university of idaho international brochure 2014-2015
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This is our brochure for international applicants and for those seeking undergraduate, graduate, or English language coursework!TRANSCRIPT
Did you know?The University of Idaho is
1 of 72 national public land-grant universities in
the United States.
Experience the world.
With 750 international students
from over 80 countries, our campus
is full of culture and diversity.
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Make the choice that other top students and aspiring leaders from around the globe are making. You’ll get an inspiring experience with extraordinary opportunities to make important things happen in the world. Now and into your future.
Prepare for your career.
You can help solve real-world problems through internship opportunities with global companies such as Boeing, Microsoft, and Hewlett-Packard.
We also have over 100 students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) every year.
A friendly community.
Diverse opportunities to get involved, a friendly and safe campus community, and personal attention to support your independence and help you thrive.
Nationally recognized programs.
Among the nation’s top programs in natural resources, business, agriculture, engineering and many other fields.
A Popular Choice
Research that matters.
Contribute as early as your
freshman year to research on
complex global issues like food
production, climate change and
clean energy.
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Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Get inspired in our nationally recognized programs in the creative and performing arts. Develop critical analysis and leadership skills in our national and international public policy, human technology interaction and social justice programs.
Academic Highlights
Agricultural and Life Sciences
Shape the way families eat, dress, live and work in today’s complex world. Well-known global companies hire our graduates every year.
Honors Program
Are you driven to achieve? Then, consider the Honors Program. You’ll take part in small, challenging, discussion-oriented classes across many disciplines. You can take a wide variety of interesting, enriching coursework and live in a distinctive living-learning community.
Here are a few unique highlights of our
outstanding academic programs. Serve Communities
Our students volunteer 62,000 hours annually in communities across the world. They help build orphanages in Peru, revitalize rural towns, develop online learning tools for children in Taiwan, and much more. These efforts repeatedly earn the University of Idaho a spot on the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition for community service and engagement.
Art and Architecture
Generate new solutions using your design skills and creative mind to shape the built environments in which we live.
Science
Conduct original undergraduate and graduate research, publish and present your findings, and prepare for a career of scientific discovery.
Business and Economics
Prepare for success through our award-winning integrated business program and hands-on learning opportunities.
Education
Learn to develop curriculum and engage in outstanding fieldwork and internships – important skills as you map your career path.
Study Abroad
Enhance your experience through University of Idaho Study Abroad programs. Expand your global perspective and enrich your learning through international travel.
Engineering and Computer Science
Innovate in one of the leading engineering programs in the Northwest.
Natural Resource Sciences
Study and explore in one of the top three natural resources programs in the West.
Immerse yourself in the
educational opportunities
at the Taylor Wilderness
Research Station.
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Did you know?The University of Idaho
campus was designed by the same company that crafted Central Park in
New York City.
Student and Family Apartments
University Housing offers three apartment options located on the University of Idaho campus within walking distance of university departments and downtown Moscow. Apartment and Family Housing provides a safe and friendly living environment for families, single parents, undergraduate and graduate students. These one, two, three, and four bedroom apartments offer access to a diverse and vibrant community of students and families.
Residence Hall Life
Choose from 28 residence halls. Options include Wallace Residence Center, Theophilus Tower, and eight themed Living Learning Communities (LLCs). Each residence hall offers many options for meeting new friends and connecting with university resources. Living in the Residence Halls often includes a meal plan with varying options in a main dining hall and in on-campus restaurants. For more information visit the University Housing website at www.uidaho.edu/housing
Get Involved
The Department of Student Involvement provides many opportunities for leadership, participation in student government (ASUI), volunteerism and social action. Choose from more than 200 clubs that connect you with others who share your interests. From anime and ballroom dancing, to quidditch, juggling and photography, there is an option for everyone.
Intramural Sports
Compete or play recreational team sports with others across campus. From flag football, lacrosse, water polo and speed climbing, to snowboarding, roller hockey and volleyball, there is a sport for all level of athlete.
Campus LifeResidential Campus = Student Success
When you live on campus, you are at the center of student life. You will
meet new friends and develop as an individual. You can walk to your
classes and enjoy nationally recognized recreational opportunities,
Division I Athletics, and world-renowned performances and lectures.
On-campus living is cost effective and the experience of a lifetime!
International Student Clubs
» African Student Association » Chinese Students and Scholars Friendship Association » Indian Students Association » International Affairs Club » Iranian Students Club » Japanese Student Association » Nepali Students Association » Sabor De La Raza » Saudi Student Club » South Korean Students Association
Sports Clubs
Participate in competition against other clubs in the region.
