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The University of Texas at San Antonio
About UTSA The University of Texas at San Antonio is an emerging Tier One research institution with nearly 29,000 students. It is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. OUR MISSION The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property – for Texas, the nation and the world.
OUR VISION To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.
WE ARE TOP-TIER We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.
South Texas Location
San Antonio is in south-central Texas, on the edge of Texas’s Hill Country. The city’s rich colonial heritage includes The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum. Following the San Antonio River, the miles-long River Walk is a landmark pedestrian promenade lined with cafes and shops. There are miles of parks, cycling and hiking trails and more for outdoors enthusiasts. A variety of art, music and cultural institutions across the city offer entertainment that bridges cultures and eras. Our Downtown and Hemisfair campuses are in the heart of San Antonio’s vibrant downtown. Main Campus is within easy reach of Texas Hill Country and wide open spaces. The San Antonio International Airport is 13 miles from Main Campus.
UTSA at a glance UTSA ESTABLISHED
One of the top 400 universities in the world and one of the top 66 public universities in the nation - Times Higher Education
1969
MASCOT Roadrunner
ENROLLMENT
No. 1 cybersecurity program in the nation - Hewlett-Packard / Ponemon Institute
28,787
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED 94
ACADEMICS 162 degree programs
FACULTY 1,410
RESEARCH EXPENDITURES $51.8 million
One of the “Best of the Best” U.S. universities for Hispanics, African-Americans, veterans and females - Hispanic Network Magazine
Among an elite group of U.S. universities to earn the Carnegie Foundation’s Community Engagement Classification - Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT $1.2 billion
ALUMNI 107,000
No. 6 in the nation in awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanic students - Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
Majors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Psychology
Kinesiology
Sociology Spanish
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION & PLANNING
Mexican American Studies Multicultural Early Childhood Development
Architecture
Nutrition and Dietetics
Criminal Justice
Construction Science & Management
Women’s Studies
Public Administration
Interior Design
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
COLLEGE OF SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC POLICY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Biomedical Engineering
Biochemistry
Accounting
Civil Engineering
Biology
Actuarial Science
Computer Engineering
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Cyber Security
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Economics (B.A. or B.B.A.)
Mechanical Engineering
Environmental Science
Entrepreneurship Finance
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS
General Business
American Studies
Human Resource Management
Anthropology
Information Systems
Art (B.A. or B.F.A.)
Management
Art History and Criticism
Management Science
Classical Studies and Humanities
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Multidisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
Management, International Science
Communication
Public Health (B.S.)
Marketing
English
Real Estate Finance and Development
Geography
Sport, Event and Tourism Management
Global Affairs
Statistics
History
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Modern Language Studies Music (B.A. or B.M.)
Health
Philosophy
Infancy and Childhood Studies
Political Science
Geology (B.A. or B.S.) Mathematics Microbiology and Immunology Multidisciplinary Science Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
HONORS COLLEGE The Honors College is open to students from all academic disciplines. Honors classes include special sections of regular courses with smaller enrollments and interdisciplinary seminars that bring together advanced students from diverse disciplines.
Master’s Programs
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS
Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
Anthropology
Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, Bilingual Education
Art
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION & PLANNING
Dietetics Studies
Architecture (M.S. or M. Arch.) Urban and Regional Planning COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Accounting Applied Statistics Business Administration (M.B.A. or M.S.) Business Admin., Business Economics Business Admin., Finance Business Admin., Information Systems Business Admin., Management of Technology Business Admin., Management Science Business Admin., Marketing Management Data Analytics Economics Executive M.B.A. Finance Information Technology Management of Technology
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Education Education, Curriculum and Instruction Education, Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Reading and Literacy
Art History Communication English Geography History Music Philosophy
Education, Special Education
Political Science
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Psychology Sociology
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Higher Education Administration
Spanish
Health and Kinesiology
Criminal Justice and Criminology
School Counseling School Psychology Teaching English as a Second Language COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC POLICY Public Administration Social Work COLLEGE OF SCIENCES Applied Mathematics, Industrial Geology Mathematics
Advanced Materials Engineering
Mathematics Education
Biomedical Engineering
Physics
Civil Engineering (M.C.E. or M.S.C.E.) Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Doctoral Programs COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Applied Statistics Business Administration, Accounting Business Administration, Finance Business Administration, Information Technology Business Administration, Marketing Business Administration, Organization and Management Studies COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS Anthropology English Psychology COLLEGE OF PUBLIC POLICY Applied Demography COLLEGE OF SCIENCES Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Neurobiology
Intensive English Program We offer international students a program targeted toward individuals who are interested in improving their English language skills. Students in our Intensive English Program may have the opportunity to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees at UTSA upon meeting admissions requirements. Our goal is to assist English as a Second Language students to increase their abilities and confidence.
