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Begin your journey at UMSL.

The University of Missouri–St. Louis is a national research university with a commitment to teaching, scholarship and community service. Funded by the state, UMSL offers top-quality programs in over 100 different areas of study, as well as a diverse campus community.

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The St. Louis area has approximately three million people and is a cosmopolitan blend of the American Midwest and ethnic influences from all over the world. The city features an award-winning symphony, botanical gardens and America’s top-rated zoo.

Explore here‌ A new home awaits you in St. Louis.

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Multiple organizations in St. Louis assist immigrants and international students in the area, including the St. Louis Mosaic Project, the Welcoming Economies Global Network, and the International Institute of St. Louis.

Home to a variety of ethnic communities, the city also enjoys international restaurants, supermarkets, and festivals from around the world. Average temperatures range from 27 ⬚to 37 ⬚ C in the summer to –9 ⬚ to 4 ⬚C in the winter, and seasonal activities are held year round.

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Jefferson City, MO

Everyone needs fun in their life.

UMSL is in a prime location to take advantage of all St. Louis has to offer.

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and here.

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Student-instructor ratio 18:1

Students come from across the United States—and from more than 70 countries— to study with UMSL’s nationally recognized faculty. Many of the university’s researchers, scholars and authors are consistently rated among the best in their fields in the U.S. and more than 96% have earned doctoral degrees.

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UMSL at a Glance Type

• Public research university

• Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Degrees

48 bachelor’s 34 master’s 14 doctoral

Study areas 100+

Total students 17,014

International population 983

Pierre Laclede Honors College College devoted to our highest achievers

Faculty 1,334

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Residential life options: Oak Hall Villa Hall Mansion Hill Apartments University Meadows Apartments

Millennium Student Center The MSC is the heart of the university.

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The university offers both dormitories and apartments for on-campus living—and all students receive a private bedroom. UMSL is committed to providing a learning environment that encourages academic success, student engagement and personal growth. And with train and bus stops located right on campus, travel around town is easy.

Live here.

There’s always something to do at UMSL.

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At UMSL, you’ll find everything you need. The university’s 70 buildings include high-tech classrooms, recreation facilities and a variety of dining options. UMSL also has over 800 campus activities and 120 organizations to get you involved.

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International Student Application Guide

There’s no time like the present to get started on your application.

You can apply online at umsl.edu/international or complete this application and send it to us.

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Application Procedures Undergraduates 1. Complete an application form or apply online at umsl.edu/international.

2. Submit a $40 application fee.

3. Send official transcripts from all high schools and/or universities you have attended. Transcripts must be received inside sealed envelopes that have been stamped by your school.

4. Have the testing company send your TOEFL or IELTS results directly to UMSL. The minimum scores for undergraduate admission are 61 iBT TOEFL or 5.5 IELTS. Graduates 1. Complete an application form or apply online at umsl.edu/international.

2. Submit a $40 application fee.

3. Send official transcripts from all universities you have attended.

Transcripts must be received inside sealed envelopes that have been stamped by your schools.

4. Have the testing company send your TOEFL or IELTS results directly to UMSL. The recommended scores for graduate admission are 79 iBT TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS. 5. Submit 2 – 3 letters of recommendation.

6. Send test scores (GMAT or GRE) if required by your department.

Visa Materials In addition to application materials, the following items are needed for your student visa: 1. A copy of your passport 2. A bank statement showing liquid funds for one year of study and living expenses Note that if the bank statement is not in your name, the account holder must sign a letter of support stating that the funds will be used for your studies. A recommended support form can be downloaded at umsl.edu/international.

3. A copy of your I-20 or DS-2019 (if you currently have a U.S. visa) If you do not plan on receiving an F-1 or J-1 student visa, please contact International Student & Scholar Services for advice on what immigration items to submit.

Scholarships All international applicants are automatically reviewed for scholarships, with awards ranging up to $10,000 per year. A separate application form is not required.