» Baseball» Climbing» Cycling» Fast Pitch Softball» Men’s Ice Hockey» Women’s Ice Hockey» Horse Polo» Men’s Lacrosse» Women’s Lacrosse» Rodeo» Men’s Rugby
» Women’s Rugby» Ski Club» Snowboard and Freestyle Ski Club» Men’s Soccer» Women’s Soccer» Trap Club» Ultimate Frisbee» Men’s Volleyball» Women’s Volleyball» Water Polo
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Did you know?US News and World
Reports ranks UI as a top 100 public university.
The world-renowned
Lionel Hampton Jazz
Festival takes place for four
days in February.
Men’s Journal named this
“hip little city” as one of the
nation’s five best college
towns in which to live.
Best College Reviews
named the University of
Idaho no. 16 on its list of
the 25 Most Amazing
Campus Student Recreation Centers.
Go Outdoors!
The award-winning Outdoor
Program provides education and
resources for wilderness-based
outdoor and adventure activities.
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Community LifeMoscow
Campus is centrally located in the heart of Moscow, Idaho, a friendly, laid-back college town known for its scenic surroundings, lively local arts and music scene, and rich appreciation for nature. Its historic downtown features several dining, shopping and entertainment options, all within an easy walk from campus. There also are movie theaters, malls and numerous parks. Art galleries, specialty stores, coffee shops and restaurants line the streets.
Surrounding Area
Just minutes away from the forests, rivers and lakes of northern Idaho, the University of Idaho is surrounded by the rolling Palouse hills, an area so beautiful it was featured in National Geographic Magazine.
In 2012 Outside Magazine online recommended UI as one of the 25 universities where students can hit the books and the back country.
For a city experience, Spokane, Washington, and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho—two of the region’s major cities—are just over a one-hour drive from campus.
Just do it!75 percent of UI undergraduates
conduct research activities and projects.
Do you want to pursue a
degree in engineering?
Our College of Engineering is ABET
accredited and the average score of
our students on the Fundamentals of
Engineering exam is 94%.
Qualified pre-health students are
accepted into the nation’s top medical
programs like Harvard, Emory and
University of Washington.
Undergraduate Degrees
Did you know?Students may pursue pre
medical and pre-health studies through a variety of majors. Make sure to take advantage of the outstanding pre-health
advising we offer.
Match your academic interests and passions with the ideal program of study. Choose from nearly 130 majors using our award-winning Degree Finder tool:www.uidaho.edu/degree-finder
Advertising*Agribusiness*Agricultural EconomicsAgricultural EducationAgricultural Science, Communication and
LeadershipAgricultural Systems Management*American Studies*Animal and Veterinary ScienceAnimal and Veterinary Science
- Pre-veterinaryAnthropology*Architecture*Art*Art EducationBiochemistry*Biology*Broadcasting and Digital Media*Business and Economics
Accounting * Business Economics Economics * Finance Information Systems Management and Human Resources Marketing * Operations Management
Career and Technical EducationChemistry*Child, Family and Consumer StudiesClothing, Textiles and DesignComputer Science*Creative Writing (English)Criminology (Sociology)Dance*Dietetics (Food and Nutrition)Early Childhood Development
and EducationEcology and Conservation BiologyElementary EducationEngineering Biological and Agricultural Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering* Mechanical Engineering*English*Environmental ScienceExercise Science and HealthFire Ecology and Management*Fishery Resources*Food and Nutrition
Forensics (Chemistry)Food Science*Forest Resources*French*General StudiesGeographyGeological SciencesHistory*Industrial TechnologyInterior Design*International Studies*Journalism*Landscape Architecture*Latin American StudiesMathematics*Medical TechnologyMicrobiology*Modern Languages Business Molecular Biology and BiotechnologyMusic: Applied MusicMusic: BusinessMusic: CompositionMusic: History and LiteratureMusic: Instrumental PerformanceMusic: TheoryMusic: Vocal PerformanceMusic Education: InstrumentalMusic Education: VocalMusic Education: Vocal - InstrumentalMusical TheatreNatural Resource ConservationOrganizational SciencesPhilosophy*Physical EducationPhysics*Political Science*Psychology*Public Relations*Rangeland Ecology
and Management*RecreationRenewable Materials*Secondary EducationSociology*Spanish*Sustainable Crop
and Landscape SystemsStudio Art and DesignTheatre Arts*Virtual Technology and Design Wildlife Resources*
Pre-medical and Health ProfessionsExercise Science
Pre-dental
Pre-medical lab scientist
Pre-occupational therapy
Pre-optometry
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-physician assistant
pre-physical therapy
CollegesAgricultural and Life Sciences
Art and Architecture
Business and Economics
Education
Engineering
Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Natural Resources
Science
Majors * also available as a minor
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How Do I Apply?