Computer Science
Students take a series of academic preparation classes. These include:
Culture, Literacy and Language
Physics
» Reading/Vocabulary
Educational Leadership
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
» Writing/Grammar
Translational Science
» Oral Communication
Counselor Education and Supervision
Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Biomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry
» Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)Preparation For more information about the application process, please contact eslservices@utsa.edu.
Our Campuses UTSA’s campuses offer unique opportunities to learn, discover and grow. MAIN CAMPUS The 600-acre Main Campus is the hub of UTSA and home to students nearly every hour of the day and night. The Main Campus features the University Center, Campus Recreation, the Convocation Center, more than 350 student organizations, residence halls, two libraries and a variety of food options. The adjoining Park West Athletics Complex sits on 125 acres near the Main Campus and features a soccer stadium and a track and field complex.
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS The Downtown Campus, located in the heart of San Antonio’s business, social and cultural scenes, offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the College of Architecture, Construction and Planning, the College of Public Policy and the College of Education and Human Development. Approximately one-third of UTSA’s graduate students take classes at the Downtown Campus. The urban campus is home to many of the university’s community outreach programs and extended education offerings and serves as a convenient location for hosting communitywide events.
HEMISFAIR CAMPUS The Hemisfair Campus is home to the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures and UTSA Libraries Special Collections. The museum produces exhibits, programs and events that examine and celebrate culture in Texas. It also facilitates field trips, teacher training and curriculum development. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum hosts exclusive artifacts and educational programs from the Smithsonian Institution for the benefit of the people of Texas.
San Antonio: South Texas & Hill Country San Antonio visitors enjoy the iconic River Walk, historical landmarks, amusement parks (Sea World and Six Flags), a lively art scene, museums, performing arts stages, sporting events and annual festivals. Parks, wilderness trails and natural areas offer added opportunities for bicycle riding, hiking, canoeing and running. CLIMATE Located between the Texas Hill Country and the Gulf Coast, San Antonio has a modified subtropical climate. While there are occasional below-freezing days, the temperatures remain moderate for most of the year. »» Warmest months are July and August »» Average high temperature: 79.8 °F (26.5 C) »» Average low temperature: 68.7 °F (20.4 C) »» City size: 460 square miles »» Population (2014 U.S. Census): more than 1.4 million »» Trails: more than 150 miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails
»» Parks: 240 city-owned parks, which include swimming pools, gymnasiums, historic cemeteries, sports facilities, recreation centers and the Botanical Garden and Conservatory »» Natural areas: Government Canyon State Natural Area, Guadalupe River State Park, Honey Creek State Natural Area »» Sunny days per year: about 220
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN SAN ANTONIO H-E-B
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
USAA
Rackspace
Valero Energy
CPS Energy
Toyota Motoring Manufacturing Cullen/Frost Bankers
Clear Channel Communications, Inc.
