UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
DIVERSITY
22,980 TOTAL STUDENTS
2,712 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM
95 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
34% OF FRESHMEN ARE ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES
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WE ARE ONE OF THE
TOP 25 LGBTQ-INCLUSIVE CAMPUSES IN THE US —CAMPUS PRIDE INDEX
With more than 300 student organizations on campus, you’ll have room to explore. Theater, politics, music. Languages or the environment. Student government, honor societies, sororities or fraternities. Focus on one passion or try a hundred. You never know where it might lead. 2
LIFE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
TIER 1 NATIONAL PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
75% OF STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH ACTIVITY
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS RANKED IN THE TOP 20 OR 20 PERCENT Accounting Architecture Anthropology Biology
EMPLOYMENT
Creative Writing Conflict and Dispute Resolution
TOP 10 EMPLOYERS OF UO ALUMNI
Counseling Psychology
Adidas
Microsoft
Earth Sciences
Amazon
Nike
City of Eugene
Salesforce
Symantec
Intel
University of Oregon
Education Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership Geography
94% OF UO ALUMNI ARE EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION
Legal Research and Writing Master of Business Administration (MBA) Philosophy Physics Psychology School Psychology Special Education
500+
3,300+
85%
COMPANIES ATTEND CAREER FAIRS ON CAMPUS EACH YEAR
STUDENTS WORK IN ON-CAMPUS JOBS EACH YEAR
OF STUDENTS COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP OR OTHER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
Sports Product Management UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
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A Accounting Advertising African Studies* Anthropology M Arabic Studies* ArchitectureM Art M Art BFA Art and Technology Ceramics Fibers Jewelry and Metalsmithing Drawing and Painting Photography Printmaking
h t a p R U O IND Y
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OGRA R P D RS, AN O N I RS, M MAJO
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MS
Sculpture Art History M Asian Studies
B Biochemistry M Biology M Business AdministrationM
C Chemistry M ChineseM Cinema Studies Classical Civilization* Classics Comics and Cartoon Studies* Communication Disorders and Sciences Comparative LiteratureM Computer and Information ScienceM
majors.uoregon.edu
Computer Information Technology* Creative Writing*
D DanceM Digital Humanities Disability Studies
E Earth SciencesM East Asian Studies* EconomicsM Educational Foundations
H
S
Music
History M
Audio Production*
Scandinavian*
Human Physiology
Composition
Sociology M
Humanities
General Music M
South Asian Studies*
Jazz Studies
Southeast Asian Studies*
I
Music Education
Interior ArchitectureM International Studies
Music History and Literature
ItalianM
Music Performance Music Technology M
J
Music Theory
JapaneseM
Popular Music Studies
Journalism
N
Entrepreneurship*
K
Native American Studies*
Environmental Science
Korean*
Nonprofit Administration*
Environmental StudiesM Ethics Ethnic StudiesM European Studies*
F Family and Human Services Folklore and Public CultureM
L
Latin American Studies
M
Physics
M
Leadership and Administrative Skills*
Planning, Public Policy and Management M
Legal Studies
Political ScienceM
LinguisticsM
Product DesignM
Sports Business*
provides strong advising and preparation for
T
certificate and graduate M
programs in these areas: Dentistry
W Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesM
Elementary Education Forensic Science Law Medicine Occupational Therapy
* Minor Major also available as a Minor
M
Physician Assistant Pharmacy Physical Therapy Secondary Education Veterinary Medicine
Psychology M
Food Studies FrenchM
Philosophy M
minors, and concentrations available to you, the UO
Peace Studies*
Latin*
In addition to the majors,
Special Education*
Writing, Public Speaking, and Critical Reasoning*
P
Landscape ArchitectureM
Spatial Data Science and Technology
Theater Arts
Judaic StudiesM
EnglishM
BEYOND MAJORS
SpanishM
M
Public Relations
Marine Biology
G
MathematicsM
Q
General Science
Mathematics and Computer Science
Queer Studies*
Media StudiesM
R
Medieval StudiesM
Religious StudiesM
Middle East—North Africa Studies
Romance Languages
General Social Science Geography M GermanM German Studies* Global Health
Multimedia*
25% OF INCOMING FRESHMEN ARE UNDECIDED ON THEIR MAJORS
Russian, East European, and Eurasian StudiesM
Greek* 5
EUGENE IS THE
AMONG THE
#1
TOP 20
GREEN CITY IN THE US FOR AIR QUALITY, RECYCLING, TRANSPORTATION, AND GREEN SPACE
MOST BICYCLE-FRIENDLY CITIES IN THE NATION —BICYCLING MAGAZINE
—NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S “GREEN GUIDE”
Your home away from home
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PORTLAND, OREGON 161 KM 100 MI
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 398 KM 247 MI DENVER, COLORADO 1,569 KM 975 MI
DISTANCES FROM EUGENE TO MAJOR US CITIES CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 2,878 KM 1,788 MI
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 3,993 KM 2,481 MI SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 702 KM 436 MI
WASHINGTON, DC 3,832 KM 2,381 MI
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 3,507 KM 2,179 MI
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 1,189 KM 739 MI PHOENIX, ARIZONA 1,516 KM 942 MI
MIAMI, FLORIDA 4,348 KM 2,702 MI
DALLAS, TEXAS 2,597 KM 1,614 MI
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SAFETY
Welcome to Eugene, Oregon. We think this city is the perfect
The UO is dedicated to
place to be a student. With lots of restaurants, entertainment
providing a safe, secure living
options, and outdoor activities, there’s always something to
and learning environment
do. The UO campus is just a half-mile (less than one kilometer)
for all students. The UO
away from downtown so you can enjoy all Eugene has to offer.
