2020 - 2021
Miami University I NTE R NATIO NAL STU D E NTS
OXFORD, OHIO, U.S.A.
This is home A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GROW AND THRIVEÂ Miami University is a midsized, nationally accredited 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.
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SEATTLE
PORTLAND
NEW YORK
DETROIT
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
2,895
ATLANTA
DALLAS
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FROM 82 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 December to February: Average of 1.1˚C
HOUSTON MIAMI, FL
17,246 2,217 UNDERGRADUATES AND
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.
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Top 1o for 10 years
Commitment to Undergraduate Teaching NATIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES U.S. News & World Report, “Best Colleges 2021”
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 one of nearly a dozen interdisciplinary areas of interest.
Participate in exclusive programming and receive mentorship from top faculty who will help you compete for elite national and international fellowships.
Benefits • Guaranteed admission to select graduate programs
• Faculty mentoring
Benefits • Annual monetary scholarship • Customized career counseling
• Emphasis on research • Residential college with faculty in residence 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.
Benefits • Miami’s premier scholarship, covering tuition & fees and room & board for four years • $5,000 academic enrichment stipend • Exclusive programming for Presidential Fellows
Meet our graduates Prasidh Arora
Lian Dongying
Chi Le
Graduation year: 2019
Graduation year: 2019
Graduation year: 2017
Major: Computer Engineering
Majors: Accountancy, Business Analytics
Major: Marketing
Home country: India
Home country: China
Home country: Vietnam
Prasidh landed his dream job
Miami gave Lian the opportunity to
Through Miami’s connections in the
with technology giant Microsoft
develop leadership skills in student
business world, Chi had marketing
at its Redmond, Washington,
organizations and class projects.
and analytics internships, from
headquarters. While a student, he
She was a tax consultant intern at the
traditional marketing departments
gained valuable problem-solving
Deloitte Cincinnati office, learning
and an advertising agency to tech
experience on Miami’s Engineers
time management skills and how to
startups. Through a Miami-based
Without Borders leadership team
communicate with her team and leaders.
internship in San Francisco, she
for water system projects in
She accepted a full-time job there. Career
made connections for a full-time
Rwanda and Uganda.
Fair and other networking events at
job as an ads operations analyst
Miami opened the door for her to meet
at Bamboo, where she combines
new people, alumni, and employers.
analytics and creativity.
Is there such a thing as too many choices? STUDENT GROUPS ARE A BIG PART OF LIFE at American universities. Miami University has more than 600 to choose from, including professional, social, Greek, cultural, community service, and spiritual.
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UNIQUELY MIAMI UNIVERSITY,
Uniquely Oxford Oxford, Ohio, features a low cost of living and a diverse mix of restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment venues popular with university students.
Top 1o COLLEGE
For Producing Fortune 500 CEOs MONEY MAGAZINE, 2016
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.
96%
OF GRADUATES EMPLOYED OR FURTHERING EDUCATION BY FALL 2019
A selection of graduate schools recently attended by Miami Alumni COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY DUKE UNIVERSITY HARVARD UNIVERSITY JUILLIARD • MIT STANFORD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY UC BERKELEY UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY YALE UNIVERSITY
How to apply
Applicant types • International: Non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents • First-year: Students in their final year of secondary/high school • Transfer: Students previously or currently enrolled at a university
Application requirements • $70 application fee • Official academic records • Proof of English language proficiency • Recommendation letter (optional)
I-20 requirements • Copy of passport or national identification card • International Student Financial Support Form • Financial verification
Important dates for international applicants For Fall (August) 2021* admission FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Priority I Application deadline
Dec. 1
June 1
Priority II Application deadline
Feb. 1
See below**
Decision and I-20
Dec. – April
May – June
Confirmation deadline
May 1
June 15
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ACT and SAT testing Most 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. Canadian and international students who have attended a U.S. high school for three or more years should be aware of Miami’s test-optional policies for U.S. students applying for Fall 2021. An ACT or SAT test score is not required for most, but there are exceptions. Learn more, MiamiOH.edu/test-optional-FAQs. MiamiOH.edu / 11
A great education made affordable Merit scholarship guarantee Miami offers guaranteed merit scholarships to qualified high school students who enroll as full-time students on Miami’s Oxford campus beginning in the fall semester. December 1 is the priority application deadline to be considered for Miami’s merit scholarship guarantee. Students who apply after this deadline will be considered based on scholarship availability. To earn a scholarship, students must apply by the deadline and meet the minimum academic criteria. No separate scholarship application is necessary. Visit MiamiOH.edu/admission/international for information about all scholarships for international students. CATEGORY
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Annual award amount
$2,000-$16,000; renewable up to four years
$1,000 to full tuition; renewable up to four years
Award determination
Amount determined by academic records, English proficiency scores, and other factors received by Miami University at the time of application
Amount determined by academic records, English proficiency scores, and other factors received by Miami University at the time of application
GPA
No minimum; GPA will determine award amount
3.50/4.00 U.S. GPA or equivalent (minimum)
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Estimated cost of attendance For the 2020-2021 academic year (two semesters, Oxford campus). All fees are subject to change. Non-Ohio Resident Tuition and Fees
$36,650
Housing and Meals (Room & Board)
$14,510
Health insurance and other expenses
$6,238
Total
$57,398
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. Visit MiamiOH.edu/ OneStop for up-to-date information on tuition, fees, and scholarships.
0%
INCREASE IN TUITION
Miami’s Tuition Promise
You will have stable costs for four years For all first-time Oxford undergraduate students, Miami University’s Tuition Promise guarantees that tuition, room and board, special purpose fees, and course fees will remain constant for four years. MiamiOH.edu / 15
Major areas of study Accountancy American Studies Analytics* Anthropology Architecture Art Art and Architecture History Art Therapy* Arts Management* Biochemistry Biology Botany Business Analytics Chemistry Classical Studies Communication Design Comparative Media Studies* 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) Inclusive Special Education (K-12)
Education Licensure Programs (cont’d): 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 Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Robotics Engineering Software Engineering Engineering Management: Electronics and Computing Environmental
FOR BACHELOR'S (UNDERGRADUATE) DEGREES
Manufacturing Engineering 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 Systems Interdisciplinary Business Management Interior Design International Studies Italian Studies Journalism Kinesiology Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies Linguistics Management and Leadership, Human Capital Marketing Mathematics
Media and Culture Medical Laboratory Science Microbiology Music: Applied Music Composition Music in Culture Music Technology Music Performance: Instrumental Voice Neuroscience* Nursing 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) Religion Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Social Justice Studies 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. For a complete list of current majors and minors, please visit MiamiOH.edu/majors for details and descriptions. For more information, go to MiamiOH.edu/admission/international or contact Miami University at GoGlobal@MiamiOH.edu. Miami University: Equal opportunity in education and employment. PRODUCED BY UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING 5K/09/20