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A GUIDE TO U.S.HIGHER EDUCATION

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CONTENTS

6 WELCOME

12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION

IN THE US

8 MIDWEST

14 COST OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION

16 COMMUNITY COLLEGE

EDUCATION

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18 COST OF COMMUNITY

COLLEGE EDUCATION

22 COST OF UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

20 UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

24 GRADUATE EDUCATION

26 GRADUATE EDUCATION STATISTICS

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In today’s world, there is no doubt that being able to communicate in English and achieving a higher education in America give an individual huge prestige and financial gain.

According to the report prepared by the Institute of International Education with the contributions of the United Nations (UN) and UNESCO, students overwhelmingly choose to study English language and attain their university education in the United State of America. Even students from developed countries like England, Germany, and Canada choose to study in the U.S. as their destination of top choice. Students prefer

the United States because of the quality of the education, rich social activities, and the opportunities to advance their careers.

This catalog, which was prepared by the Society of Turkish American Scholars (STAS) and Advanced Solutions for Education (ASE), provides details including the cost of education for English language schools, community colleges, and universities in states such as Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

WELCOME

In today’s world, there is no doubt that being able to communicate in English and achieving a higher education in America give an individual huge prestige and financial gains.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLSFor those students who want to learn the English language, their educational experience in the U.S. starts with a language school. Depending on the student’s effort, English language education can be completed in 8-12 months. If the English language school is part of a community college or university, students can usually continue their studies in the same community college or university after the completion of the program without taking the TOEFL.

UNIVERSITYUniversities in the U.S. are 4 years in length and equivalent to most universities in the world. For students who would like to pursue their higher education directly at universities, they should have good scores on SAT and TOEFL examinations. Students pay tuition for their education; however, full and partial scholarships are available for academically successful high school and community college graduates. Students who excel in sports, music, or other fields can receive full or partial scholarships as well.

GRADUATE DEGREESThere is a great likelihood that successful students can receive scholarships for their Master’s and Doctoral degrees in the U.S. because the vast number of research centers that support successful students. After undergraduate education, students can continue their studies with a Master’s degree or start a doctoral program directly.

With over 3,000 Universities in the United States, we are confident that you will find an option that helps you achieve your goals and fits within your budget. After examining this catalog, you will see that an education in the U.S. is not out of your reach. We hope this catalog will be helpful for you to achieve your goals and dreams, and we wish you success.

COMMUNITY COLLEGEMore than 40% of American students choose to start their education at community colleges, which generally lasts 2 years. About 100,000 foreign students also select to start their education at community colleges. The majority of students prefer community colleges because they provide an economical alternative to higher education.

Community colleges have agreements with local universities in their states to allow students to continue their education at a four-year university. Students from community colleges tend to have high GPAs that enables them to receive scholarships and financial aid from universities. Tom Hanks, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eddy Murphy, Walt Disney, and Clint Eastwood are just a few examples of exceptional individuals who studied at community colleges.

Why should I study English language and receive a higher education in the U.S.?

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Kansas

MIDWESTERN STATES

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ILLINOISIllinois is the state where the 44th President of The United States of America, Barack Obama, served as senator. The state capital of Illinois is Springfield, and the state has a population of over 12.8 million people. Illinois is home to the third largest city in the United States, Chicago, and includes a shore on the second largest lake in the U.S., Lake Michigan. Some other important cities in Illinois include Naperville, Peoria, Rockford, Schaumburg, Urbana-Champaign, Mt. Prospect, and Evanston. The headquarters of world-wide corporations like United Airlines, Boeing, Motorola, and Caterpillar are located in Illinois.

OHIOThe state capital of Ohio is Columbus, and the state has a population of over 11.5 million people. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Akron, Youngstown, Dayton, and Toledo are among the important cities in Ohio. Ohio State University is one of the largest universities in the nation. Ohio is also home to the Cleveland Clinic, the third largest research and medical center, the first motorized flight by the Wright Brothers, and the first mechanical cash register. Ohio, a swing state, carries great influence in the election race for the US presidency.

WISCONSINThe state capital of Wisconsin is Madison, and the state has a population of over 5.7 million people. Milwaukee, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Kenosha and Lake Geneva are among the important cities in Wisconsin. Wisconsin shares a coastline with Lake Michigan. The headquarters and factory of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles are located in Wisconsin.