For First Year Undergraduate Students
How to officially transfer your credits1. Submit an application for admission,
a $70 application fee and official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to the Office of Admissions.
2. If you transfer at least 14 semester credits or 21 quarter credits, high school transcripts and test scores are not required.
3. You must have a cumulative transfer GPA of at least 2.0 to be considered for admission at Idaho. Engineering programs require a 2.8 GPA.
4. A professional credit evaluation will be required for all credit being transferred from a foreign college or university. Our Registrar’s Office will evaluate all coursework from schools located within the United States.
You can transfer from ANY school, but it is especially easy if you are transferring from one of the following schools:
Bellevue College
Beijing Union University
Blue Mountain Community College
College of Southern Idaho
College of Western Idaho
Columbia Basin College
East China University of Science and Technology
Everett Community College
Kyoto International University
Nanjing University of Post and Telecommunication
North Idaho College
Northwest A&F University
Northwest University
Otemae Junior College
Shaanxi Normal University
Shanghai Institute of Technology
South China University of Technology
Spokane Community College
Spokane Falls Community College
Treasure Valley Community College
Vermilion Community College
Walla Walla Community College
How Do I Apply?
For Undergraduate
Transfer Students
www.uidaho.edu/transfer-idaho
Steps to Apply1. Select your major
2. Make sure your academic performance and test scores meet the minimum admission requirements for first-year students
3. Complete the international application for admission and provide all required materials:
4. Receive acceptance and I-20
5. Apply for student visa at US Embassy or Consulate
6. Reserve housing
7. Contact academic advisor and register for classes
8. Complete Pre-Arrival checklist for International Student Orientation
9. Arrive on campus for New International Student Orientation
Application questions? [email protected]
Academic Requirements
A 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale is required from secondary school. Students must meet criteria for admission to university level study in home country.
International StudentLanguage Requirements
Meeting any one of the following scores is acceptable as proof of English competency for students whom English is not their primary language.
Test Score
TOEFL 525 PBT/70 iBT
IELTS 6.0Pearson (PTE) Academic 48ELS Language Centers Pass Level 112Cambridge CAE passCambridge CPE passCambridge Int’l “O” Levels passMELAB 74SAT - Critical Reading 500
Students who do not meet our language requirements may be offered Conditional Admission and must enroll in our American Language and Culture Program (ALCP).
Accepted Credit
International Baccalaureate CreditGeneral Certificate of Education (A-Levels)Global Assessment CertificateAP and CLEP Credit
n $70 application feen Proof of English proficiencyn Official transcripts from high school or
colleges attendedn Certified, literal translations of all credentials
issued in any language other than English
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: February 15 (for scholarships) or May 1
Spring Semester: October 1
Scholarships for Undergraduate International Students
The University of Idaho offers two scholarship opportunities to undergraduate international students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. No additional application is necessary. Simply fill out an International Student Application for Admissions and submit all supporting documents!
Discover Idaho International Tuition Waiver To qualify for this scholarship, you must have either a high school or college transfer GPA of at least a 3.25. There are two categories:
3.25-3.59 GPA: $1,500 Tuition Waiver
3.6-4.0 GPA: $3,500 Tuition Waiver
This scholarship is renewable if a 2.8 minimum cumulative GPA is maintained.
International Diversity Tuition WaiversStudents must have a 3.0 GPA and be pursuing a bachelor’s degree as a first year or transfer student to be eligible. Award amount is $6,500 per year, renewable for up to 4 years. Preference given to underrepresented student populations.
