UVM International Brochure 2019-20

Top 100

University in the USA – U.S .News & World Report

University of Vermont The University of Vermont, founded in 1791, is a premier public university with world-class faculty and a vibrant campus community in a spectacular location. UVM students have it all­.

SINCE 1791

uvm.edu/admissions INTERNATIONAL BROCHURE

2019/2020

WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION

Meet recent graduates SHERLOCK K. PANG UVM ’14

Area of Study: Finance and Entrepreneurship Country of origin: China Current position: Hongtu Industry, Executive Director “My UVM experience was unforgettable. I’ll always remember the special connections with my professors and how they applied lessons to real business settings.

I am so grateful for how well UVM prepared me!”

Outstanding programs in engineering, business, health sciences and the environment are just the beginning.

WELCOMING COMMUNITY Students from everywhere say “UVM feels like home.”

AC A D E M I C S

53

Master’s programs

21

Doctoral degree programs

30

Accelerated master’s

1

#41

10,612 UNDERGRADUATES 1,552 GRADUATE STUDENTS

466 MEDICAL STUDENTS AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 33

#96 Among national universities*

Among 173 public universities*

*U.S. News & World Report

HOW TO GET HERE: UNITED STATES

MONTREAL

BURLINGTON

★

BOSTON

Burlington is easily reached by car, bus, plane or train.

Burlington International Airport, located 5 KM from campus, connects with major U.S. and Canadian cities.

DRIVING TIMES:

Montreal 2 hours Boston

NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA

MURAT MERT TITIZ UVM ’18

Area of Study: Psychological Science Country of origin: Turkey Current position: Innovative Autism Connections LLC “UVM provided unique opportunity for me to find direction as well as a home in a foreign place. Professors were not merely mentors, but also, in some ways, friends that I could approach openly. Their support gave me confidence to approach my current career.”

STUDENT ENROLLMENT

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO: 16:1

M.D. program

4,000+

Area of Study: Political Science/Anthropology internships listed by County of origin: France UVM’s Career Center.

Current position: International Develoment Consultant “UVM gave me the support I needed to find my passion. I didn’t know much about international development before UVM, but my professors encouraged me to explore, then turn my passion into a career. And, the City of Burlington offered me incredible internships in the field.”

Our historic campus is in the charming city of Burlington, Vermont – one of the safest, healthiest cities in the U.S.

Undergraduate programs

of graduates are employed or continuing their education within six months of graduating.

CAMILA AUVRAY UVM ’18

A BEAUTIFUL, SAFE CITY

100+

92%

3.5 hours

New York 5.5 hours

POPULAR MAJORS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Business Administration Economics Computer Science Psychological Science Biological Science Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Mathematics

GRADUATE SCHOOLS RECENTLY ATTENDED BY UVM GRADUATES Brown University Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College Georgetown University Harvard University Johns Hopkins University Massachusetts Institute of Technology New York University Oxford University Princeton University

University of California, Berkeley University of Pennsylvania Yale University

Application Information

Learning happens – everywhere.

Apply at commonapp.org — or — mycoalition.org and submit: • $55 USD application fee

Aboard the Melosira, our research vessel, students study water quality and aquatic species.

Alongside top scientists, UVM students are engaged in research to help end global health threats like Dengue Fever.

At international companies like Keurig Dr Pepper our students are developing products markets.

Work withfor topnew scientists to help find a vaccine for the Zika virus, as one example. UVM is engaged in

40%

research to stop the spread of this worldwide disease.

UVM student are part of the team.

You’ll feel welcome.

You’ll make friends in classes, your residence hall, playing sports, or in a club. UVM students are famously open and welcoming.

of students work with UVM scientists and scholars on research projects helping humankind.

All students live on campus the first two years in one of 37 residence halls. Study areas, kitchens, and lounges are located in or near every hall.