MICHIGANThe state capital of Michigan is Lansing, and the state has a population of over 9.8 million people. Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Flint and Troy are among the important cities in Michigan. The state shares a coastline with and is named after Lake Michigan. Only one bridge separates Michigan from its border, Canada. Michigan is home to Woodward Street, “Detroit's Main Street” of early automobiles, which stretches 27 miles from the heart of Detroit through the suburbs of Michigan. The headquarters of automobile industries like General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler along with their factories and subsidiary industries are located in Detroit.

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MISSOURIThe state capital of Missouri is Jefferson City, and the state has a population of over 6 million people. St. Louis, Kansas City, Branson, Springfield, Columbia, and Saint Charles are among the important cities in Missouri. The name Missouri originates from Sioux Indians meaning “the river of the big canoes”. In 1912, the first successful parachute jump from an airplane took place at St. Louis. Also, ice tea gained popularity after its introduction at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904.

IOWAThe state capital of Iowa is Des Moines, and the state has a population of over 3 million people. Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Ames, Davenport, Ankeny, Cedar Falls, and Waterloo are among the important cities in Iowa. Iowa prides itself as an agricultural state and is the largest producer of corn and soybeans in the world. Agricultural related businesses flourish in Iowa which also boasts among the lowest income taxes in the U.S. Iowa is home the world famous tractor company, John Deere, and has wide-range of opportunities for internships and job opportunities.

MINNESOTAThe state capital of Minnesota is Saint Paul, and the state has a population of over 5.3 million people. Saint Paul, Duluth, Minnetonka, Bloomington, Burnsville, and Rochester are among the important cities in Minnesota. Minnesota is named after a Dakota Indian word meaning “sky water”, which refers to the Minnesota River. Over half of the population resides in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, an important industry and transportation center. Minnesota has the best health system and is home to the Mayo Clinic that is rated #3 in the U.S. for cancer research and treatment.

INDIANAThe state capital and the largest city of Indiana is Indianapolis, and the state has a population of over 6.5 million people. Indiana means “Land of the Indians”. The state motto is “Crossroads of America” due to the intersections of major US highways in Indiana. Fort Wayne, Gary, South Bend, Evansville, Bloomington, and Carmel are among the important cities in Indiana. It is also home to the Indianapolis 500, the 3rd largest automobile race in the world. Gary is the birthplace of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

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KANSASThe state capital of Kansas is Topeka, and the state has a population of over 2.8 million people. Wichita, Overland Park, Lenexa, Kansas City, Lawrence, Manhattan, Salina, and Emporia are among the important cities in Kansas. Kansas is a major fashion hub of the Midwest. Kansas is the setting for the classical film, “Wizard of OZ”, and American cultural icon, Superman. Superman’s fictional hometown, Smallville, is located in Kansas. Kansas City, Kansas, the third largest city in Kansas, is adjacent to Kansas City, Missouri.

NORTH DAKOTAThe state capital of North Dakota is Bismarck, and the state has a population of 700,000 people. Fargo, Bismarck, Williston, Dickinson, Jamestown, Medora, and Abercrombie are among the important cities in North Dakota. Dakota means “friend” in the Sioux Indian language. Dakota Gasification Company, located in Beulah, is the only synthetic natural gas producer in America.

SOUTH DAKOTAThe state capital of South Dakota is Pierre, and the state has a population of 834,000 people. Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Vermillion, and Watertown are among the important cities in South Dakota. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a giant sculpture of four legendary American presidents (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln), is located in South Dakota.

NEBRASKAThe state capital of Nebraska is Lincoln, and the state has a population of over 1.8 million people. Omaha, Grand Island, Papillion, Kearney, and Norfolk are among the important cities in Nebraska. Nebraska is unique amid the US states because it has a single-chamber legislative body. Nebraska is home to a thriving informational technology sector and Offutt Air Force Base, which holds the headquarters of the U.S. Strategic Command. The emergency system that is used throughout the United States, 911, was founded in Nebraska. Nebraska is the birthplace for Malcolm X, a human rights activist, Gerald R. Ford, a former president, Warren Buffett, one of the world’s richest businessmen, and famous actors like Marlon Brando, Henry Fonda, and Nick Nolte.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Application forms are requested directly from the language school or institution.

