OU information for BRAZIL STUDENTS
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma (OU) is a doctoral degree-granting research university known for its academic excellence and strong sense of community, providing a major university experience in the atmosphere of a much smaller institution. OU is home to more than 2,000 international students from 136 countries. Overall, OU enrolls more than 31,000 students, has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members and has 21 colleges offering more than 170 majors at the baccalaureate level and more than 260 master’s and doctoral-level majors.
CHOOSE FROM 170+ UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Many of our degree programs are ranked among the top in the nation. Here are just a few:
OU’s Price College of Business has nationally ranked programs in International Business and Entrepreneurship.
OU Engineering is nationally ranked in the top 100 best colleges for engineering. (Niche, 2025)
OU’s status as a Tier
One research institution provides us with unparalleled funding for STEM-related research and education.
For an overview of each major offered, visit ou.edu/go2/academics.
STUDENT LIFE
OU’s students come from 136 countries around the world, including a great representation from South America. Also, international students have created organizations to share their cultures at OU. Some of these include BRASA and the student associations of Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru. Learn more about the student experience at OU at ou.edu/studentlife
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• GPA: 3.0/4.0
• OU is Test-Optional (SAT, ACT, or CLT scores not required for admission).
• English Proficiency Requirement:
ɐ TOEFL: 79 iBT
ɐ or IELTS: 6.5
ɐ or Duolingo English test: 100
ɐ or Pearson Test: 53
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
• Admission application
• High school transcript
• Proof of English proficiency
• Copy of your passport
• Optional: ACT/SAT/CLT scores
APPLICATION DEADLINES
First-time freshmen:
• Summer (May): February 1
• Fall (August): February 1
• Spring (January): November 1
Freshmen applying for summer and fall are encouraged to apply by November 1, our Early Action Admission Deadline, to receive priority consideration for admission and scholarships.
Transfers:
• Summer (May): April 1
• Fall (August): May 1
• Spring (January): November 1
COSTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
OU Scholarship Opportunities: OU is pleased to announce a scholarship for admitted international freshmen for fall 2026. This award has an estimated value of $18,000 per year for an estimated total of $72,000 over four years.
Cost Estimates for Undergraduate International Students
Tuition/Fees*
Housing & Food**
Books & Supplies
Medical Insurance
Personal Expenses
TOTAL
$34,414
$17,598
$800
$2,714
$2,000
$57,526
Cost Estimates with $18,000 Annual Scholarship
Tuition/Fees*
Housing & Food**
Books & Supplies
Medical Insurance
Personal Expenses
TOTAL
$16,414
$17,598
$800
$2,714
$2,000
$39,526
*This estimate includes 30 credit hours, per hour fees, departmental program and tech fees. A number of public institutions report annual cost based on minimum full-time enrollment (24 credit hours). Mandatory fees include: semester fees, academic facility and life safety, special event, activity, assessment, network connectivity, student facility, library, security services, transit, health, cultural, records and academic advising fees. Students can check ou.edu/go2/npc to access our net price calculator. All costs are based on 2025-26 estimates and are subject to change.
**These costs reflect the estimated average for incoming first-year students living on campus. For other housing options cost estimates, please visit ou.edu/admissions/costs.
From the moment I arrived to OU, I was deeply impressed by how warmly I was welcomed as an international student—an experience unmatched by any other university I applied to. OU opened countless doors for me: I gained hands-on experience in my field by working with both the university newspaper and radio station. The professors here are genuinely invested in your growth and future; when they see your potential, they go above and beyond to support you. I know I wouldn’t have had access to the same opportunities had I stayed in Brazil. I am beyond grateful to have chosen to call OU home for my four years of college.
GABRIELA TUMANI SOUBHIA GIESTEIRA | OU Class of 2023
From: Brazil
Major: Journalism | Minor: International Studies