INTERNATIONALADMISSIONS

ercer University is one of

America’s oldest and most

distinctive institutions of higher

learning, offering rigorous programs

that span the undergraduate to

doctoral level degrees. Founded in

1833, Mercer is the only university of

its size in the United States to offer

programs in 11 diversified fields of

study. Mercer enrolls more than

8,300 students from 45 states and

65 countries across the globe.

Liberal Arts • Business • Education • Music Engineering • Medicine • Nursing • Pharmacy Law • Theology • Continuing and Professional Studies

English Language Institute

The English Language Institute (ELI) of Mercer University is a high caliber English program that will prepare you for undergraduate and graduate programs at some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the United States, including Mercer.

Mercer University is a member of:

American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP)

University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP)

Qualifi ed students who fi nish the ELI program can enroll in degree programs without the TOEFL requirement.

Mercer’s ELI program also offers a “Business Prep” program for MBA seeking students.

New ELI enrollments are accepted every two months.

Admission Requirements• ELI Application• $150 Application Fee• Bank Statement• Official Transcript(s) with English Translation

Estimated ExpensesTuition ..................................................................................................$1,925Books ...........................................................................................$75-$175Health Insurance* ...........................................................................$161

*waived with proof of insurance

Living ExpensesCampus Housing* ................................................... $1,200-$1,550Homestay ....................................................................... $1,300-$1,460

*housing options subject to availability

Additional Personal Expenses* ...................$3,361-$3,811

*excludes food and entertainment

International Admissions

Application for admission to Mercer’s undergraduate programs may be submitted in any given semester. It is recommended to submit your application at least three months prior to your intended date of enrollment.

Mercer’s ELI offers a Bridge Program to assist international students in enrolling in undergraduate courses.

The admission requirements outlined below apply to first-year and transfer students.

Mercer is consistently ranked as one of the United States’ top universitities by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.

Admission Requirements• Application for Undergraduate Admission• TOEFL score of 80, with at least a score of 20

on each section or an IELTS score of 6.5. The successful completion of Mercer’s ELI program waives this requirement.

• Bank Statement• Official Transcript(s) with English Translation

2011-2012 Undergraduate CostsTuition & Fees ....................................................................... $31,248Room & Board .....................................................................$10,408Personal Expenses and Transportation ................. $2,000Books & Supplies ..................................................................$1,200

Scholarships are available for F-1 students.

Contacts

C. Ray TatumAssistant Vice President and Director of AdmissionsTel:+1.478.301.2653•tatum_cr@mercer.edu

Diana FairclothAssistant Director of Transfer and International AdmissionsTel:+1.478.301.2428•harrington_ds@mercer.edu

Eric Spears, Ph.D.Director of International Programs – MaconTel:+1.478.301.5901•spears_ek@mercer.edu

Julie StreckerCoordinator, International Student & Scholar ServicesTel:+1.478.301.4444•strecker_jl@mercer.edu

Thomas TynerDirector of International Programs – AtlantaTel:+1.678.547.6151•tyner_t@mercer.edu

Ann StewartCoordinator of International Students & Scholar ServicesTel:+1.678.547.6151•stewart_al@mercer.edu

Cem TuranInternational Admissions CounselorTel:+1.678.547.6157•turan_c@mercer.edu

Muriel VegaAdmissions SpecialistTel:+1.678.547.6375•vega_my@mercer.edu

Office of International Programs1400ColemanAvenue•Macon,Georgia31207

Telephone:+1.478.301.2573•Fax:+1.478.301.5341mercer.edu/international

International Programs & English Language Institute

3001MercerUniversityDrive•Atlanta,Georgia30341Telephone: +1.678.547.6151

mercer.edu/eli

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