Financial statement from a bank: The language school or institution must have assurances that the student has the financial capability to cover expenses in the U.S. An official statement on bank letterhead must indicate that the student has sufficient funds. (A minimum of $15,000 USD is required)

Application Fee: Application fees range from $100-$200 depending on the English language school selected.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Intensive English Programs

24-30 hours per week of English language instruction

Opportunities to study at different levels of English language proficiencies and with many different resources to benefit from in small classroom sizes of 12-15 students

General English Programs

18-21 hours per week of English language instruction

Opportunities to study at different levels of English language proficiencies and with many different resources to benefit from in small classroom sizes of 12-15 students

TOEFL/GRE/GMAT Test Preparation Programs

Programs ranging from 4-24 weeks

25-30 hours per week TOEFL test preparation courses

Opportunities to study at different levels of English language proficiencies and with many different resources to benefit from in small classroom sizes of 12-15 students

Please send an email to [email protected] for more detailed information and any assistance.

For your English language education, you can choose out of hundreds of English as a Second Language programs.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES

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Learning English can bring great advantages in your job search and careers in academia

A chance to immerse yourself in the diverse American culture

The opportunity to learn English from native speakers and in an English-speaking country

For individuals thinking about undergraduate and graduate (Master’s and Doctorate) education in the United States learning English is the first step

The U.S. is home to the world’s best universities. Studying English in the U.S. allows you to network with academics and professionals in a wide variety of fields, thus increasing your connections for entrance to universities and training programs.

Why is it important to study English in the United States of America?

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NEBRASKA

WISCONSIN

ILLINOIS

MICHIGAN

MINNESOTA

MICHIGAN

OHIO

OHIO

OHIO

MISSOURI

MICHIGAN

OHIO

ILLINOIS

MINNESOTA

ILLINOIS

ILLINOIS

OMAHA

MILWAUKEE

CHICAGO

DETROIT

MINNEAPOLIS

DETROIT

CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND

ST LOUIS

LANSING

TOLEDO

CHICAGO

MINNEAPOLIS

CHICAGO

CHICAGO

Metropolitan Community College

Milwaukee Area Technical College

SOLEX

Oakland University

Normandale Community College

Oakland Community College

Cuyahoga Community College - Tri-C

Lorain County Community College

Cleveland State University

Fontbonne University

Lansing Community College

University of Toledo

INTRAX

University of Minnesota

DEPAUL

KAPLAN

COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION

$2,608

$4,138

$5,400

$5,400

$6,048

$6,240

$7,840

$8,672

$8,700

$9,000

$9,300

$9,960

$10,000

$11,000

$14,000

$15,000

$261

$414

$540

$540

$605

$624

$784

$867

$870

$900

$930

$996

$1,000

$1,100

$1,400

$1,500

STATE CITY NAME OF LANGUAGE SCHOOL

TOTAL YEARLY COST FOR LANGUAGE SCHOOLS*

COST PER MONTH FOR LANGUAGE SCHOOLS*

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$250

$400

$450

$350

$400

$350

$350

$350

$350

$325

$350

$300

$450

$400

$450

$450

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$75

$100

$75

$50

$100

$50

$50

$75

$75

$100

$100

$100

$100

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$80

$50

$50

$160

$80

$150

$150

$65

$150

$15

$48

$150

$50

$200

$50

$50

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$991

$1,264

$1,440

$1,425

$1,485

$1,499

$1,634

$1,682

$1,720

$1,590

$1,703

$1,821

$1,900

$2,100

$2,300

$2,400

MONTHLY HOUSING COST**

MONTHLY FOOD EXPENSES**

MONTHLY TRANS-PORTATION EXPENSES***

MONTHLY COMMU-NICATION EXPENSES

MONTHLY HEALTH INSURANCE EXPENSES

OTHER EXPENSES

TOTAL MONTHLY COST

*Based on September 2013 cost information.**Cost based on sharing housing and food expenses.***Cost based on public transportation.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSRequired documents and test scores may vary depending on the school you are applying to. The most commonly required items are listed below:

High School diploma and high school transcript in English (a university transcript if attending a university).

Minimum TOEFL score required. Suggested TOEFL score usually ranges from 480-520. Suggested IBT TOEFL score usually ranges from 54-68.