Graduate students who wish to apply for an assistantship should contact their department after admission. Additional information about graduate assistantships can be found at umsl.edu/gradschool.

Priority Application Deadlines

7. Confirm departmental requirements at umsl.edu/gradschool.

Conditional Admission Applicants who do not meet minimum English requirements may apply for conditional admission by enrolling in ELS Language Centers. ELS is located on the UMSL campus but requires a separate application form.

Students who graduate from ELS do not need to submit a TOEFL score for admission to UMSL. To apply for conditional admission through ELS, please follow the steps below.

1. Apply to ELS Language Centers: els.edu.

2. Apply for conditional admission to UMSL. Send your application form, transcripts, and a copy of your ELS acceptance letter to International Student & Scholar Services.

3. If admitted, you will receive an I-20 from ELS and a conditional letter of admission from UMSL. Use these documents to obtain a student visa.

4. Arrive in the United States and enroll at ELS. After graduating from Level 112, transfer to UMSL in August or January to begin your degree program.

Note that some programs may not allow conditional applications. Please contact International Student & Scholar Services for more information when you apply.

Undergraduate Fall semester Spring semester

June 1 November 1

Graduate* May 1 October 1

*Some graduate programs may have earlier deadlines. For more information, visit umsl.edu/gradschool.

Processing Time Undergraduate and graduate application materials must be sent to: International Student & Scholar Services. After all items have been received, undergraduate applications take approximately five business days to process. Graduate applications require 4 – 6 weeks depending on the department.

Please allow for complete processing time before emailing about the status of your application. Note that application materials cannot be returned to students after submission.

Transfer Credit Students wishing to transfer undergraduate credits to UMSL must include course descriptions—in addition to official transcripts—for each class at the foreign institution. While course descriptions are not necessary for admission purposes, they are required before transfer credit can be awarded.

Please also note that credit cannot be evaluated until a student has been accepted to UMSL. For more information, please visit umsl.edu/international.

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International Students

Application for Admission All international applicants, both undergraduate and graduate, must complete the form below. Please print clearly and neatly using an ink pen. Note that incomplete forms will delay the processing of your application. Return completed forms to: International Student & Scholar Services, University of Missouri–St. Louis, 261 MSC, 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121, USA. Applications can also be completed online at umsl.edu/international.

General Information

Check one:

Undergraduate application

1. Family name 2. Gender

Graduate application

First

Male

Female

Number and Street

State or Province

Apt #

Postal Code

6. Permanent address (In your home country)

City

Maiden

3. Date of birth [Month/Day/Year ]________/_________/___________ 4. Place of birth [City, Country]_____________________________

5. Mailing address (This address will be used for all university correspondence)

City

Middle

Country

Number and Street

State or Province

Apt #

Postal Code

7. Primary email

Country

Secondary email

Phone number

8. What is your native language? Information in the above section is requested for purposes of reporting to federal compliance agencies and will not be used in determining admission.

Citizenship 9. Country of citizenship

Country of permanent residence

10. Are you a permanent resident of the United States? (If yes, please submit a copy of your green card)

Yes

11. Are you currently inside the U.S. on a valid visa?

Yes

No

If yes, what visa do you have?

12. What type of visa will you use to study at UMSL?

F-1

J-1

Other

No

Enrollment 13. Have you applied to UMSL before?

Yes

15. What type of student will you be?

Non-degree-seeking student

16. At which level will you study?

No

Bachelor’s

17. What is your intended academic major and degree?

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14. To which semester and year are you applying now?

Master’s

Doctoral

Visiting/Exchange student Graduate Certificate

Fall 20___________

Degree-seeking student

Spring 20___________

Educational Background 18. Please list all high schools and universities you have attended.

Name of High School or University

Start Date (Month/Year)

Country

End Date (Month/Year)

Degree Earned

19. If you have not graduated from your current school, list each class you are taking in your final year.

Semester 1

Semester 2

20. Are you on probation, suspension or dismissal at another college or university?

Yes

No If yes, please explain

21. Please list scores and test dates for any exams you have completed.

Exams

Scores

Test Date

TOEFL/IELTS ACT/SAT GRE GMAT

22. How did you learn about the University of Missouri–St. Louis?

Emergency Contact 23.

