International Viewbook 2015

U.S.A.

INTERNATIONAL FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 2015-2016

FOR MORE THAN 200 YEARS,

Miami University

HAS BEEN KNOWN AS ONE OF THE PREMIER PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S.

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live on Miami University’s 2,000-acre campus, and many are actively involved in a variety of recreational, social, spiritual, and cultural organizations. Off campus, the town of Oxford offers plenty for students to do, see, and enjoy.

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Strong outcomes. Our students graduate on time and are wellprepared for the job market or for graduate school. Approximately 64 percent of Miami University students are involved in internships, field work, or co-ops. Employers conduct more on-campus interviews at Miami University than at other universities our size.

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teaching has received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, The New York Times, and Businessweek.

And more than 2,000 undergraduate students work with professors on funded research each year.

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Focus on undergraduates. Miami University’s undergraduate

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The Miami University Experience

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Miami University’s name reflects the history of the Native American tribe that once lived in the Miami Valley region of Ohio.

A solid reputation with employers and graduate schools.

Students have opportunities to obtain careerrelated experiences through internships and class projects with real-world clients. Miami University’s reputation for offering outstanding academic and professional opportunities helps

KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE CONSISTENTLY LISTS MIAMI UNIVERSITY AS ONE OF THE

100 BEST VALUES IN U.S. PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

our students succeed in the job market and in top graduate programs.

A SAMPLING OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS RECENTLY ATTENDED BY MIAMI

MIAMI UNIVERSITY’S REPUTATION ATTRACTS EMPLOYERS TO CAMPUS FOR

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Columbia University Duke University Georgetown University

AS MANY INTERVIEWS AS OTHER UNIVERSITIES OUR SIZE.

Harvard University MIT Ohio State Medical School Stanford University The Juilliard School

THE PRINCETON REVIEW

UC-Berkeley UCLA University of Chicago University of Oxford University of Pennsylvania

recognizes Miami University as one of the nation’s best schools for undergraduate education.

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MIAMI UNIVERSITY IS RANKED AMONG THE

FOR BEST SALARY POTENTIAL AFTER GRADUATION.

Miami University is a key recruiting school for international firms, including: Abbott Laboratories Dow Chemical Company Fidelity General Motors IBM JPMorgan Chase Marathon Oil Company Microsoft Nielsen Company Tata Consultancy Services Uber

A great place

Admission, fees, and scholarship opportunities for international undergraduates Applicant types:

Application requirements:

I-20 requirements:

• International students: Non-U.S.

• Application: MiamiOH.edu/apply

• Copy of passport or national

citizens or permanent residents

TO CALL HOME.

• First-year applicants: Students in their CITED BY FORBES

final year of secondary/high school • Transfer applicants: Students already

• $70 application fee

identification card

• Official academic records

• International Student Financial

• Proof of English language proficiency • Recommendation letter

Support Form • Financial verification

enrolled at a university

International student scholarships

SEATTLE

Miami offers two merit-based scholarships for new first-year international students: PORTLAND

Annual Award Amount

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

$500 to full tuition; renewable up to four years

Award Determination

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

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

GPA

No minimum; GPA will determine award amount

3.5/4.0 U.S. GPA or equivalent (minimum)

Test Score Requirement

No minimum; test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, ACT, or SAT) will determine award amount

ACT of 26 or higher OR SAT of 1170 or higher (Critical Reading + Math)

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CHICAGO

INDIANAPOLIS DENVER

COLUMBUS DAYTON WASHINGTON, CINCINNATI DC

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All new first-year undergraduate international students who submit completed applications and meet the requirements for full

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admission for Fall 2016 are automatically considered for the International Education Scholarship and University Merit

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Scholarship. Miami University merit scholarships are highly competitive and, thus, not guaranteed. The academic qualifications

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University Merit Scholarship

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International Education Scholarship

determining scholarship awards are dependent on the strength of the applicant pool. No separate application is required.

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Priority consideration will be given to students completing all admission requirements by December 1, 2015.

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Test requirements Standardized tests are required for students whose first language is not English. Please provide one of the following: • TOEFL iBT: 80 or above* (Institutional code is 1463)

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• IELTS: 6.5 or above* • SAT: Critical Reading 500 or above** (Institutional code is 1463) • ACT: English 21 or above** (Institutional code is 3294) *Students with lower English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBT 65-79 or IELTS 5.5-6.0) may be considered for conditional

Miami University is a mid-sized, nationally accredited institution that offers an extraordinary educational experience in a classic U.S. university setting. Miami University students enjoy outstanding libraries, modern research equipment, first-class housing and dining, a beautiful campus, and the opportunity to get involved in more than 475 student organizations.