Some colleges require an SAT (college admission exam). Testing centers in almost every country worldwide, administer the SAT.

Letters of Recommendations. You need at least three letters of recommendations either from your high school teachers, Science Olympiad advisors, or individuals from your social activities.

Application fees usually range from $25-$50.

An official statement on bank letterhead must indicate that the student has sufficient funds. (A minimum of $15,000 USD is required)

Any previous national or international certificate of accomplishment(s).

Essays on a specific topic or highlighting your past experiences.

More than 40% of American students choose to start their education at community colleges, which generally lasts 2 years. About 100,000 foreign students also select to start their education at community colleges. The majority of students prefer community colleges because they provide an economical alternative to higher education due to fiscal support from the state.

Community Colleges have agreements with local universities in their states to allow students to continue their education at a four-year university. Students from community colleges tend to have high GPAs that enables them to receive scholarships and financial aid from universities. Tom Hanks, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eddy Murphy, Walt Disney, and Clint Eastwood are just a few examples of exceptional individuals who studied at community colleges.

Students who successfully complete their English language school programs at community colleges can continue their studies in universities that are in agreement with community colleges without taking the TOEFL.

Two roads exists for higher education in the US. One is to attend a community college, and the other is to attend a university directly.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION

Please send an email to [email protected] for more detailed information and any assistance.

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Community colleges are often equivalent to the first two years of a four-year university in the United States.

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NEBRASKA

WISCONSIN

MICHIGAN

MINNESOTA

WISCONSIN

OHIO

MINNESOTA

MICHIGAN

MICHIGAN

MISSOURI

INDIANA

OHIO

ILLINOIS

OHIO

MICHIGAN

OHIO

OHIO

OMAHA

MILWAUKEE

DETROIT

MINNEAPOLIS

MADISON

DAYTON

MINNEAPOLIS

ANN ARBOR

DETROIT

ST LOUIS

INDIANAPOLIS

CLEVELAND

CHICAGO

CLEVELAND

LANSING

TOLEDO

COLUMBUS

Metropolitan Community College

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Macomb Community College

North Hennepin Community College

Madison Area Technical College

Sinclair Community College

Normandale Community College

Washtenaw Community College

Oakland Community College

St. Louis Community College

Ivy Tech Community College

Cuyahoga Community College - Tri-C

Triton College

Lorain County Community College

Lansing Community College

Owens Community College

Columbus Community College

COST OF ATTENDANCE AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES

$2,608

$4,138

$5,632

$5,792

$5,900

$6,040

$6,048

$6,176

$6,240

$6,720

$7,500

$7,840

$8,000

$8,672

$9,300

$10,260

$11,264

$261

$414

$563

$579

$590

$604

$605

$618

$624

$672

$750

$784

$800

$867

$930

$1,026

$1,126

STATE CITY NAME OF LANGUAGE COLLEGES

TOTAL YEARLY COST FOR LANGUAGE COLLEGES*

COST PER MONTH FOR LANGUAGE COLLEGES*

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*Based on September 2013 cost information.**Cost based on sharing housing and food expenses.***Cost based on public transportation.

$250

$400

$350

$400

$300

$300

$400

$350

$350

$325

$350

$350

$450

$350

$350

$300

$350

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$150

$100

$100

$150

$100

$100

$75

$100

$100

$100

$100

$75

$75

$50

$100

$50

$100

$100

$75

$100

$50

$50

$50

$45

$50

$50

$50

$50

$45

$45

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$45

$45

$50

$80

$50

$150

$200

$50

$50

$80

$150

$150

$15

$50

$150

$50

$65

$48

$150

$180

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$991

$1,264

$1,433

$1,579

$1,340

$1,354

$1,485

$1,488

$1,494

$1,362

$1,550

$1,634

$1,700

$1,732

$1,698

$1,871

$2,056

MONTHLY HOUSING COST**

MONTHLY FOOD EXPENSES**

MONTHLY TRANS-PORTATION EXPENSES***

MONTHLY COMMU-NICATION EXPENSES

MONTHLY HEALTH INSURANCE EXPENSES

OTHER EXPENSES

TOTAL MONTHLY COST

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Universities in the U.S. are 4 years in length and equivalent to most universities in the world. Students who wish to pursue higher education directly at a University in the U.S. should have the required SAT and TOEFL examination scores. Each university has specific requirements, see individual catalogs for more details. Students pay tuition for their education; however, depending on their level of academic achievement, full and partial scholarships are available for high school and community college graduates. Students who excel in sports, music, or other fields are eligible for full or partial scholarships as well.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSEach University has specific requirements for admission. The following is a general recommendation. Please refer to the requirements of each institution to which you are applying for more details.