Parent

Guardian

Spouse/Other Family name

Phone number

First

Middle

Email

Attestation 24. Did an agency help you with your application to UMSL?

Yes

No

If yes, write the name of the agency or company that assisted you.

25. I certify that the information provided on this application is true and complete. I understand that the misrepresentation of facts will be cause for refusal or revocation of admission to the university.

Legal Signature

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Study here.

International students at UMSL receive help with visa procedures, airport pick-up, campus orientation, events and festivals. We also partner with more than 90 international universities to help ensure a diverse population on campus.

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Degrees University of Missouri–St. Louis

Bachelor’s programs Accounting Anthropology Art History Biochemistry and Biotechnology Biology Cellular and Molecular Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Pre-professional and Health Sciences Business Administration Finance International Business Logistics and Operations Management Management Marketing Chemistry Communication Computer Science Criminology & Criminal Justice Economics Education Early Childhood Education Educational Studies Elementary Education Physical Education Secondary Education Special Education Engineering* Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Environmental Science Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering English American Literature British Literature Creative Writing Ethnic and World Literature Language and Writing Theory and Criticism Women’s and Gender Studies

History Information Systems Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Studies Mathematics Media Studies Modern Language French German Japanese Spanish Music Music Business Music Education Music Performance Theory/Composition Nursing Philosophy Pre-law Science Studies Psychology & Neuroscience Ethics & Society Health Sciences History Physics Astrophysics Engineering Physics General Physics Medical Physics Political Science American Politics International and Comparative Studies Legal Studies Public Policy and Administration Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Public Policy and Administration Nonprofit Public Administration Public Policy

Psychology Social Work Sociology Studio Art Drawing General Fine Arts Graphic Design Photography Painting Printmaking Art Education Theatre

Master’s programs Accounting Biochemistry and Biotechnology Biology Business Administration Chemistry Communication Computer Science Counseling Creative Writing Criminology Economics Education Adult and Higher Education Educational Administration Educational Psychology Elementary Education Secondary Education Special Education English Gerontology History Museum Studies Information Systems Mathematics Music Education Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Public Policy Administration Social Work

Doctoral programs Biology Business Administration Logistics & Supply Chain Management Chemistry Criminology & Criminal Justice Educational Practice Education Mathematical and Computational Sciences Mathematics Computer Science Statistics Nursing (DNP, PhD) Optometry Physics Political Science Psychology Behavioral Neuroscience Clinical Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Graduate Certificates ACP Instructional Communication Autism Studies Biotechnology Business Administration Business Intelligence Clinical Psychology Respecialization Community College Leadership Cybersecurity Digital & Social Media Marketing Early Childhood Teaching Elementary School Teaching Elementary & Special Education Teaching Gender Studies Gerontology

*Joint program with Washington University in St. Louis

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History Education Human Resource Management Institutional Research International Studies Local Government Management Logistics & Supply Chain Management Marketing Management Museum Studies Nonprofit Management and Leadership Policy and Program Evaluation Post MSN Nurse Practitioner Program Evaluation in Education Public History and Cultural Heritage Secondary School Teaching Social Justice in Education Student Affairs Administration & Leadership Teaching of Writing Trauma Studies Tropical Biology and Conservation Some graduate certificates may not be offered on a full-time basis.

Please contact International Student & Scholar Services for more information.

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See what organizations like U.S. News and World Report, the Princeton Review, Forbes Magazine and even the National Security Agency say about UMSL.

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20 Has the nation’s largest and most diverse program in biology

conservation.

Rated among the nation’s best business schools and top twenty for international business.

Named one of

“America’s Best Colleges”

Ranked in the top 100 for undergraduate engineering in the U.S. Offers top-ranked graduate programs, including chemistry and biochemistry,

education, and public policy administration.

Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

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