Official Transcripts

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One letter of recommendation

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English proficiency (waived for select populations)

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Proof of Finances

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Optional SAT or ACT score (required for U.S. citizens)

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Optional Interview

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Optional UVM Essays

APPLICATION DE ADLINES: November 1

January 15

April 15

First-year for Fall

Transfer for Fall

Early Action & Spring Transfer

Students with TOEFL iBT scores of 80 or IELTS of 6.5 can apply directly for undergraduate admission to the University of Vermont. For students who need English language support,

There are 18 campus dining facilities offering many delicious food options.

our UVM Global Gateway Program provides English training and coursework leading to

Burlington has a low crime rate, excellent public transportation and free buses for students.

information visit globalgateway.uvm.edu.

UVM has a major hospital and student health center on campus.

MINIMUM ENGLISH LEVEL UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT ENTRY OPTIONS

either the second semester or second year of a bachelor’s degree program. For more

83% of students get involved in 200+ clubs and organizations.

UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: 516 PLACES OF ORIGIN: 51

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TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5

Direct entry to undergraduate degree

TOEFL iBT 65 or IELTS 6.0

Two-term Global Gateway Program

TOEFL iBT 50 or IELTS 5.5

Three-term Global Gateway Program

TOEFL iBT 40 or IELTS 5.0

Pre-sessional Global Gateway Program

MEDIAN SAT AND ACT SCORES FOR ADMITTED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (fall 2019)

These tests not required for international students applying to UVM.

SAT EBRW

SATQ

ACT Composite

611

684

26.9

Scholarships

UVM

UVM automatically considers international students for merit scholarships up to $20,000 USD. Awards are Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Camaroon Canada China

Czech Republic Egypt Finland France Georgia Germany Ghana

Haiti Hong Kong Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Japan Kazakhstan

Kenya Korea Lebanon Libya Mongolia Myanmar Nepal Netherlands

Nigeria Norway Portugal Peru Philippines Russia Sweden Syria

Taiwan Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Viet Nam

made based largely upon academic achievement. $42,516

$12,600

$ 6,094 est.

Tuition and Fees

Avg. Housing &

Books, Health Insurance, Fees

Meal Plan Costs

Majors COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES Undeclared Animal Science Biochemistry Biological Science Community Entrepreneurship Community and International Development Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Sciences Ecological Agriculture Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies Food Systems Microbiology Molecular Genetics Nutrition and Food Sciences Public Communication Plant Biology Sustainable Landscape Horticulture COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Undeclared Anthropology Art History Art Studio Asian Studies Biochemistry Biology Biological Science Chemistry Chinese Classical Civilization Computer Science Dance Economics English Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies European Studies Film and Television Studies French Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Geography Geology German Global Studies Greek Health and Society

History Italian Studies Japanese Latin Latin American and Caribbean Studies Linguistics Mathematics Music Neuroscience Plant Biology Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychological Science Religion Russian Russian/East European Studies Sociology Spanish Theatre Zoology GROSSMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Business Administration

Students select one of three interdisciplinary themes: Global Business, Sustainable Business, or Entrepreneurship.

Students also select one of four concentrations: Accounting, Finance; Marketing, or Business Analytics.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Undeclared Art Education, Pre K-12 Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 3 Early Childhood Special Education, Birth-Age 5 Elementary Education, General-K-6 Human Development & Family Studies Middle Level Education, 5-9 Music Education, Pre K-12 Physical Education, Pre K-12 Secondary Education 7-12, undeclared Secondary Education, English Secondary Education, Language

Contact us: uvm.edu/admissions

Secondary Education, Mathematics Secondary Education, Science Secondary Education, Social Science Social Work COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Undeclared Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Computer Science and Information Systems Data Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Engineering Management Environmental Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Statistics THE RUBENSTEIN SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES Undeclared Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies Forestry Natural Resources Parks, Recreation and Tourism Wildlife and Fisheries Biology COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES Communication Sciences and Disorders Exercise Science Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Science Medical Radiation Sciences Nursing PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

admissions@uvm.edu +1-802-656-3370