High School diploma and high school transcript in English (a university transcript if attending a university).

Minimum TOEFL score required. Suggested TOEFL score is usually 500. Suggested IBT TOEFL score usually starts from 61.

A satisfactory SAT (college admission exam) score is required of all applicants. See individual institution documents for specific score ranges. Testing centers in almost every country worldwide, administer the SAT.

Letters of Recommendations. You need at least three letters of recommendations either from your high school teachers, Science Olympiad advisors, or individuals from your social activities.

Application fees usually range from $25-$50.

An official statement on bank letterhead must indicate that the student has sufficient funds. (A minimum of $15,000 USD is required)

Any previous national or international certificate of accomplishment(s).

Essays on a specific topic or highlighting your past experiences.

There are about 3,000 universities in the United States providing higher education. An important advantage of this richness of educational institutions is that students can find more than one program that meet their needs and goals.

HIGHER EDUCATION AT UNIVERSITIES

Please send an email to [email protected] for more detailed information and any assistance.

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If students finish their English language school programs at a university, they can usually continue their studies in that university without taking the TOEFL.

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NEBRASKA

OHIO

MISSOURI

ILLINOIS

OHIO

OHIO

MICHIGAN

MICHIGAN

OHIO

MINNESOTA

WISCONSIN

OHIO

ILLINOIS

ILLINOIS

OHIO

ILLINOIS

MICHIGAN

MICHIGAN

OHIO

ILLINOIS

ILLINOIS

OMAHA

TOLEDO

ST LOUIS

CHICAGO

COLUMBUS

TOLEDO

DETROIT

DETROIT

CLEVELAND

MINNEAPOLIS

MILWAUKEE

COLUMBUS

CHICAGO

CHICAGO

COLUMBUS

CHICAGO

LANSING

ANN ARBOR

CLEVELAND

CHICAGO

CHICAGO

Bellevue University

University of Toledo

Lindenwood University

Northeastern Illinois University

Franklin University

Bowling Green State University

Wayne State University

Oakland University

Cleveland State University

University of Minnesota

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Ohio State University

Roosevelt University

University of Illinois

Ohio Dominican University

DePaul

Michigan State University

University of Michigan

Case Western Reserve University

Northwestern University

University of Chicago

$8,800

$10,464

$12,000

$14,000

$16,000

$18,000

$19,000

$19,000

$19,200

$21,500

$23,744

$26,000

$26,500

$28,600

$29,000

$34,000

$35,000

$40,400

$41,000

$45,000

$60,000

$880

$1,046

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

$1,900

$1,900

$1,920

$2,150

$2,374

$2,600

$2,650

$2,860

$2,900

$3,400

$3,500

$4,040

$4,100

$4,500

$6,000

COST OF ATTENDANCE AT UNIVERSITIES

STATE CITY NAME OF LANGUAGE UNIVERSITY

TOTAL YEARLY COST FOR LANGUAGE UNIVERSITY*

COST PER MONTH FOR LANGUAGE UNIVERSITY*

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*Based on September 2013 cost information.**Cost based on sharing housing and food expenses.***Cost based on public transportation.

$250

$300

$325

$450

$350

$300

$350

$350

$350

$400

$400

$350

$450

$450

$350

$450

$350

$350

$350

$450

$450

$100

$100

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$100

$150

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$150

$15

$150

$71

$150

$150

$240

$150

$200

$50

$180

$50

$50

$71

$50

$164

$150

$150

$50

$50

$150

$150

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$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$150

$1,610

$1,866

$1,890

$2,400

$2,421

$2,620

$2,770

$2,860

$2,820

$3,150

$3,224

$3,530

$3,550

$3,760

$3,721

$4,300

$4,384

$4,910

$5,000

$5,400

$6,900

MONTHLY HOUSING COST**

MONTHLY FOOD EXPENSES**

MONTHLY TRANS-PORTATION EXPENSES***

MONTHLY COMMU-NICATION EXPENSES

MONTHLY HEALTH INSURANCE EXPENSES

OTHER EXPENSES

TOTAL MONTHLY COST

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Successful students may be eligible for support during their Master's and Doctoral studies. Scholarships are available from research centers who have set aside funds to support international students and from Universities in the form of assistantships. Scholarships and graduate assistantships usually covers full tuition and living costs. To receive a full scholarship, your GPA usually needs to be above 3.00 but this might vary depending on the institution.