2014 - 2015 Costs*
UndergraduateNon-Idaho Residents
Full-time Student Fees/Tuition $20,714Room and Board $8,022Books and Supplies (estimated) $1,232Personal Expenses $1,704Required Insurance $1,958Total Costs $33,630*The above are estimates and are subject to change without notice
2015 Session Dates
Spring 1: January 19- March 13Spring 2: March 23 – May 15Summer: May 18 – June 26Fall 1: August 24 – October 16Fall 2: October 19- December 18
Course Work in Each Level
Levels 1-3 Listening & Speaking Reading & Composition Grammar Academic Skills Electives: Extra Skill Support
Levels 4-6 Listening & Speaking Reading & Composition Academic Writing and Research Electives: Extra Skill Support
Costs per eight-week sessionPrices are estimates and are subject to change without notice
ALCP Tuition $2,548
Registration/Program Fees $75
Room & Board $2,005
Books and supplies $308
Personal Expenses (Estimated) $426
Required Health Insurance $490
Total Estimated Cost $5,852
Highlights
n Competitive tuition ratesn Small student centered classesn Conditional Admissionn Safe and friendly communityn Highly qualified staff and teachersn TOEFL waiver for ALCP graduatesn Concurrent enrollment
Cultural Activities
Rafting, Cooking, Hiking, Trips to Seattle and Spokane, Baseball and Football games, Soccer Tournament, Concerts, Conversation Partners, Friendship Families and More!
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Costs and Scholarships
The cost of an education at the University of
Idaho is an exceptional value.
American Language
and Culture Program
(ALCP)
The mission of the American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) is to provide non-native speakers of English with the linguistic, academic, social, and cultural skills necessary to successfully navigate university environments in the United States.
The ALCP promotes internationalization at the University of Idaho and encourages respect for linguistic and cultural diversity on the campus and in the community.
21-24 hours
of instruction
each week!
www.uidaho.edu/international/alcpUp to $10,000 in scholarships!
Match your academic interests and passions with the ideal program of study. Choose from nearly 100 master’s , doctoral, and specialist degree programs.using our award-winning Degree Finder tool:www.uidaho.edu/degree-finder
CollegesAgricultural and Life Sciences
Art and Architecture
Business and Economics
Education
Engineering
Graduate Studies
Law
Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Natural Resources
Science
www.uidaho.edu/internationalstudentsChoose from more than
100 Master’s, Doctoral, and
Specialist degree programs.
University of Idaho researchers attract
nearly $100 million in annual grants,
contracts, and research appropriations.
Programs Offered
Accountancy (M. Acct.)Adult/Organizational Learning & Leadership
(M.S. & Ed.S.A.O.L.L.)Agriculture Education (M.S.)Animal Physiology (Ph.D.)Animal Science (M.S.)Anthropology (M.A.)Applied Economics (M. S.)Architecture (M. Arch.)Art (M.F.A., M.A.T.)Athletic Training (M.S.A.T., D.A.T.)Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (M.S.,
Ph.D.) Biological & Agricultural Engineering (M. Engr.,
M.S., Ph.D.)Biology (M.S., Ph.D.)Bioregional planning & Community Design
(M.S.)Chemical Engineering (M. Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.)Civil Engineering (M. Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)Computer Engineering (M. Engr., M.S.)Computer Science (M.S., Ph.D.)Creative Writing (M.F.A.)Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.)Education (Ed.D., Ph.D.)Educational Leadership (M.Ed., Ed.S.Ed.
Ldrshp.)Electrical Engineering (M. Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)English (M.A., M.A.T.)Entomology (M.S., Ph.D.)Environmental Engineering (M. Engr., M.S.)Environmental Science (M.S., Ph.D.)Experimental Psychology Ph.D.Family & Consumer Sciences (M. S.)Food Science (M.S., Ph.D.)Geography (M.S., Ph.D.)Geological Engineering (M.S.)
Geology (M.S., Ph.D.)History (M.A., Ph.D.)Hydrology (M.S.)Integrated Architecture and Design (M.S.) Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A., M.S.)Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.)Materials Science and Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)Mathematics (M.A.T., M.S., Ph.D.)Mechanical Engineering (M. Engr., M.S., Ph. D.)Metallurgical Engineering (M.S.),Metallurgy (M.S.)Microbiology, Molecular Biology &
Biochemistry (M.S., Ph.D.)Movement & Leisure Sciences (M.S.)Music (M.A., M. Mus.)Natural Resources (MNR, M.S., PSM, Ph.D.)Natural Resources and Environmental Science
(P.S.M.) Neuroscience (M.S., Ph.D.)Nuclear Engineering (M. Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)Philosophy (M.A.)Physical Education (M. Ed.)Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)Plant Science (M.S.)Political Science (M.A., Ph.D.)Psychology (M.S.)Public Administration (M.P.A.)Rehabilitation Counseling and Human Services
(M.Ed.)Soil & Land Resources (M.S., Ph.D.)Special Education (M.Ed.)Statistical Science (M.S.)Teaching English as a Second Language (M.A.)Technology Management (M.S.)Theatre Arts (M.F.A.)Water Resources (M.S., Ph.D.)
