Miami University INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2021 - 2022
This is your home away from home
SEATTLE
PORTLAND
A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GROW AND THRIVE Miami University is a midsized, nationally recognized institution offering a worldclass education. Our safe, residential campus is located in a beautiful university town. Here, you will choose your own path, gain practical research and internship experience, learn from renowned faculty mentors, and enjoy modern housing and dining.
CLEVELAND
CHICAGO
COLUMBUS DAYTON WASHINGTON, CINCINNATI DC
OXFORD INDIANAPOLIS SAN FRANCISCO
DENVER
2 HRS
KANSAS CITY ST. LOUIS
4 HRS
6 HRS
4 HRS
NASHVILLE
6 HRS 8 HRS
8 HRS
LOS ANGELES
1,800+
ATLANTA
DALLAS
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FROM 66 COUNTRIES ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED
GETTING HERE Airports closest to Oxford: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): 1 hour south Dayton International Airport (DAY): 1 hour northeast
WEATHER June to August: Average of 24˚C
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NEW YORK
DETROIT
December to February: Average of 1.1˚C
HOUSTON MIAMI, FL
16,500+ UNDERGRADUATE AND
2,300+ GRADUATE STUDENTS ATTEND THE OXFORD CAMPUS
Your success is our focus OUR TOP PRIORITY IS UNDERGRADUATES like you. That means you will be mentored by expert faculty who love to teach. They will encourage you to get involved in campus life, help you find academic programs that fit your goals, and introduce you to internship and career connections. We provide the support system you need to prepare for a lifetime of success.
Top Commitment to Teaching 10 Undergraduate NATIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES for 10+ years
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U.S. News & World Report, “Best Colleges 2021” MiamiOH.edu / 5
Meet our graduates Honors opportunities HONORS COLLEGE
PRODESSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
PRESIDENTIAL FELLOWS PROGRAM
Access rigorous courses and funding for research, independent projects, and study abroad while benefiting from personalized advising that supports your studies and career goals upon meeting minimum requirements.
Work closely with an outstanding faculty member and a team of scholars as you engage in an area of interdisciplinary interest.
Participate in exclusive programming and receive mentorship from top faculty who will help you compete for elite national and international fellowships.
Benefits •G uaranteed admission to select graduate programs • Residential college with faculty in residence • Emphasis on research
Benefits • Annual scholarship • Faculty mentoring • Customized career counseling
Benefits • Miami’s premier scholarship covers tuition, fees, housing, and meals for four years • $5,000 academic enrichment stipend • Exclusive programming for Presidential Fellows
All honors opportunities require a supplemental application. December 1 is the priority deadline for the Honors College and Prodesse Scholars and the firm deadline for Presidential Fellows.
Prasidh Arora ’19
Lian Dongying ’19
Chi Le ’17
Major | Computer Engineering Home Country | India
Major | Accountancy, Business Analytics Home Country | China
Major | Marketing Home Country | Vietnam
Prasidh landed his dream job
Miami gave Lian the opportunity to develop
Through Miami’s connections in the
with technology giant Microsoft
leadership skills in student organizations and
business world, Chi had marketing and
at its Redmond, Washington,
class projects. She was a tax consultant intern
analytics internships, from traditional
headquarters. While a student, he
at the Deloitte Cincinnati office, learning time
marketing departments and an advertising
gained valuable problem-solving
management skills and how to communicate
agency to tech startups. Through a Miami-
experience on Miami’s Engineers
with her team and leaders. She accepted a full-
based internship in San Francisco, she
Without Borders leadership team
time job there. Career Fair and other networking
made connections for a full-time job as an
for water system projects in Rwanda
events at Miami opened the door for her to meet
ads operations analyst at Bamboo, where
and Uganda.
new people, alumni, and employers.
she combines analytics and creativity.
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Is there such a thing as too many choices?