Universities have strict policies on application deadlines which vary depending on the program. You can easily find the application deadlines on the university’s website. Many students lose a semester because they do not pay enough attention to this detail. Based on the time needed to prepare the application, it is advisable for student applicants to start organizing their application materials at least 1 year in advance.

While there are common elements to most applications, some programs might have some special requirements that are different from the others. It is advised that you visit the website of the program to which you wish to apply in order to determine specific requirements. Be sure to look on the Graduate School Admissions pages and look for specific requirements for International Student Applications.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required documents and test scores may vary depending on the school you are applying to. The most commonly required items are listed below:

Resume

Statement of Purpose

Transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.

Score on TOEFL and GRE (General and/or Subject)

3 Letters of Recommendations

Research Experience. Research experience is not usually necessary, but it will give you an advantage in the admission process.

Application Fee ($50-$100)

After undergraduate education, students can continue their studies with a Master’s degree or start a Doctoral degree directly.

GRADUATE EDUCATION (MASTER’S AND DOCTORATE DEGREES)

Please send an email to [email protected] for more detailed information and any assistance.

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The vast number of research centers in the United States support successful students around the world to pursue studies in the US and have devoted large budgets to this cause.

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STATE CITY UNIVERSITY PROGRAM AREADEPARTMENTRANKING IN THE US

Rankings take into account program area.

IllinoisIllinoisMichiganIllinoisMichiganWisconsinIllinoisIllinoisIndianaIndianaIllinoisMichiganWisconsinMinnesotaIowaMinnesotaIllinoisMichiganMichiganWisconsinIllinoisWisconsinIllinoisMichiganIllinoisIndianaIllinoisIowaNebraskaMichiganMissouriIllinoisWisconsinMichiganIllinoisIllinoisMinnesotaIndianaOhioMichiganOhioMinnesotaWisconsinIllinoisIllinoisIllinoisIndianaMinnesotaIndianaOhioMissouriIowaMichiganIllinoisOhioIllinoisNebraskaIndiana

ChicagoUrbana ChAnn ArborChicagoAnn ArborMadisonChicagoUrbana ChLafayetteBloomingtonUrbana ChAnn ArborMadisonMinneapolisAmesMinneapolisChicagoAnn ArborAnn ArborMadisonUrbana ChampaignMadisonUrbana ChampaignAnn ArborChicagoLafayetteUrbana ChampaignAmesLincolnLansingSt. LouisChicagoMadisonAnn ArborChicagoUrbana ChampaignMinneapolisBloomingtonClevelandAnn ArborClevelandMinneapolisMadisonUrbana ChampaignChicagoChicagoLafayetteMinneapolisBloomingtonColumbusSt. LouisAmesLansingChicagoClevelandChicagoOmahaBloomington

University of Chicago (Booth)University of IllinoisUniversity of Michigan (Ross)University of ChicagoUniversity of MichiganUniversity of WisconsinNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of IllinoisPurdue UniversityIndiana UniversityUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MichiganUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of MinnesotaIowa State University University of MinnesotaUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of MichiganUniversity of MichiganUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MichiganNorthwestern UniversityPurdue UniversityUniversity of IllinoisIowa State University University of NebraskaMichigan State UniversityWashington UniversityUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of MichiganNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MinnesotaIndiana UniversityCase Western Reserve UniversityUniversity of MichiganCase Western Reserve UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of IllinoisNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of ChicagoPurdue UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaIndiana UniversityOhio State UniversityWashington UniversityIowa State University Michigan State UniversityUniversity of IllinoisCleveland State University (Levin)University of IllinoisUniversity of NebraskaIndiana University