How to Apply INTERNATIONAL FRESHMEN » Minimum GPA: 2.5 on 4.0 scale » Must submit official transcripts, diplomas, certificates, statement of results or national test examinations » Submit official English translation of all documents » Possess equivalent of U.S. high school diploma » ACT minimum: 21 or SAT minimum: 1000 (math and critical reading) » TOEFL minimum: 100 (Internetbased) or 600 (paper-based) or IELTS minimum: 7 » Application opens in August each year for the following year’s fall admission: ApplyTexas.org
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS » Minimum GPA: 2.25 on 4.0 scale » Must submit all official transcripts from each college/university attended, including Dual Credit work » Submit official English translation of all documents » Be eligible to return to your most recent institution » ACT minimum: 21 or SAT minimum: 1000 (math and critical reading) » TOEFL minimum: 100 (Internetbased) or 600 (paper-based) or IELTS minimum: 7 » Application opens in August each year for the following year’s fall admission: ApplyTexas.org
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Must submit all official transcripts from each college/university attended, including Dual Credit work. Documents must be in a sealed envelope. » Submit official English translation of all documents » Three-year programs do not qualify as a U.S. bachelor’s degree » GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in your last 60 hours of undergraduate work » 18 hours of work in your proposed area of study; this varies by program » GRE minimum: varies by program » GMAT minimum: varies by program » TOEFL minimum: 100 (Internet-based) or 600 (paper-based) » Apply online: apply.decisiondesk.io/utsainternational/account/login
Housing & Campus Life Studies show students who reside on campus report that they have a higher level of satisfaction with their college experience. Students who live on campus have higher graduation rates and are more likely to have a higher grade point average. Our on-campus housing offers several living options and price points. Students who live on campus have furnished living spaces, ease of access to campus events and organizations, and the ability to build lifelong relationships with their fellow on-campus residents. Visit utsa.edu/housing for more information about our on-campus communities. DINING Both the Main and Downtown campuses have several dining options. On-campus dining includes our Roadrunner Café, Starbucks Coffee, Panda Express, Chili’s Too, Smoothie King, Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, Chick-fil-A, Subway, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and more.
CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS With 345 student organizations on campus, UTSA has many options for you. Interested in academic, environmental, social justice, political, cultural, service, recreational, athletic, or Greek (fraternities and sororities) organizations? We have an organization for you. Don’t find the group that fits you? Create your own!
Athletics
»» NCAA Division I school
»» Member of Conference USA »» 17 sports »» 3 conference commissioner’s cups »» More than 70 league championships »» 38 All-American athletes MEN'S
WOMEN'S
Baseball
Basketball
Basketball
Cross-Country
Cross-Country
Golf
Football
Soccer
Golf
Softball
Tennis
Tennis
Track & Field
Track & Field Volleyball
Campus Recreation Badminton
Baseball
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Climbing
Cycling
E-sports
Fencing
Karate
Lacrosse
Muay Thai
Paintball
Powerlifting
Quidditch
Racquetball
Rugby
Soccer
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Triathlon
Ultimate
Volleyball
Wakeboarding
Wrestling
International Student Services OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
international.utsa.edu
THE WRITING CENTER utsa.edu/twc P: (210) 458-6086
TOMAS RIVERA CENTER utsa.edu/trcss/la/gsla Tutoring Services: (210) 458-6783 Supplemental Instruction: (210) 458-7251 Learning Assistance: (210) 458-4694 Graduate Student Learning Assistance: (210) 458-4694
CAREER CENTER utsa.edu/careercenter P: (210) 458-4589
COUNSELING SERVICES utsa.edu/cdc P: (210) 458-4140
DISABILITY SERVICES utsa.edu/disability P: (210) 458-4157
HEALTH SERVICES utsa.edu/health P: (210) 458-4142
Estimated Annual Costs The estimated annual cost is subject to change. For the most current prices, please visit international.utsa.edu/forms/ confirmation-of-financial-resources
Locating UTSA
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ESTIMATED BUDGET Costs may vary due to personal preferences. This is an estimated cost of attendance.
Credit Hours
Tuition & Fees*
Room & Board (on campus)
12
$16,500
$10,796
$9,558
$1,000
$2,200
$1,836
15
$20,890
$10,796
$9,558
$1,000
$2,200
$1,836
9**
$9,973
$10,796
$9,558
$1,000
$2,200
$1,836
Room & Board (off campus)
Books & Supplies
Medical Health Insurance
Personal Expenses
* Out-of-state rate applies
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