Degrees Offered Online*
Adult/Organizational Learning and Leadership (M.S.)
Civil Engineering (M.Engr.)Computer Engineering (M.S., M.Engr.)Computer Science (M.S.)Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.)Educational Leadership (M.Ed., Ed.S.Ed.Ldrshp.)Electrical Engineering (M.S., M.Engr.)Engineering Management (M.Engr.)Geological Engineering (M.S.)Mathematics (M.A.T.)Mechanical Engineering (M.Engr.)Natural Resources (M.N.R.)Physical Education (M.Ed.)Psychology (M.S.)Special Education (M.Ed.)Statistical Science (M.S.)Technology Management (M.S.)
Graduate Degrees
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* International students can access these online degrees from their home countries. International students wanting to live in the US while they study should NOT apply for an online degree program, as there are limits to the number of online classes international students can take while on a student visa in the US.”
Steps to Apply1. Check the Admission
Requirements at www.uidaho.edu/graduateadmissions
2. Complete an online application
3. Pay the application fee4. Submit the required
supporting documents5. Check the status of your
application online
Upon Acceptance6. Apply for student visa at US
Embassy or Consulate7. Reserve housing8. Contact academic advisor
and register for classes9. Complete Pre-Arrival
checklist for International Student Orientation
10. Arrive on campus for New International Student Orientation
Application questions? [email protected]
Academic Requirements
A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale is required. All Graduate School applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor degree.
Minimum Language RequirementsStudents must complete one of the following. All tests must have been taken within 2 years of the semester you are applying.
Test Score
TOEFL 550 PBT/79 iBT
IELTS 6.5
MELAB 77
US Education Earned degree at accredited institution OR successful completion of upper-level college English composition courses (at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Office)
Transcripts
Required: Official transcripts (academic credentials) of all post-secondary education. Check the Country Specific directions on the Graduate Admissions website. www.uidaho.edu/graduateadmissions
Application Supporting Documents
n Resume/Curriculum Vitaen Statement of Career Objectivesn Three (3) letters of recommendationn Official Test Scores
Other Requirements
n Departmental Requirements: Check the Departmental Requirements on the Graduate Admissions website. www.uidaho.edu/graduateadmissions
Priority Application Deadlines
Fall/Summer Semesters: February 1Spring Semester: September 1
2014 - 2015 Costs* Graduate
Non-Idaho Residents
Full-time Student Fees/Tuition $21,812Room and Board $9,692Books and Supplies (estimated) $1,232Personal Expenses $2,934Required Insurance $1,958
Total Costs $37,628
*The above are estimates and are subject to change without notice 1918
How Do I Apply?
For Graduate Students
www.uidaho.edu/graduateadmissions
Admission Decision
The decision of admission depends on the program of study and can take two weeks to several months, depending on the time of year and availability of committee members.
Financial Support
All graduate level funding in the form of assistantships/scholarships are at the departmental level. Some departments offer Teaching Assistantships (TA) or Research Assistantships (RA). All out-of-state fees are waived for students receiving an RA or TA. Completed applications will be reviewed for acceptance to the graduate program as well as departmental funding. Acceptance to a graduate program does not guarantee financial support. Students may be considered for other aid from the department. Please contact your academic department for more information.
Contact Information
Graduate Admissions Office
E-mail: [email protected]: (208) 885-4001Fax: (208) 885-4406
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3019Moscow, ID 83844-3019
n Location: Moscow, Idaho
n Founded: 1889
n Types of Degrees: 100+ Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, &
Specialist Degrees
n Type of University: Public 4 year institution
n Academic Terms: Fall & Spring semester; Summer term
n Undergraduates at Moscow: 9,140
n Graduate & Law Students at Moscow: 1,850
n Total enrollment: 12,312
n International Students: 750
n Undergraduate majors: 140
n Research: $100 million annually (classified by Carnegie Foundation for high-research activity)
n Nickname: Vandals
n Colors: Silver and Gold
n Entering freshman academic profile: Average high school GPA – 3.33
University of Idaho at a Glance
Our students come from every state and over 80 countries. Student-to-Faculty ratio - 18:1
International Programs [email protected] (toll free) | (208) 885-8984www.uidaho.edu/internationalstudents
Visit us for a personal tour of our classrooms,
campus and community.
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IDAHO
University of Idaho
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