International Viewbook

2020 - 2021

Miami University I NTE R NATIO NAL STU D E NTS

OXFORD, OHIO, U.S.A.

This is home A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GROW AND THRIVEÂ Miami University is a midsized, nationally accredited institution offering a worldclass education. Our safe, residential campus is located in a beautiful university town.

Here, you will choose your own path, gain practical research and internship experience, learn from renowned faculty mentors, and enjoy modern housing and dining.

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SEATTLE

PORTLAND

NEW YORK

DETROIT

CLEVELAND

CHICAGO

COLUMBUS DAYTON WASHINGTON, CINCINNATI DC

OXFORD INDIANAPOLIS SAN FRANCISCO

DENVER

2 HRS

KANSAS CITY ST. LOUIS

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6 HRS

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NASHVILLE

6 HRS 8 HRS

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LOS ANGELES

2,895

ATLANTA

DALLAS

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FROM 82 COUNTRIES ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED

GETTING HERE Airports closest to Oxford: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): 1 hour south Dayton International Airport (DAY): 1 hour northeast

WEATHER June to August: Average of 24˚C December to February: Average of 1.1˚C

HOUSTON MIAMI, FL

17,246 2,217 UNDERGRADUATES AND

GRADUATE STUDENTS ATTEND THE OXFORD CAMPUS

Your success is our focus OUR TOP PRIORITY IS UNDERGRADUATES like you. That means you will be mentored by expert faculty who love to teach. They will encourage you to get involved in campus life, help you find academic programs that fit your goals, and introduce you to internship and career connections. We provide the support system you need to prepare for a lifetime of success.

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Top 1o for 10 years

Commitment to Undergraduate Teaching NATIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES U.S. News & World Report, “Best Colleges 2021”

Honors opportunities Honors College

Prodesse Scholars Program

Presidential Fellows Program

Access rigorous courses and funding for research, independent projects, and study abroad while benefiting from personalized advising that supports your studies and career goals upon meeting minimum requirements.

Work closely with an outstanding faculty member and a team of scholars as you engage in one of nearly a dozen interdisciplinary areas of interest.

Participate in exclusive programming and receive mentorship from top faculty who will help you compete for elite national and international fellowships.

Benefits • Guaranteed admission to select graduate programs

• Faculty mentoring

Benefits • Annual monetary scholarship • Customized career counseling

• Emphasis on research • Residential college with faculty in residence All honors opportunities require a supplemental application. December 1 is the priority deadline for the Honors College and Prodesse Scholars and the firm deadline for Presidential Fellows.

Benefits • Miami’s premier scholarship, covering tuition & fees and room & board for four years • $5,000 academic enrichment stipend • Exclusive programming for Presidential Fellows

Meet our graduates Prasidh Arora

Lian Dongying

Chi Le

Graduation year: 2019

Graduation year: 2019

Graduation year: 2017

Major: Computer Engineering

Majors: Accountancy, Business Analytics

Major: Marketing

Home country: India

Home country: China

Home country: Vietnam

Prasidh landed his dream job

Miami gave Lian the opportunity to

Through Miami’s connections in the

with technology giant Microsoft

develop leadership skills in student

business world, Chi had marketing

at its Redmond, Washington,

organizations and class projects.

and analytics internships, from

headquarters. While a student, he

She was a tax consultant intern at the

traditional marketing departments

gained valuable problem-solving

Deloitte Cincinnati office, learning

and an advertising agency to tech

experience on Miami’s Engineers

time management skills and how to

startups. Through a Miami-based

Without Borders leadership team

communicate with her team and leaders.

internship in San Francisco, she

for water system projects in

She accepted a full-time job there. Career

made connections for a full-time

Rwanda and Uganda.

Fair and other networking events at

job as an ads operations analyst

Miami opened the door for her to meet

at Bamboo, where she combines

new people, alumni, and employers.

analytics and creativity.

Is there such a thing as too many choices?

STUDENT GROUPS ARE A BIG PART OF LIFE at American universities.

Miami University has more than 600 to choose from, including professional, social, Greek, cultural, community service, and spiritual.

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UNIQUELY MIAMI UNIVERSITY,

Uniquely Oxford Oxford, Ohio, features a low cost of living and a diverse mix of restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment venues popular with university students.

Top 1o COLLEGE

For Producing Fortune 500 CEOs MONEY MAGAZINE, 2016

We provide a career advantage for every student LIKE YOU, OUR STUDENTS ARE GOAL-ORIENTED and focused. Our strong network of professors and loyal alumni will connect you to career opportunities. The Center for Career Exploration and Success helps you locate internships, practice interviewing, network with employers at career fairs, and more.

96%

OF GRADUATES EMPLOYED OR FURTHERING EDUCATION

BY FALL 2019

A selection of graduate schools recently attended by Miami Alumni COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY DUKE UNIVERSITY HARVARD UNIVERSITY JUILLIARD • MIT STANFORD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY UC BERKELEY UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY YALE UNIVERSITY

How to apply

Applicant types • International: Non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents • First-year: Students in their final year of secondary/high school • Transfer: Students previously or currently enrolled at a university

Application requirements • $70 application fee • Official academic records • Proof of English language proficiency • Recommendation letter (optional)

I-20 requirements • Copy of passport or national identification card • International Student Financial Support Form • Financial verification

Important dates for international applicants For Fall (August) 2021* admission FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Priority I Application deadline

Dec. 1

June 1

Priority II Application deadline

Feb. 1

See below**

Decision and I-20

Dec. – April

May – June

Confirmation deadline

May 1

June 15

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ACT and SAT testing Most international students are not required to provide an ACT or SAT score, but they may use the ACT or SAT to satisfy English language proficiency requirements.

