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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.
A Popular Choice
Prepare for your career.
Did you know? The University of Idaho is 1 of 72 national public land-grant universities in the United States.
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. Experience the world.
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Among the nation’s top programs in natural resources, business, agriculture, engineering and many other fields.
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Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Agricultural and Life 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.
Shape the way families eat, dress, live and work in today’s complex world. Well-known global companies hire our graduates every year.
Natural Resource Sciences Study and explore in one of the top three natural resources programs in the West.
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.
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 livinglearning community.
Engineering and Computer Science Innovate in one of the leading engineering programs in the Northwest.
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
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Prepare for success through our awardwinning 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.
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International Student Clubs
Did you know? The University of Idaho campus was designed by the same company that crafted Central Park in New York City.
Get Involved
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Intramural Sports
Sports Clubs
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.
Participate in competition against other clubs in the region.
Residence Hall Life
» 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
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.
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 oncampus restaurants. For more information visit the University Housing website at www.uidaho.edu/housing
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. 6
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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.
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.
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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.
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Match your academic interests and passions with the ideal program of study. Choose from nearly 130 majors using our awardwinning Degree Finder tool: www.uidaho.edu/degree-finder
Colleges Agricultural and Life Sciences Art and Architecture Business and Economics
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Education Engineering Letters, Arts and Social Sciences Natural Resources Science
Pre-medical and Health Professions Exercise Science Pre-dental Pre-medical lab scientist Pre-occupational therapy Pre-optometry Pre-pharmacy
Just do it!
75 percent of UI undergraduates conduct research activities and projects.
Pre-physician assistant pre-physical therapy
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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.
Majors
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Advertising* Agribusiness* Agricultural Economics Agricultural Education Agricultural Science, Communication and Leadership Agricultural Systems Management* American Studies* Animal and Veterinary Science Animal and Veterinary Science - Pre-veterinary Anthropology* Architecture* Art* Art Education Biochemistry* 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 Education Chemistry* Child, Family and Consumer Studies Clothing, Textiles and Design Computer Science* Creative Writing (English) Criminology (Sociology) Dance* Dietetics (Food and Nutrition) Early Childhood Development and Education Ecology and Conservation Biology Elementary Education Engineering Biological and Agricultural Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering* Mechanical Engineering* English* Environmental Science Exercise Science and Health Fire Ecology and Management* Fishery Resources* Food and Nutrition
Forensics (Chemistry) Food Science* Forest Resources* French* General Studies Geography Geological Sciences History* Industrial Technology Interior Design* International Studies* Journalism* Landscape Architecture* Latin American Studies Mathematics* Medical Technology Microbiology* Modern Languages Business Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Music: Applied Music Music: Business Music: Composition Music: History and Literature Music: Instrumental Performance Music: Theory Music: Vocal Performance Music Education: Instrumental Music Education: Vocal Music Education: Vocal - Instrumental Musical Theatre Natural Resource Conservation Organizational Sciences Philosophy* Physical Education Physics* Political Science* Psychology* Public Relations* Rangeland Ecology and Management* Recreation Renewable Materials* Secondary Education Sociology* Spanish* Sustainable Crop and Landscape Systems Studio Art and Design Theatre Arts* Virtual Technology and Design Wildlife Resources*
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How Do I Apply? 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 Student Language 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
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TOEFL IELTS Pearson (PTE) Academic ELS Language Centers Cambridge CAE Cambridge CPE Cambridge Int’l “O” Levels MELAB SAT - Critical Reading
525 PBT/70 iBT 6.0 48 Pass Level 112 pass pass pass 74 500
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 Credit General Certificate of Education (A-Levels) Global Assessment Certificate AP and CLEP Credit
Application Deadlines Fall Semester: February 15 (for scholarships) or May 1 Spring Semester: October 1 12
How Do I Apply?
Steps to Apply
How to officially transfer your credits
1. 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: n $70 application fee n Proof of English proficiency n Official transcripts from high school or colleges attended n Certified, literal translations of all credentials issued in any language other than English
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
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 Otemae Junior College
9. Arrive on campus for New International Student Orientation
South China University of Technology
international@uidaho.edu
1. 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.
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8. Complete Pre-Arrival checklist for International Student Orientation
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Scholarships for Undergraduate International Students
2014 - 2015 Costs* Undergraduate
Non-Idaho Residents
Full-time Student Fees/Tuition Room and Board Books and Supplies (estimated) Personal Expenses Required Insurance Total Costs
$20,714 $8,022 $1,232 $1,704 $1,958 $33,630
*The above are estimates and are subject to change without notice
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.
e g a u g n a L A merican m a r g o r P e r u t l and Cu (A LCP) 2015 Session Dates 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.
Costs per eight-week session Prices 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
Students 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.
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Course Work in Each Level Levels 1-3 ours Listening & Speaking 21-24 h ion Reading & Composition uct of instr ek! Grammar e each w Academic Skills Electives: Extra Skill Support Levels 4-6 Listening & Speaking Reading & Composition Academic Writing and Research Electives: Extra Skill Support
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Competitive tuition rates Small student centered classes Conditional Admission Safe and friendly community Highly qualified staff and teachers TOEFL waiver for ALCP graduates 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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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
Colleges
Graduate Degrees
Agricultural and Life Sciences Art and Architecture Business and Economics Education Engineering Graduate Studies Law Letters, Arts and Social Sciences Natural Resources Science
Degrees Offered Online*
chers attract University of Idaho resear ual grants, ann in lion nearly $100 mil appropriations. contracts, and research
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.)
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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.”
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.)
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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 Requirements Students 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
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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 Vitae
Steps to Apply 1. Check the Admission Requirements at 2. Complete an online application 3. Pay the application fee 4. Submit the required supporting documents 5. Check the status of your application online
Upon Acceptance 6. Apply for student visa at US Embassy or Consulate 7. Reserve housing 8. Contact academic advisor and register for classes 9. Complete Pre-Arrival checklist for International Student Orientation 10. Arrive on campus for New International Student Orientation
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.
n Official Test Scores
Other Requirements n Departmental Requirements: Check
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Application questions?
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
Fall/Summer Semesters: February 1 Spring Semester: September 1
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: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu Phone: (208) 885-4001 Fax: (208) 885-4406 875 Perimeter Drive MS 3019 Moscow, ID 83844-3019
2014 - 2015 Costs* Graduate
Non-Idaho Residents
Full-time Student Fees/Tuition Room and Board Books and Supplies (estimated) Personal Expenses Required Insurance
$21,812 $9,692 $1,232 $2,934 $1,958
Total Costs
$37,628
n Statement of Career Objectives n Three (3) letters of recommendation
Priority Application Deadlines
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*The above are estimates and are subject to change without notice
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Research: $100 million annually (classified by Carnegie Foundation for high-research activity)