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Welcome to the University of Wyoming, a hidden gem located in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. With stateof-the-art facilities, outstanding faculty, and a deep commitment to visionary research and innovation, UW o ers students educational opportunities that lead to exceptional career pathways, all within a safe and caring environment.
Our courses combine classroom learning with real-life applications so students can understand the ideas shaping their fields today and learn how to contribute to those fields as the leaders of tomorrow.
Whether you want to do research using a supercomputer, or study a unique plant specimen, or intern in an art museum, the University of Wyoming will help you build a distinctive resume to unlock the future you want.
Laramie is the ideal American college town, featuring a supportive, fun community and impressive natural beauty. Our campus is situated just two hours from Denver and minutes from stunning landscapes that o er a full range of outdoor activities. The university is proud to be part of this beautiful, vibrant town. We invite you to join us in Laradise and launch your future!
Sincerely,
Dr. Isadora Helfgott Vice Provost of Global Engagement
The University of Wyoming is a one-of-a-kind university experience. Our comprehensive programming features cutting-edge technology, advanced labs, supportive services and accessible faculty, set to a backdrop of beautiful wide-open spaces and magnificent mountain ranges. Connect with us to start the adventure of a lifetime.
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International students from all over the world.
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, Wyoming, nestled in a valley between two beautiful mountain ranges. Laramie is home to 32,000 people and provides a welcoming, safe and fun community for international students. It was recently named “The Most A ordable Mountain Town in the West” by Outside Magazine.
Laramie’s thriving downtown is home to dozens of restaurants, cafes, shops, and activities. Laramie hosts events, celebrations, and parades throughout the year – the largest being Jubilee Days, which draws thousands of people from around Wyoming and the USA for a week of live music, rodeo and more. Other exciting events include an annual International Flavor Festival and the Laramie Farmer’s Market!
• Residence halls within a five-minute walk of campus
• On-campus apartments
• Free shuttle service to campus and town
• 10+ dining locations, including vegan, vegetarian, halal and kosher options uwyo.edu/living
UW has more than 200 di erent academic programs. We o er personable, interactive teaching and mentoring from worldrenowned professors with a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1.
Take a virtual tour of campus! uwyo.edu/visit
UW is home to over 10,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 72 countries, making it a friendly, safe, and tight-knit community of students, faculty and sta .
UW is the only four-year university in the state of Wyoming. This means you’ll have unparalleled access to advanced spaces for discovering, practicing and perfecting your education.
The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL) provides opportunities to engage at UW through inclusive student-centered programs, communities, services and experiential learning.
• Join or create a Student Organization
• Volunteer to help your community
• Obtain on-campus employment
• Serve as a student government leader
• Participate in fun activities, events and programs
• Find and grow your community
• Connect with resources to support success
Elevate your student experience: uwyo.edu/csil
The UW Science Initiative enables world-class research through innovative programs, large-scale active learning, cutting-edge facilities and engagement with students, educators, and community members. The Science Initiative provides UW students with exceptional resources and skills to carry into the future. Our resources include the:
• Drilling & Completions Simulator Lab
• Center for Advanced Scientific Instrumentation
• Center for Integrative Biological Research
• National Park Service Research Station in Grand Teton National Park
• NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center
Learn more at: uwyo.edu/science-initiative
GUJRANWALA, PAKISTAN M.F.A. CREATIVE WRITING
The Creative Writing program at UW is awesome. Unlike some other creative writing programs, there is a culture of comradery rather than competitiveness. When I saw the pictures of UW, I knew immediately that this place was beautifully tangled with nature and would be amazing for a beginner like me to get in touch with my inner writer.
Rabbia has held di erent leadership positions during her time at UW. One of them being a Global Student Ambassador with the ISS o ce.
The International Students and Scholars (ISS) sta are honored to serve as a home away from home for the UW international community. ISS hosts events and activities, and provides support for students to share their cultural holidays and celebrations. ISS creates an environment where students and families feel comfortable and welcomed, helping students celebrate their successes and engage with the broader UW and Laramie communities.
ISS develops lifelong relationships with all of our international students, from the admissions process to graduation and beyond.
A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY FROM UW,
Career preparation is paramount at UW:
• Learn from experienced industry professionals who visit classes as guest lecturers and for employment events.
• Hone your skills by working on campus in one of 3,400 available student jobs.
• Take advantage of our career services to meet one-on-one with career advisors and create a distinct resume, practice interview skills and find internships and jobs.
• Make professional connections with UW’s 127,000 alumni around the world, through our Alumni O ce.
• Connect with professionals from the 300 prestigious local, national and international companies that visit campus to recruit UW students.
UW’s John P. Ellbogen Entrepreneurship Competition awards $50,000 in seed money each year to outstanding teams of student entrepreneurs, as well as free o ce space for one year at the Wyoming Technology Business Center.
Discover additional employment resources at uwyo.edu/aces.
ARGENTINA
PH.D. ECOLOGY / NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
After obtaining a Ph.D. in Ecology at UW, I returned to my country, Argentina. I became the Director of Science of Fundación Rewilding Argentina, a non-profit organization that aims to restore ecosystems through the reintroduction of species that had been eradicated by humans in historic times. We work with a myriad of species, the mighty jaguar among them. In many of these projects, my major collaborators are former UW classmates—these are the kind of strong relations that you forge at UW.