Miami University is a safe, residential campus located in a college town. Oxford, Ohio, features a low cost of living and a stimulating

Weather June to August: Average of 24˚ C December to February: Average of 1.1˚ C Getting here Airports closest to Oxford: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): 1 hour south Dayton International Airport (DAY): 1 hour northeast

admission through the American Culture and English (ACE) Program. Learn more at MiamiOH.edu/ACE. No separate application is required. **SAT/ACT scores are encouraged but not required. Students who submit SAT/ACT scores may be considered for additional scholarship awards and may also be exempt from submitting TOEFL/IELTS scores.

No preference is given for ACT or SAT; Miami superscores, using the highest test scores submitted for admission and scholarship consideration. For ACT, the highest scores for each subtest from different exams will determine a combined highest composite score; for SAT, the best Critical Reading and Math subscores will be used to calculate a maximum single score.

Important dates for international applicants For Fall (August) 2016 admission.

mix of restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment venues popular with university students.

1,670 International students from 77 countries are currently enrolled at Miami University.

15,460 undergraduates and 2,260 graduate students attend Miami University’s Oxford campus.

First-year students

Transfer students

Application deadline

February 1

June 1

Decision and I-20

March – April

May – June

Confirmation deadline

May 1

June 15

Note: The application deadline for the spring semester (January) is December 1.

Estimated cost of attendance

For the 2015-2016 academic year (two semesters, Oxford campus). All fees are subject to change.

Tuition and fees............................................... $30,233 Room and board...............................................$11,644 Additional fees......................................................$700 Health insurance and other expenses.........$5,367 Total.................................................................... $47,944 These figures 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. For up-to-date information on tuition, fees, and scholarships, visit MiamiOH.edu/OneStop.

Learn more: contact Miami University Website: MiamiOH.edu Email: goglobal@MiamiOH.edu Phone: 1-513-529-2531 Fax: 1-513-529-0682 Mailing address: Miami University Office of Admission 301 South Campus Avenue Oxford, OH 45056 USA

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Major areas of study for bachelor (undergraduate) degrees (grouped by academic division) College of Arts and Science American Studies Analytics (Predictive)** Anthropology Biochemistry Biological Physics Biology Black World Studies Botany Chemistry Classical Humanities Classical Languages (Greek, Latin) Comparative Media Studies** Critical and Classical Languages and Cultures** Diplomacy and Global Politics Earth Science East Asian Languages and Cultures Economics Economics-Quantitative Energy** Engineering Physics English: Creative Writing Literature Professional Writing Environmental Earth Science Environmental Science** French Geography Geology German Gerontology (Social) History Individualized Studies International Studies Italian Studies Journalism Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies

Linguistics Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics Media and Culture Medical Laboratory Science Microbiology Neuroscience** Philosophy Physics Political Science Pre-Medical Studies** Psychology Public Administration Religion, Comparative Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies Social Justice Studies Sociology Spanish Speech Pathology and Audiology Statistics Strategic Communication Sustainability** University Studies (undeclared) Urban and Regional Planning Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Zoology

College of Education, Health and Society

College of Creative Arts

College of Engineering and Computing

Architecture Art (and Art Education) Art and Architecture History Graphic Design Interactive Media Studies Interior Design Music (and Music Education) Music Performance Theatre

Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Management: Electronics and Computing Environmental Science Manufacturing Engineering Paper Science General Engineering Manufacturing Engineering

Athletic Training Education Licensure Programs: Art (PreK-12)* Chemistry (7-12) Chinese (PreK-12) Early Childhood (PreK-3) English Language Arts (7-12) French (PreK-12) German (PreK-12) Latin (PreK-12) Mathematics (7-12) Middle Childhood (4-9) Music (PreK-12)* Science (7-12) Social Studies (7-12) Spanish (PreK-12) Family Studies Kinesiology Nutrition Public Health Social Work Special Education (K-12) Sport Leadership and Management

* Administered by the College of Creative Arts

Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering

Farmer School of Business Accountancy Analytics (Business)** Business-Economics Finance Information Systems Interdisciplinary Business Management Management and Leadership Marketing Supply Chain and Operations Management “University Studies” is a popular option, allowing you to explore your interests before declaring a major.

**Co-Majors These majors are a special category called “co-majors.” First, you must enroll in a primary major, then you can select a co-major as a complement to your major.

Pre-Professional Programs If you plan to attend a professional school after college, choose from the majors listed, then work with a faculty adviser to design your course of study.

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

Our list of majors and minors continues to evolve, so please visit MiamiOH.edu/majors for details and descriptions.

Accreditation: Miami University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahigherlearningcommission.org), 312-263-0456.

Miami University: Equal opportunity in education and employment.

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