UNIQUELY MIAMI UNIVERSITY,
Uniquely Oxford Oxford, Ohio, features a low cost of living and a diverse mix of restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment venues that are popular with university students.
STUDENT GROUPS ARE A BIG PART OF LIFE at American universities. Miami University has more than 600 to choose from, including professional, social, cultural, community service, athletic, and spiritual.
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We provide a career advantage for every student LIKE YOU, OUR STUDENTS ARE GOAL-ORIENTED and focused. Our strong network of professors and loyal alumni will connect you to career opportunities. The Center for Career Exploration and Success helps you locate internships, practice interviewing, network with employers at career fairs, and more.
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97% OF 2019-2020 GRADUATES EMPLOYED OR FURTHERING EDUCATION BY FALL 2020
A selection of graduate schools attended by Miami Alumni COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY DUKE UNIVERSITY HARVARD UNIVERSITY JUILLIARD • MIT STANFORD UNIVERSITY THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE UC BERKELEY UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY YALE UNIVERSITY
How to apply APPLICATION TYPES • International: Non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents • First-year: Students in their final year of secondary/high school • T ransfer: Students previously or currently enrolled at a university
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Complete academic records • Common Application or Miami Application; $70 application fee • Proof of English language proficiency • Recommendation letter (optional)
I-20 REQUIREMENTS
Important dates for international applicants FALL (AUGUST) 2022* ADMISSION
• Copy of passport or national identification card • International Student Financial Support Form •F inancial verification
SAT OR ACT REQUIREMENTS International students are not required to provide an ACT or SAT score, but they may use the ACT or SAT to satisfy English language proficiency requirements.
Learn about test requirements
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Miami’s testing policy for Canadian and international students who have attended a U.S. high school for three or more years is the same as it is for U.S. students — an ACT or SAT test score is not required for students applying for Fall 2022.
First-year Students
Transfer Students
PRIORITY I APPLICATION DEADLINE
Dec. 1
June 1
PRIORITY II APPLICATION DEADLINE
Feb. 1
See Footnote**
DECISION AND I-20
Dec. - Apr.
May - June
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE
May 1
July 10
*For Spring 2022, December 1 is the deadline to apply and January 10 is the deadline to confirm. ** The transfer student application deadline will be extended if space remains available.
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A great education made affordable FALL 2022 MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Miami offers merit scholarships to qualified first-year students who enroll full time on our Oxford campus beginning the fall semester. Students who complete their admission application by the December 1 priority deadline and meet the minimum academic criteria below will be considered. Students who apply later will be considered based on availability. No separate scholarship application is necessary. Scholarships are not guaranteed. WEIGHTED GPA*
NON-OHIO RESIDENT (ANNUAL VALUE)**
4.30+
$15,000 to $34,000
3.95-4.29
$10,000 to $23,000
3.75-3.94
$6,000 to $18,000
3.50-3.74
Up to $12,000
*Miami calculates an equivalent U.S. GPA on a 4.0 scale for all international applicants educated outside the U.S. educational system. For international students at U.S. high schools (or those that follow a U.S. high school curriculum and grading system), Miami will recalculate your GPA to provide a weighted GPA if your school does not already add weight. **Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided students meet renewability requirements. 14 / MiamiOH.edu
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Scholarships range from $1,500 to $12,000 per year, renewable for up to four years. Awards are based on academic records and other information provided at the time of application. Apply for admission by December 1 for priority consideration.
#YOUAREWELCOMEHERE SCHOLARSHIP Up to two scholarships are awarded to international students with a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding. Awards cover a minimum of 50 percent of tuition, renewable for up to four years. Complete a separate scholarship application by December 1.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS Qualified international transfer applicants will be considered for scholarships based on academic and other information provided at the time of application.
