Graduate Admission Brochure - Fall 2021

International

BRAVE AND BOLD Discover what’s next.

At the University of Idaho, you’ll push limits in pursuit of what’s next — for your future and the world. As a student at Idaho’s premier research university, you’ll be challenged to do, see and experience things as you never have before.

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Founded in

1889 16:1

student-to-faculty ratio

2/3

of U of I undergraduates participate in hands-on research

More than

700 59 COUNTRIES International Students from

NO. 1 BEST VALUE

in the West for Public Universities - U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ACADEMIC

EXCELLENCE

EXCEL

Go further.

At U of I, you’ll learn from professors who have world-renowned expertise. They are passionate about what they do — and through their teaching and mentoring — you’ll discover how to turn your passion into a career, too.

Here, you’ll go beyond the classroom to solve tough problems and do work that matters. You could engineer technologies that combat climate change; launch a game-changing innovation in the marketplace; study volcanic activity in Yellowstone National Park; push the boundaries of artistry on stage or in a studio; and so much more.

Expore your degrees and interests in your Vandal Viewbook, a personalized online experience:

uidaho.edu/personal-viewbook

Ranked in the

TOP 6%

best public colleges in the nation — U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Majors Accounting* Advertising* Agricultural Economics Agricultural Education Agricultural Science, Communication and Leadership* Agricultural Systems Management* Animal and Veterinary Science Anthropology* Apparel, Textiles and Design* Applied Music* Architecture* Art* Biochemistry* Biological Engineering Biology* Biotechnology and Plant Genomics* Broadcasting and Digital Media* Business Economics Career and Technical Education Chemical Engineering Chemistry* Child Development Civil Engineering Communication* Computer Engineering Computer Science* Criminology Crop Management* Crop Science* Cybersecurity Dance* Early Childhood Education Ecology and Conservation Biology Economics* Electrical Engineering Elementary Education English* Entomology* Environmental Science Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Film and Television Studies Finance Fire Ecology and Management* Fishery Resources* Food and Nutrition Food Science* Forestry* Forestry and Sustainable Products* French* General Studies Geography* Geological Sciences Global Disease Ecology History* Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Human Development and Family Studies Industrial Technology Interdisciplinary Studies* Interior Architecture and Design* International Studies* Journalism* Landscape Architecture* Latin-American Studies Management and Human Resources Management Information Systems Marketing* Mathematics*

Mechanical Engineering* Medical Sciences Microbiology* Modern Language Business Music Education* Music: Business Music: Composition Music: Performance Nutritional Science Operations Management Organizational Sciences Philosophy* Physics* Political Science* Psychology* Public Relations* Rangeland Conservation* Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management Secondary Education Sociology* Spanish* Statistics* Studio Art and Design Sustainable Food Systems* Theatre Arts Virtual Technology and Design Water Science and Management* Wildlife Resources*

Special Programs AIST: American Indian Studies Program CAMP: College Assistance Migrant Program Diversity Scholars Program PGA: Professional Golfers’ Association Golf Management Program ROTC: Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines UHP: University Honors Program WWAMI: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho Medical Education Program WIMU: Washington-Idaho-Montana-Utah Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine

Pre-medical and Pre-professional Pre-applied psychology Pre-athletic training Pre-chiropractic Pre-dental Pre-dietetics Pre-doctor of allopathic medicine (MD) Pre-doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) Pre-law Pre-medical lab scientist Pre-nursing Pre-occupational therapy Pre-optometry Pre-pharmacy Pre-physical therapy Pre-physician assistant Pre-podiatric medicine (DPM) Pre-public health Students may pursue pre-med and pre-health studies through a variety of majors. Make sure to take advantage of our outstanding pre-health advising. * Also available as a minor.

Online undergraduate degree offered.

STEM degree.

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BOUNDLESS

POSSIBILITIES

EXCEL Go beyond.

Graduate Admissions Academic Requirements A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale is required for consideration. All graduate-level applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Some academic programs have additional requirements.

International Graduate Student Language Requirements Students must complete one of the following. All tests must have been taken within two years of the semester you are applying. Some programs have additional language requirements. n TOEFL 79 n IELTS 6.5 n Successful completion of U of I ALCP

Graduate Priority Application Deadlines n Fall Semester: February 1 n Spring Semester: September 1

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Graduate Degrees Accountancy (M.Acct.)

Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership (M.S.) Agricultural 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.) Athletic Training (M.S.A.T. , D.A.T.) Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (M.S., Ph.D.) Biological Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.) Biology (M.S., Ph.D.) 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 and Instruction (M.Ed., Ed.S.) Dietetics (M.S.) Education (Ed.D., Ph.D.) Educational Leadership (M.Ed., Ed.S.Ed.Ldrshp.)

Electrical Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.) Engineering Management (M.Engr.)

English (M.A.) Entomology (M.S., Ph.D.) Environmental Science (M.S., Ph.D.) Experimental Psychology (Ph.D.) Family and Consumer Science (M.S.) Food Science (M.S., Ph.D.) General Management (M.B.A.) Geography (M.S., Ph.D.) Geological Engineering (M.S.) Geology (M.S., Ph.D.) History (M.A., Ph.D.) Integrated Architecture and

Design (M.S.) Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (P.S.M.) Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A., M.S.) Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.) Mathematics (M.A.T., M.S., Ph.D.) Mechanical Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.) Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (Ph.D.) Movement and Leisure Science (M.S.) Music (M.A., M.Mus.) Natural Resources - Environmental Education and Science Communication (@MOSS) (M.N.R.) Natural Resources - Fire Ecology and Management (M.N.R.) Natural Resources Integrated Natural Resources (M.N.R.) Natural Resources (M.S., Ph.D.) Neuroscience (M.S., Ph.D.) Nuclear Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.) Physical Education (M.Ed.) Physics (M.S., Ph.D.) Plant Pathology (M.S.) Plant Science (M.S., Ph.D.) Political Science (M.A., Ph.D.) Psychology (M.S.) Public Administration (M.P.A.) Soil and Land Resources (M.S., Ph.D.) Special Education (M.Ed.) Statistical Science (M.S.) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A.) Technology Management (M.S.) Theatre Arts (M.F.A.) Water Resources (M.S., Ph.D.)

