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Study in South-East Asia<br />

Asian Institute of Technology<br />

(AIT), Bangkok Thailand<br />

Admissions and Scholarships Unit<br />

P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang<br />

Pathumthani 12120 Thailand<br />

T: +66 2 524 5031 33<br />

F: +66 2 524-6366, 524-6326<br />

E: admissions@ait.asia<br />

www.ait.asia<br />

Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia<br />

KM2, Jalan Lutong-Kuala Baram,<br />

Miri, Sarawak CDT 250, 98009,<br />

Malaysia<br />

T: +60 85 443939<br />

F: +60 85 443838<br />

E: enquiries@curtin.edu.my<br />

www.curtin.edu.my<br />

INTI College<br />

Jalan Arjuna Utara no. 35, Kebon Jeruk<br />

Jakarta Barat 11510.<br />

T: +62 21 5654969<br />

E: marketing@inti.ac.id<br />

www.inti.ac.id<br />

ERC Institute<br />

88 Huynh Van Banh St., Ward 15, Phu<br />

Nhuan Dist.,<br />

HCM City, Vietnam<br />

T: +84 8 62 9292 88<br />

E: info@erci.edu.vn<br />

King Monkut’s University of<br />

Technology Thonburi (KMUTT),<br />

Thailand<br />

Admission and Recruitment Division<br />

1st Floor, President’s Building<br />

126 Pracha-utid Road, Bangmod,<br />

Toongkru, Bangkok 10140 Thailand<br />

T: +66 2 470 8146, 470 8164, 470 8348<br />

F: +66 2 470 8164<br />

E: admission@kmutt.ac.th<br />

www.kmutt.ac.th/admission<br />

MIBT Indonesia (MIBTi)<br />

Jl. S. Parman Kav. 68 Slipi,<br />

Jakarta Barat 11410 Indonesia<br />

T: +62 21 536 2745 / 47<br />

F: +62 21 534 9972<br />

E: info@mibt.or.id<br />

www.mibt.or.id<br />

www.acteducationsolutions.com<br />

NTT Institute of <strong>International</strong><br />

Education (NIIE), Vietnam<br />

298A, Nguyen Tat Thanh Street., Ward<br />

13, District 4,<br />

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />

T: +84 8 39 404 208<br />

F: +84 8 38 255 675<br />

E: info@niie.edu.vn<br />

www.niie.edu.vn<br />

President University, Indonesia<br />

Jl. Ki Hajar Dewantara<br />

Kota Jababeka, Cikarang Baru,<br />

Bekasi 17550 Indonesia<br />

T: +62 21 8910 9762 63 ext. 112-115<br />

E: vasu@president.ac.id<br />

www.president.ac.id<br />

RMIT <strong>International</strong> University<br />

Vietnam<br />

Saigon South Campus<br />

702 Nguyen Van Linh Blvd.<br />

Tan Phong Ward, District 7<br />

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />

T: +84 8 3776 1369<br />

F: +84 8 3776 1399<br />

E: enquiries@rmit.edu.vn<br />

www.rmit.edu.vn<br />

Sirindhorn <strong>International</strong> Institute<br />

of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat<br />

University, Thailand<br />

Admissions Division<br />

Please contact Ms Puttawan<br />

Charoenpun<br />

T: +66 2 986 9009 ext. 1201<br />

F: +66 2 986 9106<br />

E: puttawan@siit.tu.ac.th<br />

Photo Credits:<br />

<strong>ACT</strong>, Inc: Inside cover / Page 1: Eun Bae Oh with permission to <strong>ACT</strong> Education Solutions, Limited<br />

thinkstockphotos.com.au: Cover: Pages: 2, 4, 21, 22, 23,38, 39, 46, 60 / Imagesource CD: Pages: 3, 5, 14.<br />

Digitalvision CD: Pages: 4, 18, 24, 34, 40, 52, 60 / All other images provided by educational institutions.<br />

© 2013 by <strong>ACT</strong> Education Solutions, Limited.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Global Assessment Certificate logo is a registered trademark of <strong>ACT</strong> Education Solutions, Limited, in Australia and other countries.<br />

Global Assessment Certificate TM is a trademark of <strong>ACT</strong> Education Solutions, Limited, in Australia and other countries.<br />

