UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK
EXCELLENCE IS A GIVEN A University of Oregon education is an investment in yourself. You’ll learn from faculty at the top of their field, gain valuable work experience, and connect with a vast network of Ducks to set you on the path to success.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS RANKED IN THE
TOP 20 OR 20 PERCENT IN THE US
Accounting Architecture Anthropology Biology Creative Writing Conflict and Dispute Resolution Counseling Psychology Earth Sciences Education
EMPLOYMENT
TOP EMPLOYERS OF UO ALUMNI Apple Adidas Amazon Facebook
480+ COMPANIES CONNECT WITH STUDENTS THROUGH CAREER FAIRS AND ON‑CAMPUS INTERVIEWS EACH YEAR
Microsoft Nike Salesforce Wieden+Kennedy
Geography Legal Research and Writing Master of Business Administration (MBA) Philosophy
650+ COMPANIES HIRE DUCKS AS INTERNS EACH YEAR
Google Intel
Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership
94%
Physics Psychology School Psychology Special Education Sports Product Management
OF UO GRADS ARE EMPLOYED, IN GRAD SCHOOL, OR PURSUING OTHER EDUCATION ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION 3
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75% OF STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH ACTIVITY
UO FACULTY INCLUDE 1 Nobel Prize winner 1 MacArthur Fellow 2 National Medal of Science Recipients 2 American Cancer Society Fellows 3 Pulitzer Prize Winners 9 National Academy of Sciences Members 41 Guggenheim Fellows
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RESEARCH MATTERS
As a top research institution, the UO attracts faculty and students who are passionate about answering questions big and small. With so much activity on campus, there’s plenty of opportunity for undergraduate students to jump in and participate in groundbreaking research from day one.
TIER 1 NATIONAL PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
1 OF 32 PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE PRESTIGIOUS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
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Accounting
Dance
Advertising
Digital Humanities
Human Physiology
Music Composition
African Studies*
Disability Studies*
Humanities
Music Education
Anthropology M Arabic Studies* Architecture
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Art M Art and Technology Art History M Asian Studies Audio Production*
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South Asian Studies*
Music
Southeast Asian Studies*
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Earth SciencesM
Interior ArchitectureM
East Asian Studies*
International StudiesM
EconomicsM
ItalianM
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Native American Studies*
Music Performance
Educational Foundations English
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Environmental Science Ethics
Nonprofit Administration*
JapaneseM
Entrepreneurship* M
Music Technology*
Journalism
P Peace Studies*
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Black Studies*
European Studies*
PhysicsM
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Planning, Public Policy and Management M
Chemistry M
Family and Human Services
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SpanishM Spatial Data Science and Technology Special Education* Sports Business* Sustainable Business*
T Theater ArtsM
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Judaic StudiesM
Ethnic StudiesM
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MINORS, AND PROGRAMS
Multimedia*
Biology M Business AdministrationM
Majors,
History
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Music: Jazz Studies
Environmental Studies
B Biochemistry
H M
Philosophy M
Korean*
L Landscape ArchitectureM
Political ScienceM
Latin*
Product DesignM
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesM
BEYOND MAJORS
Writing, Public Speaking, and Critical Reasoning*
We provide advising and preparation for certificate and graduate programs in
* Minor Major also available as a Minor
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these areas: Dentistry
ChineseM
Folklore and Public CultureM
Latin American StudiesM
Psychology M
Cinema Studies
Food Studies*
Leadership and Administrative Skills*
Public Relations
Classical Civilization*
FrenchM
Legal Studies*
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Medicine
LinguisticsM
Queer Studies*
Occupational Therapy
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R
Marine Biology
Religious StudiesM
MathematicsM
Romance Languages
Mathematics and Computer Science
Russian, East European, and Eurasian StudiesM
Classics Comics and Cartoon Studies* Communication Disorders and Sciences
G General Science General Social Science
Comparative LiteratureM
Geography M
Computer and Information ScienceM
GermanM
Computer Information Technology* Creative Writing*
German and Scandinavian Studies* Global Health* Greek*
Medieval Studies
Middle East—North Africa Studies*
Forensic Science Law
Media Studies* M
Elementary Education
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25% OF INCOMING FRESHMEN ARE UNDECIDED ON THEIR MAJORS
Physician Assistant Pharmacy Physical Therapy Secondary Education Veterinary Medicine In addition, some majors offer concentrations
Scandinavian*
that allow you to further
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customize your degree.