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MinneapolisUrbana ChampaignLafayetteAnn ArborMadisonUrbana ChampaignMinneapolisChicagoSt. LouisBloomingtonIowa CityAnn ArborColumbiaColumbusUrbana ChampaignAnn ArborLafayetteUrbana ChampaignLafayetteColumbusChicagoChicagoMinneapolisSt. LouisBloomingtonChicagoLansingAmesIowa CityClevelandUrbana ChampaignChicagoAnn ArborColumbusMadisonLansingUrbana ChampaignBloomingtonColumbusAnn ArborMinneapolisAnn ArborUrbana ChampaignMadisonChicagoAnn ArborMinneapolisUrbana ChampaignAnn ArborChicagoChicagoMadisonChicagoChicagoMinneapolisAnn ArborMadisonSt. LouisColumbusUrbana ChampaignLansingIowa CityLafayette

University of Minnesota (Humphrey)University of IllinoisPurdue UniversityUniversity of MichiganUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MinnesotaNorthwestern UniversityWashington UniversityIndiana UniversityUniversity of IowaUniversity of MichiganUniversity of MissouriOhio State UniversityUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MichiganPurdue UniversityUniversity of IllinoisPurdue UniversityOhio State UniversityNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of MinnesotaWashington UniversityIndiana UniversityUniversity of IllinoisMichigan State UniversityIowa State University University of IowaCase Western Reserve UniversityUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of MichiganOhio State UniversityUniversity of WisconsinMichigan State UniversityUniversity of IllinoisIndiana UniversityOhio State University University of MichiganUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of MichiganUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of MichiganUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MichiganNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of ChicagoNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of MichiganUniversity of WisconsinWashington UniversityOhio State UniversityUniversity of IllinoisMichigan State UniversityUniversity of Iowa (Tippie)Purdue University (Krannert)

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STATISTICS FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION (MASTER’S AND DOCTORATE) STATE CITY UNIVERSITY PROGRAM AREADEPARTMENTRANKING IN THE US

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IndianaIowaIllinoisWisconsinMichiganOhioWisconsinMichiganMichiganWisconsinMichiganIllinoisMichiganMinnesotaIllinoisMichiganIndianaIllinoisMichiganWisconsinMichiganWisconsinMichiganIndianaOhioIllinoisIllinoisMichiganWisconsinIllinoisIllinoisIndianaOhioIowaMissouriMinnesotaIllinoisWisconsinMissouriIllinoisMichiganIndianaMichiganWisconsinIllinoisIllinoisMichiganIllinoisIllinoisMichiganMissouriMichiganWisconsinMissouriMichiganWisconsinIllinoisMichiganIllinoisMinnesotaMichiganWisconsinMinnesota

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MichiganIllinoisWisconsinIllinoisIllinoisMichiganIllinoisWisconsinIllinoisIndianaMinnesotaOhioMissouriWisconsinMichiganIllinoisWisconsinMichiganMinnesotaIllinoisOhioIllinoisIllinoisIndianaNebraskaOhioIllinoisIllinoisWisconsinIllinoisIllinoisMichiganIllinoisIllinoisMichiganIllinoisIllinoisIllinoisMichiganIllinoisMichiganIllinoisMinnesotaIllinoisIndianaIndianaOhioIllinoisMichiganIllinoisIndianaWisconsinMissouriMissouriMissouriMichiganIndianaIllinoisMichiganWisconsinWisconsinIllinoisIndiana

Ann ArborChicagoMadisonChicagoChicagoAnn ArborChicagoMadisonUrbana ChampaignBloomingtonMinneapolisColumbusSt. LouisMadisonAnn ArborChicagoMadisonLansingMinneapolisUrbana ChampaignColumbusChicagoUrbana ChampaignBloomingtonOmahaColumbusChicagoUrbana ChampaignMadisonChicagoChicagoAnn ArborChicagoChicagoAnn ArborChicagoChicagoUrbana ChampaignAnn ArborChicagoAnn ArborChicagoMinneapolisUrbana ChampaignLafayetteBloomingtonColumbusChicagoAnn ArborUrbana ChampaignLafayetteMadisonSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisLansingBloomingtonUrbana ChampaignAnn ArborMadisonMadisonUrbana ChampaignLafayette

