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Strong outcomes. Our students graduate on time and are wellprepared for the job market or for graduate school. Approximately 64 percent of Miami University students are involved in internships, field work, or co-ops. Employers conduct more on-campus interviews at Miami University than at other universities our size.
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teaching has received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, The New York Times, and Businessweek. And more than 2,000 undergraduate students work with professors on funded research each year.
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A solid reputation with employers and graduate schools. Students have opportunities to obtain careerrelated experiences through internships and class projects with real-world clients. Miami University’s reputation for offering outstanding academic and professional opportunities helps
KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE CONSISTENTLY LISTS MIAMI UNIVERSITY AS ONE OF THE
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our students succeed in the job market and in top graduate programs.
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AS MANY INTERVIEWS AS OTHER UNIVERSITIES OUR SIZE.
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Miami University is a key recruiting school for international firms, including: Abbott Laboratories Dow Chemical Company Fidelity General Motors IBM JPMorgan Chase Marathon Oil Company Microsoft Nielsen Company Tata Consultancy Services Uber
A great place
Admission, fees, and scholarship opportunities for international undergraduates Applicant types:
Application requirements:
I-20 requirements:
• International students: Non-U.S.
• Application: MiamiOH.edu/apply
• Copy of passport or national
citizens or permanent residents
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• First-year applicants: Students in their CITED BY FORBES
final year of secondary/high school • Transfer applicants: Students already
• $70 application fee
identification card
• Official academic records
• International Student Financial
• Proof of English language proficiency • Recommendation letter
Support Form • Financial verification
enrolled at a university
International student scholarships
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Miami offers two merit-based scholarships for new first-year international students: PORTLAND
Annual Award Amount
$2,000 - $16,000; renewable up to four years
$500 to full tuition; renewable up to four years
Award Determination
Amount determined by academic records, test scores, and other factors received by Miami University at the time of application
Amount determined by academic records, test scores, and other factors received by Miami University at the time of application
GPA
No minimum; GPA will determine award amount
3.5/4.0 U.S. GPA or equivalent (minimum)
Test Score Requirement
No minimum; test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, ACT, or SAT) will determine award amount
ACT of 26 or higher OR SAT of 1170 or higher (Critical Reading + Math)
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All new first-year undergraduate international students who submit completed applications and meet the requirements for full
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admission for Fall 2016 are automatically considered for the International Education Scholarship and University Merit
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Scholarship. Miami University merit scholarships are highly competitive and, thus, not guaranteed. The academic qualifications
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determining scholarship awards are dependent on the strength of the applicant pool. No separate application is required.
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Priority consideration will be given to students completing all admission requirements by December 1, 2015. DALLAS
Test requirements Standardized tests are required for students whose first language is not English. Please provide one of the following: • TOEFL iBT: 80 or above* (Institutional code is 1463)
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• IELTS: 6.5 or above* • SAT: Critical Reading 500 or above** (Institutional code is 1463) • ACT: English 21 or above** (Institutional code is 3294) *Students with lower English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBT 65-79 or IELTS 5.5-6.0) may be considered for conditional
Miami University is a mid-sized, nationally accredited institution that offers an extraordinary educational experience in a classic U.S. university setting. Miami University students enjoy outstanding libraries, modern research equipment, first-class housing and dining, a beautiful campus, and the opportunity to get involved in more than 475 student organizations. Miami University is a safe, residential campus located in a college town. Oxford, Ohio, features a low cost of living and a stimulating
Weather June to August: Average of 24˚ C December to February: Average of 1.1˚ C Getting here Airports closest to Oxford: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): 1 hour south Dayton International Airport (DAY): 1 hour northeast
admission through the American Culture and English (ACE) Program. Learn more at MiamiOH.edu/ACE. No separate application is required. **SAT/ACT scores are encouraged but not required. Students who submit SAT/ACT scores may be considered for additional scholarship awards and may also be exempt from submitting TOEFL/IELTS scores. No preference is given for ACT or SAT; Miami superscores, using the highest test scores submitted for admission and scholarship consideration. For ACT, the highest scores for each subtest from different exams will determine a combined highest composite score; for SAT, the best Critical Reading and Math subscores will be used to calculate a maximum single score.