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22,760
STUDENT LIFE
TOTAL STUDENTS
2,308 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM
99 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
36% OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS ARE ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES
SAFETY The UO is dedicated to
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT
providing a safe, secure living and learning environment for all students. The UO
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES
Police Department patrols
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the university’s campus and surrounding neighborhoods to
MILLS INTERNATIONAL CENTER
deter crime, heighten personal
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The UO campus is buzzing with activity and energy. With more than 300 student organizations, you’ll have room to explore your interests with other Ducks from across the US and the world. And our support programs for international students will help you get comfortable in your new home.
safety, and provide security.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
studentlife.uoregon.edu/getinvolved
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EUGENE IS THE
AMONG THE
#1
TOP 3
GREEN CITY IN THE US FOR AIR QUALITY, RECYCLING, TRANSPORTATION, AND GREEN SPACE
CITIES FOR BICYCLING IN THE UNITED STATES
PORTLAND, OREGON 161 KM 100 MI
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 398 KM 247 MI
DISTANCES FROM EUGENE TO MAJOR US CITIES
DENVER, COLORADO 1,569 KM 975 MI
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 2,878 KM 1,788 MI
—PEOPLE FOR BIKES
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 3,993 KM 2,481 MI
—NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S “GREEN GUIDE”
Your home away from home
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 DALLAS, TEXAS 2,597 KM 1,614 MI
MIAMI, FLORIDA 4,348 KM 2,702 MI
Can’t come to campus? Explore our virtual reality experience. 360.uoregon.edu
Welcome to Eugene, Oregon. We think it’s a perfect place to be a student. The UO campus is just a half-mile (one kilometer) away from downtown, so you can explore the city any time. With 231,000 people in the metro area, it’s big enough to offer great dining, cultural events, and entertainment options without being overwhelming. Our mild climate and beautiful natural landscape offer year-round outdoor adventure at our doorstep. And our miles of bike paths and free public transportation for students make it easy to get around without a car. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON 10
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financialaid.uoregon.edu/international
FINANCIAL AID
$1.7 MILLION, EVERY YEAR That’s the amount of institutional, foundation, and private funds the UO awards to undergraduate international students each year.
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 GLOBAL CORNERS SCHOLARSHIP
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL SERVICE PROGRAM (ICSP) INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
$4,500–$20,000 per year | Application due: March 1 Awarded based on demonstrated financial need and a unique potential to maintain a globally diverse student population.
$9,000–$33,000 | Application due: February 1 Awarded based on financial need, academic merit, and the ability to make presentations to diverse groups of people.
$1,000–$10,000 | Application due: February 1 Office of International Affairs scholarships have varying eligibility requirements.
WORK-STUDY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WORK-STUDY PROGRAM
$1,000–$4,500 | Application due: April 15 Awarded based on financial need.
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How to Apply Submit the following items to be considered for admission: • Official transcripts for all secondary or high schools, colleges, and universities • Proof of English proficiency (see chart)
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• International students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores; however, submitting SAT or ACT scores increases your eligibility for admission and scholarships.
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Fall Deadlines • EARLY ACTION: November 1, 2019 • REGULAR: January 15, 2020 • TRANSFER STUDENTS: May 15, 2020
English Proficiency • FULL ADMISSION: No additional requirements.
APPLY FOR ADMISSION You can apply through the UO application, the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or by downloading a PDF.
apply.uoregon.edu/international
• AEIS ADMISSION: Academic English for International English support classes during their first year of regular
2019–20 UNDERGRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE
UO courses.
TUITION AND FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,215
Students (AEIS) participants take up to six credit-bearing,
• CONDITIONAL ADMISSION: Conditionally admitted students are enrolled in the UO’s full-time Intensive English Program. Students begin regular UO courses after they complete this program.
Based on typical undergraduate enrollment of 15 credits per term (45 credits per year) ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,400 Based on most common room type
TEST
FULL
AEIS
CONDITIONAL
TOEFL
88–120
61–87
< 61
IELTS
7.0–9.0
6.0–6.5
< 6.0
HEALTH INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,562 BOOKS AND SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,178 PERSONAL EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,091 TRAVEL EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,326
SAT
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520 EBRW
< 520 EBRW
ACT
—
20 English
< 20 English
DUOLINGO
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Accepted on a case-by-case basis
ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,772 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. ©2019 University of Oregon SSEM0519 XXXX
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