WELCOME INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS! WELCOME WELCOME
The flags you see represent the countries I’ve had the privilege of visiting throughout my personal and professional life. I’m truly excited to have you join our global community at the University of Central Oklahoma. I look forward to meeting you during your time here, and I eagerly anticipate discussing the vibrant culture of your homeland.
Sincerely,
Todd G. Lamb President
AN EXPERIENCE THAT MOVES YOU EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE
“I discovered endless opportunities and lasting friendships at UCO. It felt like home and a place where innovation and exploration converged. UCO helped me uncover my potential in a community dedicated to fostering both academic distinction, as well as comprehensive personal growth.”
- Muhammad Talha Ali
International students
CRISP
(Community Responding to International Students Program) – connecting international students to American families.
International House at The Quad facilitates global engagement and intercultural proficiencies by bringing together Central’s students, staff, faculty and community.
International Student Council – an umbrella student organization for all international student associations.
SUPPORT THAT KEEPS YOU MOVING SUPPORT SUPPORT
What is Broncho Buddies?
Broncho Buddies is an intercultural program pairing American UCO students with international students. After being matched by common interests, students are introduced at a kickoff party. Throughout the semester, the Centre for Global Competency hosts fun events for Broncho Buddies to attend. Typical events include Thunder basketball games, laser tag, bowling and cultural excursions throughout Edmond and Oklahoma City. Broncho Buddies spend time with each other at least once a month.
Sources:
Crime Report; Niche; Savoteur
Photo credit: City of Edmond
Oklahoma City, 20 minutes from UCO
Oklahoma City Top 10 Best Cities for recent College Graduates
OUR COMMUNITY
Ranked one of the Friendliest Cities in the U.S.
1.4+ Million People in the Metropolitan Area
Sources: HeyTutor; World Population Review; Census Reporter
A CAMPUS IN MOTION CAMPUS CAMPUS
18
Student to Faculty Ratio
18:1
118 Undergraduate Majors
81
Average Class Size Graduate Programs
110,000+ Alumni from around the world
STEM OPT PROGRAMS
Undergraduate Degree
Study Four Years and Work Three Years
Graduate Degree
Study Two Years and Work Three Years
The University of Central Oklahoma offers its students the following STEM OPT-approved majors.
Undergraduate STEM Majors
Actuarial Science
Biology
Biology Ecology and Conservation Biology
Biology - Biomedical Sciences
Biology - Medical Laboratory Science
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Chemistry - ACS Certificate
Chemistry - Environmental Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science - Applied
Computer Science - Information Science
Chemistry - Health Sciences
Data Science
Economics
Graduate STEM Majors
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Applied Mathematical Science - Mathematics
Applied Mathematical Science - Statistics
Biology
Business Analytics
Computer Science
Computational Science-Computational Engineering
Computational Science-Computational Mathematics
Computational Science-Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Engineering Physics - Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Physics - Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics - Mechanical Systems
Engineering Physics - Physics
Finance
Forensic Science
Forensic Science - Chemistry
Forensic Science - Digital Forensics
Forensic Science - Molecular Biology
Nutrition and Food Science
Psychology - Experimental Psychology
Engineering Physics- Physics
Electrical Engineering
Forensic Science - Forensic Investigations
Forensic Science - Molecular Biology
Forensic Science - Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Science - Digital Forensics
Information Systems and Operations ManagementManagement Information Systems
Mathematics
Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Mathematics - Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management
Software Engineering
Supply Chain Management
After studying in one of the approved Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs, international students are given the opportunity to work for up to three years in the United States.
National Leader in Undergraduate Research
Forensic Program In The U.S. AwardWinning Faculty
FACULTY CENTERED ON CENTERED CENTERED
ON YOU
At UCO, you’re getting a top-notch education from faculty and staff who genuinely care about your success.
DWIGHT ADAMS, P Founding Director, W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute
• Former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.
• A member of the FBI’s research team that developed DNA techniques.
• Oversaw creation of the national DNA database, linking crime laboratories nationwide.