University of MichiganNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of MichiganNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of IllinoisIndiana UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaOhio State UniversityWashington UniversityUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of MichiganNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of WisconsinMichigan State UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of IllinoisOhio State UniversitySchool of the Art Institute of ChicagoUniversity of IllinoisIndiana UniversityUniversity of NebraskaOhio State UniversitySchool of the Art Institute of ChicagoUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of ChicagoNorthwestern University (Kellogg)University of Michigan (Ross)University of Chicago (Booth)Northwestern University (Kellogg)University of Michigan (Ross)University of Chicago (Booth)Northwestern UniversityUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MichiganUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of MichiganNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of IllinoisPurdue UniversityIndiana UniversityOhio State UniversityUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MichiganUniversity of IllinoisPurdue UniversityUniversity of WisconsinWashington UniversityWashington UniversityWashington UniversityMichigan State UniversityIndiana UniversityUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MichiganUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of IllinoisPurdue University

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Historical SociologyHistorical SociologyHistorical SociologyHistorical SociologyHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryHistoryImmunology / Infectious DiseaseIndustrial / ManufacturingIndustrial / Manufacturing EngineeringIndustrial / Manufacturing EngineeringIndustrial / Manufacturing EngineeringIndustrial and Organizational PsychologyIndustrial and Organizational PsychologyIndustrial and Organizational PsychologyIndustrial DesignIndustrial DesignIndustrial DesignInformation and Technology ManagementInformation and Technology ManagementInterior DesignInterior DesignLogicLogicLogicManagementManagementManagementMarketingMarketingMarketingMaterials EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMicrobiologyMicrobiologyMolecular BiologyNeuroscience / NeurobiologyNuclearNuclearNuclearNuclear EngineeringNuclear EngineeringNuclear EngineeringNuclear EngineeringNuclear Engineering

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IllinoisWisconsinMichiganIllinoisIllinoisMichiganOhioOhioIllinoisWisconsinIllinoisIllinoisMissouriIowaIllinoisWisconsinIllinoisNebraskaMinnesotaIllinoisIllinoisMichiganOhioMinnesotaIllinoisMichiganIndianaIndianaMissouriMichiganIllinoisMissouriMinnesotaOhioIllinoisIllinoisIndianaMichiganIowaIllinoisWisconsinMichiganIllinoisMinnesotaWisconsinMissouriIllinoisOhioIllinoisIndianaNebraskaMichiganMichiganMinnesotaIllinoisIowaOhioMissouriIndianaOhioWisconsinMinnesotaNebraska

Urbana ChampaignMadisonAnn ArborChicagoChicagoAnn ArborCincinnatiColumbusChicagoMadisonChicagoUrbana ChampaignSt. LouisIowa CityChicagoMilwaukeeChicagoOmahaMinneapolisChicagoUrbana ChampaignAnn ArborColumbusMinneapolisChicagoLansingBloomingtonLafayetteSt. LouisAnn ArborChicagoSt. LouisMinneapolisColumbusChicagoUrbana ChampaignBloomingtonLansingIowa CityUrbana ChampaignMadisonAnn ArborUrbana ChampaignMinneapolisMadisonSt. LouisChicagoColumbusChicagoBloomingtonOmahaAnn ArborAnn ArborMinneapolisChicagoIowa CityColumbusSt. LouisBloomingtonColumbusMadisonMinneapolisOmaha

University of IllinoisUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of MichiganUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of MichiganUniversity of Cincinnati Ohio State UniversityUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of WisconsinNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of IllinoisWashington UniversityUniversity of IowaNorthwestern UniversityMarquette University University of IllinoisCreighton UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MichiganOhio State UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaNorthwestern UniversityMichigan State UniversityIndiana UniversityPurdue UniversityWashington UniversityUniversity of MichiganUniversity of ChicagoWashington UniversityUniversity of MinnesotaOhio State UniversityNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of IllinoisIndiana UniversityMichigan State UniversityUniversity of IowaUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of MichiganUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of WisconsinWashington UniversityNorthwestern UniversityOhio State UniversityUniversity of ChicagoIndiana UniversityUniversity of NebraskaUniversity of Michigan (Ford)University of MichiganUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of IowaOhio State University St. Louis UniversityIndiana UniversityOhio State University (Glenn)University of Wisconsin (La Follette)University of Minnesota (Humphrey)University of Nebraska

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