Canadian and international students who have attended a U.S. high school for three or more years should be aware of Miami’s test-optional policies for U.S. students applying for Fall 2021. An ACT or SAT test score is not required for most, but there are exceptions.

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A great education made affordable Merit scholarship guarantee Miami offers guaranteed merit scholarships to qualified high school students who enroll as full-time students on Miami’s Oxford campus beginning in the fall semester. December 1 is the priority application deadline to be considered for Miami’s merit scholarship guarantee.

Students who apply after this deadline will be considered based on scholarship availability.

To earn a scholarship, students must apply by the deadline and meet the minimum academic criteria. No separate scholarship application is necessary. Visit MiamiOH.edu/admission/international for information about all scholarships for international students.

CATEGORY

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

UNIVERSITY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Annual award amount

$2,000-$16,000; renewable up to four years

$1,000 to full tuition; renewable up to four years

Award determination

Amount determined by academic records, English proficiency scores, and other factors received by Miami University at the time of application

Amount determined by academic records, English proficiency scores, and other factors received by Miami University at the time of application

GPA

No minimum; GPA will determine award amount

3.50/4.00 U.S. GPA or equivalent (minimum)

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Estimated cost of attendance For the 2020-2021 academic year (two semesters, Oxford campus). All fees are subject to change.

Non-Ohio Resident Tuition and Fees

$36,650

Housing and Meals (Room & Board)

$14,510

Health insurance and other expenses

$6,238

Total

$57,398

These figures are for degree-seeking students and do not include international airfare, travel expenses within the U.S., course fees, or the cost of Winter Term or Summer Term tuition and/or living expenses. Visit MiamiOH.edu/ OneStop for up-to-date information on tuition, fees, and scholarships.

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INCREASE IN TUITION

Miami’s Tuition Promise

You will have stable costs for four years For all first-time Oxford undergraduate students, Miami University’s Tuition Promise guarantees that tuition, room and board, special purpose fees, and course fees will remain constant for four years.

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Major areas of study Accountancy American Studies Analytics* Anthropology Architecture Art Art and Architecture History Art Therapy* Arts Management* Biochemistry Biology Botany Business Analytics Chemistry Classical Studies Communication Design Comparative Media Studies* Computer Science Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Data Analytics Data Science and Statistics Diplomacy and Global Politics East Asian Languages and Cultures Economics (College of Arts and Science) Economics, Business (Farmer School of Business) Economics, Quantitative (College of Arts and Science) Education, Health and Society Undeclared Education Licensure Programs: Art (Pre K-12) Chinese (K-12) English Language Arts (7-12) French (K-12) German (K-12) Inclusive Special Education (K-12)

Education Licensure Programs (cont’d): Language Arts and Math Middle Childhood (4-9) Language Arts and Science Middle Childhood (4-9) Language Arts and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Latin (K-12) Math and Science Middle Childhood (4-9) Math and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Mathematics (7-12) Music Choral/General (Pre K-12) Music Instrumental (Pre K-12) Primary (Pre K-5) Science (7-12) Science and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Social Studies (7-12) Spanish (K-12) Education Studies Emerging Technology in Business + Design Energy* Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Robotics Engineering Software Engineering Engineering Management: Electronics and Computing Environmental

FOR BACHELOR'S (UNDERGRADUATE) DEGREES

Manufacturing Engineering Paper Science English: Creative Writing Literature Professional Writing Entrepreneurship* Environmental Earth Science Environmental Science* Fashion* Film Studies* Finance Food Systems and Food Studies* French Games + Simulation Geography and Sustainable Development Geology German Gerontology Global and Intercultural Studies* History Individualized Studies Information Systems Interdisciplinary Business Management Interior Design International Studies Italian Studies Journalism Kinesiology Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies Linguistics Management and Leadership, Human Capital Marketing Mathematics

Media and Culture Medical Laboratory Science Microbiology Music: Applied Music Composition Music in Culture Music Technology Music Performance: Instrumental Voice Neuroscience* Nursing Nutrition Community Nutrition Dietetics Organizational Leadership Philosophy Physics Physics, Biological Physics, Engineering Political Science Premedical Studies* Psychology Public Administration Public Health (College of Arts and Science): Health Policy and Administration Human Disease and Epidemiology Public Health (College of Education, Health and Society) Religion Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Social Justice Studies Social Work Sociology Spanish

Speech Pathology and Audiology Sport Leadership and Management Strategic Communication Supply Chain and Operations Management Sustainability* Theatre Undeclared (Undecided) Urban and Regional Planning Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Zoology “Undeclared” is a popular option, allowing you to explore your interests before declaring a major. *Co-Majors Enrolled students may select a co-major to complement their primary major.

Pre-Professional Preparation Choose from the majors listed, then work with a faculty advisor to design your course of study.

Miami offers pre-professional preparation in: Dentistry Law Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Science

Our areas of study continue to evolve and some majors have been condensed for print purposes. For a complete list of current majors and minors, please visit MiamiOH.edu/majors for details and descriptions.

For more information, go to MiamiOH.edu/admission/international or contact Miami University at GoGlobal@MiamiOH.edu.

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