Important dates for international applicants For Fall (August) 2016 admission.
mix of restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment venues popular with university students.
1,670 International students from 77 countries are currently enrolled at Miami University. 15,460 undergraduates and 2,260 graduate students attend Miami University’s Oxford campus.
First-year students
Transfer students
Application deadline
February 1
June 1
Decision and I-20
March – April
May – June
Confirmation deadline
May 1
June 15
Note: The application deadline for the spring semester (January) is December 1.
Estimated cost of attendance
For the 2015-2016 academic year (two semesters, Oxford campus). All fees are subject to change. Tuition and fees............................................... $30,233 Room and board...............................................$11,644 Additional fees......................................................$700 Health insurance and other expenses.........$5,367 Total.................................................................... $47,944 These figures 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. For up-to-date information on tuition, fees, and scholarships, visit MiamiOH.edu/OneStop.
Learn more: contact Miami University Website: MiamiOH.edu Email: goglobal@MiamiOH.edu Phone: 1-513-529-2531 Fax: 1-513-529-0682 Mailing address: Miami University Office of Admission 301 South Campus Avenue Oxford, OH 45056 USA
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Major areas of study for bachelor (undergraduate) degrees (grouped by academic division) College of Arts and Science American Studies Analytics (Predictive)** Anthropology Biochemistry Biological Physics Biology Black World Studies Botany Chemistry Classical Humanities Classical Languages (Greek, Latin) Comparative Media Studies** Critical and Classical Languages and Cultures** Diplomacy and Global Politics Earth Science East Asian Languages and Cultures Economics Economics-Quantitative Energy** Engineering Physics English: Creative Writing Literature Professional Writing Environmental Earth Science Environmental Science** French Geography Geology German Gerontology (Social) History Individualized Studies International Studies Italian Studies Journalism Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies
Linguistics Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics Media and Culture Medical Laboratory Science Microbiology Neuroscience** Philosophy Physics Political Science Pre-Medical Studies** Psychology Public Administration Religion, Comparative Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies Social Justice Studies Sociology Spanish Speech Pathology and Audiology Statistics Strategic Communication Sustainability** University Studies (undeclared) Urban and Regional Planning Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Zoology
College of Education, Health and Society
College of Creative Arts
College of Engineering and Computing
Architecture Art (and Art Education) Art and Architecture History Graphic Design Interactive Media Studies Interior Design Music (and Music Education) Music Performance Theatre
Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Management: Electronics and Computing Environmental Science Manufacturing Engineering Paper Science General Engineering Manufacturing Engineering
Athletic Training Education Licensure Programs: Art (PreK-12)* Chemistry (7-12) Chinese (PreK-12) Early Childhood (PreK-3) English Language Arts (7-12) French (PreK-12) German (PreK-12) Latin (PreK-12) Mathematics (7-12) Middle Childhood (4-9) Music (PreK-12)* Science (7-12) Social Studies (7-12) Spanish (PreK-12) Family Studies Kinesiology Nutrition Public Health Social Work Special Education (K-12) Sport Leadership and Management
* Administered by the College of Creative Arts
Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering
Farmer School of Business Accountancy Analytics (Business)** Business-Economics Finance Information Systems Interdisciplinary Business Management Management and Leadership Marketing Supply Chain and Operations Management “University Studies” is a popular option, allowing you to explore your interests before declaring a major.
**Co-Majors These majors are a special category called “co-majors.” First, you must enroll in a primary major, then you can select a co-major as a complement to your major.
Pre-Professional Programs If you plan to attend a professional school after college, choose from the majors listed, then work with a faculty adviser to design your course of study. Miami offers pre-professional preparation in: Dentistry Environmental Studies/Forestry Law Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Science
Our list of majors and minors continues to evolve, so please visit MiamiOH.edu/majors for details and descriptions. Accreditation: Miami University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahigherlearningcommission.org), 312-263-0456. Miami University: Equal opportunity in education and employment. PRODUCED BY UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING 14K/07/15