* Retired in 2023
JEREMY OLLER, Ph.D., Dean, College of Business
• Ph.D. in Economics and a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma
• B.B.A. in economics from the University of Central Oklahoma
• Business Excellence Award for
• Vanderford Distinguished Teacher
GANG QIAN, P Professor of
Computer Science
• Serves as the Chair of Computer Science department
• Experience working at HewlettPackard (HP)
• 19 years teaching experience
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS118 Degrees
College of Business
Accounting
Business Administration-Business Law
Business Administration-General Business
Business Administration-International
Business
Economics
Economics-Energy Economics
Finance
Finance-Insurance and Risk Management
Info Sys and Oper Mngt-Management
Information Systems
Management
Management-Human Resource Management
Management-PGA Golf Management
Marketing
Marketing-Professional Selling
Supply Chain Management
College of Education and Professional Studies
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Fashion Marketing
General Studies
Human Development and Family ScienceChild Development
Human Development and Family ScienceFamily and Lifespan Development
Kinesiology-Exercise/Fitness Management
Kinesiology-Outdoor and Community
Recreation
Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management
Occupational Safety
Organizational Leadership
Physical Education/Health
Psychology
Public Health
Special Education-Mild-Moderate Disabilities
Special Education-Severe-Profound/Multiple Disabilities
Speech-Language Pathology
Workforce Development-Family and Consumer Sciences
Workforce Development-Trade and Industrial
Workforce Development-Workforce Development
College of Fine Arts and Design
Art Education
Art-Studio Art
Arts Administration
Audio Production
Commercial Music
Dance
Dance Education
Design-Graphic Design
History of Art and Visual Cultures
Interior Design
Music
Music Education-Music Education
Music-Instrumental Performance
Music-Jazz Performance
Music-Vocal Performance
Musical Theatre
Theatre Arts-Design and Technology
Theatre Arts-Performance
Theatre Arts-Theatre/Communication
Education
College of Liberal Arts
Applied Liberal Arts
Communication-Interpersonal Communication
Criminal Justice-Corrections and Transformative Justice
Criminal Justice-General Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice-Police
English
English Education
English-Creative Writing
Geography
History Education
History-History
History-Museum Studies
Humanities
Mass Communication-Professional Media
Modern Language Education-French
Modern Language Education-German
Modern Language Education-Spanish
Modern Language-French
Modern Language-German
Modern Language-Spanish
Philosophy
Photographic Arts
Political Science
Political Science-Public Service
Sociology
Sociology-Human Services
Sociology-Substance Abuse Studies
Strategic Communications-Advertising and Public Relations
Technical Writing
Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies
College of Mathematics and Science
Actuarial Science
Biology
Biology-Biomedical Sciences
Biology-Medical Laboratory Science
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Chemistry-ACS Certificate
Chemistry-Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry-Health Sciences
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science-Applied
Computer Science-Information Science
Data Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics-Physics
Funeral Service
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mathematics-Applied Mathematics
Mathematics-Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Nursing
Science Education-Biology
Science Education-Chemistry
Science Education-General
Science
Science Education-Physical
Science
Science
Education-Physics
Software Engineering
Forensic Science Institute
Forensic Science-Chemistry
Forensic Science-Digital Forensics
Forensic Science-Forensic Investigations
Forensic Science-Molecular Biology
Certificates
Accounting Audio Post-Production
Cybersecurity
Financial Planning
Funeral Service
Independent Film Directing, Writing & Entrepreneurship Leadership
20 composite score on the ACT or 1030 reading and math sections combined SAT score
2.7 high school overall GPA or its equivalent OR
2.00 cumulative GPA or its equivalent
Proof
Submit one of the following to satisfy the requirement:
TOEFL 61 IBT (Internet-based test) or 500 PBT (paper-based test)
IELTS 5.5 overall band
PTE Academic 44
iTEP Academic 3.5
Proof of 12 weeks of intensive English study at an approved ESL program in the U.S. after achieving a minimum TOEFL score of 460 (PBT) or 48 (IBT) or minimum IELTS overall band of 5.0 or PTE Academic of 36 or iTEP of 3.0.
1) Complete your online application at apply.uco.edu 2) Upload your required admission documents including: • Official copies of academic records • Proof of English proficiency • Financial support documents • Government issued official ID or passport • SAT/ACT score report (optional) and/or audition form (music applicant only)
GRADUATE PROGRAMS81 Degrees
College of Business
Business Administration
Business Administration - Human Resources
Management
Business Administration - Managing Analytics
Business Administration - Professional*
Business Administration - Sales Leadership
Business Analytics
Finance
College of Education and Professional Studies
Adult and Higher Education - Lifelong and E-Learning
Adult and Higher Education - Interdisciplinary Studies
Adult and Higher Education - Student Personnel
Athletic Training - Athletic Training
Behavior Analysis
Bilingual Education/TESOL
Community Engagement
Early Childhood Education
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
Family and Child Studies - Infant and Child Specialist
Family and Child Studies - Marriage and Family Therapy
Family and Child Studies - Family Science*
Library Media Education*
Nutrition and Food Science
Psychology - Counseling Psychology
Psychology - Education Specialist in School Psychology
Psychology - Experimental Psychology