M.S.
My M.S. degree and role as a Graduate Research Assistant at UW were instrumental in securing my position as Climate Change Program Manager at the University of Maryland's Environmental Finance Center. Through my involvement in cutting-edge DOE-funded projects and international conferences on carbon capture and storage and hydrogen infrastructure transportation, I've gained invaluable expertise in energy transition technologies and resilient infrastructure. These experiences have uniquely positioned me to contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation e orts in my new role.
TANDO BAGO, PAKISTAN
CIVIL ENGINEERING
COLOMBIA PH.D. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
I chose the University of Wyoming because it o ers excellent laboratories, facilities, professors and courses that significantly enhance my education in Petroleum Engineering. I was drawn to the program's mission and the numerous opportunities it provides for graduate students. The university's extensive experience in this field is also a major advantage. Additionally, Wyoming has significant oil and gas production and has become a key player in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, making it an ideal place to learn from professors and gain practical insights into the energy industry.
When she isn't working on her research, Laura likes to explore the hiking trails and rock-climbing areas just outside of Laramie.
Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Student Chapter.
MALAYSIA TRANSFER STUDENT / B.S. ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
I am fortunate enough to meet students from all around the world and learn new cultures. Furthermore, UW has given me the opportunity to grow as an Accounting and Finance student by fostering an environment for like-minded individuals.
Apply early as you must be admitted to UW before applying for scholarships. To learn more, visit uwyo.edu/scholarships
Scholarships are subject to change. Refer to uwyo.edu/sfa/scholarships/international for up-to-date information.
• Fall semester - June 1
• Spring semester - November 1
• Summer semester - April 1
Estimate for Undergraduate Students
• Complete online application at uwyo.edu/apply or apply with the Common Application
• $40 Application fee
• Certified and attested transcripts from high school or from each college or university attended
• Proof of financial support
• Copy of passport
• U.S. Citizens & U.S. Permanent Residents are not considered international students even if they live outside the U.S.
Submit one of the following:
• Minimum TOEFL: 71 iBT
• Duolingo: 100 for most majors
• Minimum IELTS: 6.0
• Nursing students minimum TOEFL: 90 iBT with minimum skill scores of 21 Reading, 21 Listening, 25 Speaking, 23 Writing
• Alternatives to TOEFL and IELTS requirements for undergraduate programs (excluding nursing) can be found at: bit.ly/english-alternatives
Applicants with lower language proficiency scores are encouraged to apply separately to the UW Intensive ESL Program: uwyo.edu/elc
& Board, Books and Health Insurance
* Additional program fees vary from $3-$25 per credit hour
Room & board based on double occupancy and unlimited meal plan
• UW o ers more than 100 graduate degree programs, providing a variety of subjects, rigor and depth of research. Each graduate program has di erent requirements and deadlines. Consult with your academic program of interest for admission requirements and required application materials: uwyo.edu/uwgrad
• After connecting with your program of interest, apply online: uwyo.edu/apply
• All international students must provide proof of English proficiency and financial support before immigration documents will be issued.
• Assistantships are available in a number of fields, with opportunities to be an instructor, reader, teaching assistant, laboratory assistant and more.
• Assistantships include tuition and fee reductions.
• Contact your program of interest for more information.
*Room & Board, Books and Indirect Costs
*Room & board based on double occupancy and unlimited meal plan.
International Students and Scholars also accepts scholarship applications for international students who have successfully completed some courses at UW! uwyo.edu/scholarships
Meet Tasnim Ara, a current student pursuing a graduate degree in chemistry! bit.ly/iaac-tasnim
PAPUA, INDONESIA
B.S. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Honestly, before getting the chance to come to UW, I had never heard about Wyoming before. But after UW representatives came to visit my friends and I at our previous college and talked about UW, I fell in love. I am a small-town girl, so I thought it would be a perfect place for me. I decided to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering because I grew up with a family of engineers, and I thought it would be cool for a woman to do mechanical engineering.
Vice President of Indonesian Students Association (INASA) and Member of WISEM (Women in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics)
I chose the University of Wyoming because it o ers a strong civil engineering program with experienced faculty and good facilities. UW o ers research opportunities and projects that can help students gain practical experience. The small community also gives more personalized attention to students.
Member of MILAAP, an Indian Student Organization on campus
Interested in how construction is organized in real time, Darsh recently received a personal tour of the new residence halls being built on campus.
INDIA
B.S. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Achieve academic English proficiency with the UW IEP!
Many students complete the program in one semester and then pursue their degree.
• 18 to 20 hours of academic English classes per week
• 15-week semesters begin in August and January
• Easy application process at uwyo.edu/apply
• Grammar
• Writing
• Listening/Speaking
• Reading
• Vocabulary
• Beginner
• Pre-intermediate
• Intermediate
• Upper-intermediate
• Advanced
The English Language Center o ers custom short-term programs for English skill immersion and American cultural experiences. Join us during the beautiful Wyoming summer for programs lasting 2 to 6 weeks.
Explore the historic, pristine, and diverse landscapes of the American West while studying English at a premiere public university.
Costs for short-term and special summer programs vary depending on number of students and length of study time.
Visit the English Language Center and learn more about our programs—begin your journey to Wyoming at uwyo.edu/elc.
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Please contact elc@uwyo.edu