STEM degree.

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Student Clubs

LIFE

CAMPUS LIFE

African Student Association Bangladesh Association of Students and Scholars Brazilian Student Association Chinese Student and Scholars Friendship Association Indian Students Association

Experience college the way it should be.

At U of I, living on our beautiful residential campus puts you at the center of the action, with all kinds of student clubs and activities, cultural and athletic events, music and theater performances, an award-winning Student Recreation Center, the annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, and so much more.

Discover more about student life at U of I: uidaho.edu/liveboldly.

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Learn more about clubs, activities and explore a campus tour. Tour available in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and Japanese. uidaho.edu/digital-tour

International Affairs Club Iranian Students Club Japanese Student Association Nepali Students Association Sabor De La Raza Saudi Student Association South Korean Student Association

Ranked as One of the

BEST

COLLEGE TOWNS

in America.

- MSN

Beautiful College Town If it’s a classic American college town you’re looking for, look no further. Moscow is your home away from home. It’s a walkable (you won’t need a car), safe and friendly town of 26,000 people. Here, you’ll experience all four seasons: summer averages 23 - 29 degrees Celsius and winter averages 1 - 5 degrees Celsius.

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ADMISSIONS ADMISS UNDERGRADUATE

Undergraduate Academic Requirements

First year students must have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale from secondary school. Students must meet criteria for admission to university-level study in their 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: n TOEFL 70 n IELTS 6.0 n Pearson (PTE) Academic 48 n Successful completion of U of I ALCP Students who do not meet our language requirements may be offered Conditional Admission and must successfully complete ALCP, our intensive English Language program, prior to beginning the degree program. View the full list of tests that fulfill the language requirements at uidaho.edu/language-requirement

Accepted Credit n International Baccalaureate Credit n General Certificate of Education (A-Levels) n Global Assessment Certificate n AP and CLEP Credit

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Transfer Academic Requirements

Applicants who have completed at least 14 transferable semester credits must present a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all post-secondary work. Those entering College of Engineering must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.

Other departments may have additional requirements.

Students who have completed fewer than 14 transferable semester credits (postsecondary) must meet the first-year student requirements in addition to the transfer student requirements.

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HOW TO APPLY It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

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Apply online today Complete the online undergraduate application for admission: Apply online at uidaho.edu/applyforadmission.

Send supporting documents n Relevant Transcripts n English proficiency score n Additional country-specific requirements may apply

Receive admission notification Admissions and Invitation to Idaho scholarship decisions are made once all application materials have been received and reviewed.

Financial Documents Once admitted, students seeking F1 or J1 visa status must also submit required financial documents prior to being issued an I-20.

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ALCP ALCP

American Language and Culture Program

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Our American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) can help you get the most out of your U of I experience. ALCP removes language and cultural barriers by helping nonnative English speakers develop the linguistic, academic and cultural skills needed to thrive at U of I. With customized courses including English for STEM majors, ALCP is designed to fit your individualized needs and, upon successful completion, fulfills the language requirement for seamless matriculation into a U of I degree program.

n Graduate from ALCP with up to 9 credits toward your undergraduate degree. n For more on ALCP cost, application and admissions, visit: udaho.edu/languageandculture

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$99,300

median mid-career salary for U of I graduates — PAYSCALE COLLEGE SALARY REPORT

Ranked among

AMERICA’S BEST VALUE

Colleges

— U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

VALUE VALUE When you study at U of I, you benefit from the affordability of a major university, while gaining the top-quality education of a premier U.S. research institution. You’ll gain an excellent return on your investment and a highly valued degree that promises you a bright future in the global market.

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Invitation to Idaho Scholarship for International Undergraduates At U of I, we offer students from all countries an affordable education. The Invitation to Idaho scholarship provides a savings of over $16,000 per year. Check uidaho.edu/international-scholarships to learn more.

You qualify for Invitation to Idaho if you are: n A new, first-time freshman or transfer student admitted to the University of Idaho

n Pursuing your first bachelor’s degree n Have an incoming GPA of 3.0 or higher n Are an international student

Invitation to Idaho Tuition

Cost of Attendance* Undergraduate Tuition Non-Resident Full-Time Student Fees/Tuition

$27,876

Housing and Meals

$9,610

Books and Supplies (estimated)

$1,232

Personal Expenses

$1,116

Required Insurance

$1,956

Direct Costs

$41,790 Graduate Tuition

Full-time Student Fees/Tuition

Non-Resident Full-Time Student Fees/Tuition

$11,731

$29,448

Housing & Meals

Housing and Meals

Books & Supplies (estimated)

Books and Supplies (estimated)

$9,610 $1,232

Personal Expenses

$1,116

Insurance

$1,956 Direct Costs

$25,645

$10,864 $1,232

Personal Expenses

$3,018

Required Insurance

$1,956

Direct Costs

$46,518 Graduate Support

NO APPLICATION FEE for undergraduate applications.

APPLY TODAY uidaho.edu/international-application

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). costs change annually. The above * Attendance numbers are based on the 2021-22 academic

year and are provided as a baseline for planning purposes. Scholarships subject to change.

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