Estimated cost of attendance 2021-2022* TWO SEMESTERS, OXFORD CAMPUS NON-OHIO RESIDENT TUITION AND FEES
$37,380
HOUSING AND MEALS
$15,080
HEALTH INSURANCE AND OTHER EXPENSES
$6,204
TOTAL
$58,664
*For the 2021-2022 academic year (two semesters, Oxford campus). All fees are subject to change. These figures are for degree-seeking students and 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.
YOU WILL HAVE STABLE COSTS FOR FOUR YEARS Earn scholarships
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For all first-time Oxford undergraduate students, Miami University’s Tuition Promise guarantees that tuition, housing, meals, special purpose fees, and course fees will remain constant for four years. To learn more visit MiamiOH.edu/Onestop. MiamiOH.edu / 15
Major areas of study Accountancy American Studies Analytics* Anthropology Architecture Art Art and Architecture History Art Therapy* Arts Management* Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship* Biochemistry Biology Botany Business Analytics Chemistry Classical Studies Communication Design Computer Science Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Data Analytics Data Science and Statistics Diplomacy and Global Politics East Asian Languages and Cultures Economics (College of Arts and Science) Economics, Business (Farmer School of Business) Economics, Quantitative (College of Arts and Science) Education, Health, and Society Undeclared Education Licensure Programs: Art (Pre K-12) Chinese (K-12) English Language Arts (7-12) French (K-12) German (K-12)
Education Licensure Programs (cont’d): Inclusive Special Education (K-12) Language Arts and Math Middle Childhood (4-9) Language Arts and Science Middle Childhood (4-9) Language Arts and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Latin (K-12) Math and Science Middle Childhood (4-9) Math and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Mathematics (7-12) Music Choral/General (Pre K-12) Music Instrumental (Pre K-12) Primary (Pre K-5) Science (7-12) Science and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Social Studies (7-12) Spanish (K-12) Education Studies Emerging Technology in Business + Design Energy* Engineering: Biomedical Chemical Computer Electrical Manufacturing Mechanical Robotics Software
FOR BACHELOR'S (UNDERGRADUATE) DEGREES
Engineering Management: Electronics and Computing Environmental Manufacturing Paper Science English: Creative Writing Literature Professional Writing Entrepreneurship* Environmental Earth Science Environmental Science* Fashion* Film Studies* Finance Food Systems and Food Studies* French Games + Simulation Geography and Sustainable Development Geology German Gerontology Global and Intercultural Studies* History Individualized Studies Information and Cybersecurity Management Interior Design International Studies Italian Studies Journalism Kinesiology Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies Linguistics Management and Leadership, Human Capital
Marketing Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics Media and Communication Medical Laboratory Science Microbiology Music: Applied Music Composition Music in Culture Music Technology Music Performance: Instrumental Voice Neuroscience* Nutrition: Community Nutrition Dietetics Organizational Leadership Philosophy Physics Physics, Biological Physics, Engineering Political Science Premedical Studies* Psychology Public Administration Public Health (College of Arts and Science): Health Policy and Administration Human Disease and Epidemiology Public Health (College of Education, Health, and Society): Behavioral/Promotion Real Estate Religion (Comparative) Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Social Justice Social Work Sociology Spanish Speech Pathology and Audiology Sport Leadership and Management Strategic Communication Supply Chain and Operations Management Sustainability* Theatre Undeclared (Undecided) Urban and Regional Planning Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Zoology “Undeclared” is a popular option, allowing you to explore your interests before declaring a major. *Co-Majors Enrolled students may select a co-major to complement their primary major. Pre-Professional Preparation Choose from the majors listed, then work with a faculty advisor to design your course of study. Miami offers pre-professional preparation in: Dentistry Law Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Science
Our areas of study continue to evolve and some majors have been condensed for print purposes. Visit MiamiOH.edu/majors for a complete list of current majors and minors. Visit MiamiOH.edu/admission/international or email Miami University at GoGlobal@MiamiOH.edu for more information. Miami University: Equal opportunity in education and employment. PRODUCED BY UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING 4K/08/21