Police Department patrols
With many bike paths and public transportation that’s free for
the university’s campus and
students, you don’t need a car to get around.
surrounding neighborhoods to deter crime, heighten personal safety, and provide security.
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$2.5 MILLION, EVERY YEAR That’s the amount of federal, state, institutional, foundation, and private funds the UO awards to undergraduate international students each year. Our job is to help students understand their financial aid options so that finances don’t have to be a barrier to becoming a UO student. About 60 percent of our undergraduates receive some type of financial aid.
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financialaid.uoregon.edu/international
FINANCIAL AID For scholarships and work-study, you must apply for admission by January 15. Admission application materials, including test scores, must be received by February 15.
AUTOMATIC CONSIDERATION UO EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP*
$15,000 per year Awarded to incoming freshman with a 3.90 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale and a qualifying test score (1450 SAT or 33 ACT).
$10,000 per year SUMMIT SCHOLARSHIP*
Awarded to incoming freshman with a 3.80 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale and a qualifying test score (1250 SAT or 26 ACT). The GPA requirement is waived for holders of an official IB diploma.
$7,500 per year APEX SCHOLARSHIP*
SHEPHARD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Awarded to incoming freshman with a 3.60 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale and a qualifying test score (1220 SAT or 25 ACT). The GPA requirement is waived for holders of an official IB diploma.
Award amount varies Awarded to international students living outside the US who are admitted to the Clark Honors College.
APPLICATION-BASED INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL SERVICE PROGRAM (ICSP) INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
$9,000–$32,000 | Application due: January 15 Awarded based on financial need, academic merit, and the ability to make presentations to diverse groups of people.
$1,000–$10,000 | Application due: January 15 Office of International Affairs scholarships have varying eligibility requirements.
WORK-STUDY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WORK-STUDY PROGRAM
$500–$6,000 | Application due: April 15 Awarded based on financial need.
* Students can only receive one of the following scholarships: UO Excellence, Summit, or Apex.
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Apply for Admission You can apply through the UO application, the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or by downloading a PDF. How to Apply
English Proficiency
Submit the following items to be considered for
The chart below shows the English proficiency test scores
admission to the UO:
required for each type of admission:
• Official transcripts for all secondary or high
• FULL ADMISSION: No additional requirements.
schools, colleges, and universities
• AEIS ADMISSION: Academic English for International
• Proof of English proficiency (see chart)
Students (AEIS) participants take up to six AEIS classes
• International students are not required to
during their first year of regular UO courses.
submit SAT or ACT scores unless applying to
• CONDITIONAL ADMISSION: Conditionally admitted students
the Clark Honors College; however, submitting
are enrolled in the UO’s full-time Intensive English
SAT or ACT scores increases your eligibility
Program. Students begin regular UO courses after they
for admission and scholarships.
complete this program.
Fall 2019 Deadlines • EARLY ACTION: November 1, 2018
TEST
FULL
AEIS
CONDITIONAL
TOEFL
88–120
61–87
< 61
IELTS
7.0–9.0
6.0–6.5
< 6.0
SAT
—
540 EBRW
< 540 EBRW
ACT
—
20 English
< 20 English
• REGULAR: January 15, 2019 • TRANSFER STUDENTS: May 15, 2019 An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. ©2018 University of Oregon SSEM0718 F10019
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apply.uoregon.edu/international +1 541-346-3201 uoglobal@uoregon.edu 2018â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19 UNDERGRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE TUITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,345 Based on typical undergraduate enrollment of 15 credits per term
@UOIntlAdmission
(45 credits per year) FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,733 ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,922
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Based on most common room type HEALTH INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,300 BOOKS AND SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,146
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PERSONAL EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,034 TRAVEL EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,290
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54,770
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INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK 2019
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