Psychology - Forensic Psychology
Psychology - General Psychology
Public Health - Community Engagement
Reading
School Counseling - School/Professional Counseling
Secondary Education
Speech-Language Pathology
Special Education - Mild/Moderate
Special Education - Severe/Profound
Talent Development and Workplace Learning -
Talent Development
Wellness Management - Exercise Science
College of Fine Arts and Design
Design
Illustration
Jazz Studies (Performance, Music Production)
Music - Collaborative Piano
Music - Composition
Music - Conducting (Vocal, Instrumental)
Music - Music Education (Vocal, Instrumental)
Music - Musical Theatre
Music - Pedagogy (Vocal, Piano)
Music - Performance
College of Liberal Arts
Addictions Counseling Composition and Rhetoric
Creative Writing
Crime and Intelligence Analysis
Criminal Justice Management and Administration
History
Museum Studies
Liberal Studies
Literature
Political Science - General
Political Science - International Affairs
Public Administration - Public & Nonprofit
Public Administration - Urban Management
Strategic Communications - Leadership in Communications*
TESL
College of Mathematics and Science
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Applied Mathematical Science - Mathematics
Applied Mathematical Science - Statistics
Applied Mathematical Science - Teaching
Biology
Computer Science - Computer Science
Computational Science - Computational
Engineering
Computational Science - Computational
Mathematics
Computational Science - Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Engineering - Biomedical Engineering
Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Engineering - Physics
Nursing*
Forensic Science Institute
Forensic Science
Forensic Science - Chemistry
Forensic Science - Digital Forensics
Forensic Science - Molecular Biology
Doctoral
Doctor of Science - Forensic Science
Certificates
Cybersecurity*
Disaster Management*
Enterprise Analytics
Food Quality and Safety*
Licensed Professional Counselling
Performance
Policy Analysis
Student Personnel – Program
Management
* Exclusively online
Admission Requirements
Between 2.50 to 3.00 overall GPA; varied by program
Other Requirements
(as required by the program):
GMAT or GRE score report may be required by certain graduate programs
Letter of recommendations OR OR
Audition for music programs or portfolio for MFA in design program
Proof of English ProficiencyGraduate
Submit one of the following to satisfy the requirement:
TOEFL 79 IBT (Internet-based test) or 550 PBT (paper-based test)
IELTS 6.5 overall band; PTE Academic 53; iTEP Academic 4.0
Proof of 12 weeks of intensive English study at an approved ESL program in the U.S. after achieving a minimum TOEFL score of 500 (PBT) or 61 (iBT), minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0, 46-52 PTE score, or 3.73.9 iTEP score)
Transcripts showing your undergraduate degree was completed from an accredited university or college within the United States or from a UCO-approved native English-speaking country.
Eligibility
Applicant must have completed or be currently enrolled in the final year of undergraduate degree.
Admission Application Deadlines
Deadlines vary by program, visit oga.uco.edu.
To Apply
1) Complete your online application at apply.uco.edu
2) Upload your required admission documents including • Official copies of academic records • Proof of English proficiency • Financial Support documents • Government issued official ID or passport • GRE/GMAT score report; audition form; portfolio (may be required)
5 Residence Halls
Rooms From $1,000 PER MONTH Including Meals
Multiple Meal Choices Every Day
That live on campus Have Higher Students
SCHOLARSHIPS
More than $700,000 scholarships awarded to international students each year. For the full list of international student scholarships, qualifications and deadlines, visit uco.edu/OGA.
INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARHIPS
President’s Leadership Council – up to $45,500 over 4 years
Leaders of Tomorrow – up to $33,000 over 4 years
Freshman Distinguished Global Scholarship – up to $16,000 over 4 years
Freshman Merit Global Scholarship – up to $12,000 over 4 years
Freshman Honor Global Scholarship – up to $8,000 over 4 years
Legacy Non-Resident Waiver – up to 12 credit hours of non-resident tuition per fall and spring semester over 4 years
INCOMING TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
President’s Leadership Council – up to $45,500
Leaders of Tomorrow – up to $33,000
Transfer Distinguished Global Scholarship – up to $8,000 over 2 years
Transfer Merit Global Scholarship – up to $6,000 over 2 years
Transfer Honor Global Scholarship – up to $4,000 over 2 years
Legacy Non-Resident Waiver – up to 12 credit hours of non-resident tuition per fall and spring semester
INCOMING GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Distinguished Graduate Scholar – up to $6,000 over 2 years
Graduate Merit Global Scholar – up to $4,000 over 2 years
Graduate Honor Global Scholar – up to $2,000 over 2 years
Legacy Non-Resident Waiver – up to 12 credit hours of non-resident tuition per fall and spring semester over 2 years
SPORTS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Soccer Club, Hockey Club, Esports Club – $500 per year
INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS (begins second semester only) – up to $2,000 per year. These awards are given for participation and/or leadership in organizations on campus.
GRADUATE PROGRAM SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Master of Business Administration – up to $12,000 tuition waiver with a required GPA of 3.0
Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Math – up to $8,000 tuition waiver available per year
For more details on how you can qualify for the scholarships, visit uco.edu/OGA.
Web: oga.uco.edu
China Office Xiao Fang Zhao, Manager Wechat / Phone: 86-1391-012-1391 Email: chinaoffice@uco.edu
Korea Office
Andrew Hill, Asst. Director, Asia Pacific Web: www.ucokorea.net Phone: 02-737-3066 Email: ahill53@uco.edu KakaoTalk: UCO