English Proficiency Program TM is a trademark of <strong>ACT</strong> Education Solutions, Limited, in Australia and other countries.<br />

<strong>ACT</strong> ® and <strong>ACT</strong> Assessment ® are registered trademarks of <strong>ACT</strong>, Inc., in the United States and other countries.<br />

Disclaimer:<br />

All information contained in this brochure was correct at time of printing.<br />

Soegijaparanata Catholic<br />

University, Indonesia<br />

Jl. Pawiyatan Luhur IV/1<br />

Bendan Duwur<br />

Semarang 50234<br />

T: +62 24 8441555<br />

F: +62 24 8445265<br />

E: humas@unika.ac.id<br />

www.unika.ac.id<br />

Swinburne University of Technology,<br />

Sarawak Campus<br />

Jalan Simpang Tiga, Kuching<br />

Sarawak 93350 Malaysia<br />

T: +60 82 415353<br />

F: +60 82 428353<br />

E: study@swinburne.edu.my<br />

www.swinburne.edu.my<br />

University of the Thai Chamber<br />

of Commerce (UTCC), Thailand<br />

Office of <strong>International</strong> Programs<br />

10/F, Building 7,<br />

126/1 Vibhavadee-Rangsit Road,<br />

Dindaeng,<br />

Bangkok 10400 Thailand<br />

T: +66 2 697 6140<br />

F: +66 2 697 6132<br />

E: icutcc@gmail.com; utcc_ic_team@<br />

googlegroups.com<br />

http://www.utcc.ac.th/<br />

Zaman University, Cambodia<br />

St: 315, No: 8, Boeng Kok 1,<br />

Toul Kork, Phnom Penh Cambodia<br />

T: +85 5 23 996 111<br />

F: +85 5 23 992 000<br />

E: info@zamanuniversity.edu.kh<br />

www.zamanuniversity.edu.kh<br />

<strong>ACT</strong>, Inc<br />

Study in Mexico<br />

Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla<br />

Admissions Department<br />

Blvd. del Niño Poblano 2901<br />

U. Territorial Atlixcayotl<br />

Puebla, Pue. 72190, Mexico<br />

T: +52 222 372 3030<br />

F: +52 222 229 0781<br />

E: admisiones@iberopuebla.mx<br />

www.iberopuebla.mx<br />

Universidad Popular Autónoma del<br />

Estado de Puebla (UPAEP)<br />

21 Sur, 1103 Barrio de Santiago C.P.<br />

Puebla, Pue. 72410 Mexico<br />

T: +54 222 2299 400 ext. 7774<br />

F: +52 222 246 69 24<br />

E: monica.hijar@upaep.mx<br />

www.upaep.mx<br />

Study elsewhere<br />

University of the South Pacific<br />

USP <strong>International</strong><br />

Laucala Campus<br />

Private Mail Bag<br />

Suva, Fiji Islands<br />

T: +679 323 2916<br />

F: +679 323 1504<br />

E: international@usp.ac.fj<br />

University of Trinidad & Tobago<br />

T: +868 642 8888 or 223 4888<br />

E: utt.marketing@utt.edu.tt<br />

web@utt.edu.tt<br />

http://u.tt/<br />

AES, Limited<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>GAC</strong> <strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong><br />

Handbook 2013<br />

www.acteducationsolutions.com


III<br />

Contents<br />

www.actseducationsolutions.com<br />

IF Message from the CEO of <strong>ACT</strong><br />

1 <strong>The</strong> Global Assessment<br />

Certificate (<strong>GAC</strong>)<br />

2 Study in the USA<br />

5 <strong>The</strong> University of Arkansas<br />

6 Berkeley College<br />

7 University of Georgia<br />

8 Humboldt State University<br />

9 University of Idaho<br />

10 <strong>The</strong> University of Iowa<br />

11 Iowa State University<br />

12 Johnson & Wales University<br />

13 Lewis-Clark State College<br />

14 LIU Post – Long Island University<br />

15 University of Northern Iowa<br />

16 <strong>The</strong> University of Oklahoma<br />

17 Oklahoma State University<br />

18 University of Redlands<br />

19 Saint Mary’s College of California<br />

20 Southern Oregon University<br />

21 State University of New York (SUNY),<br />

Fredonia Campus<br />

22 Study in Australia<br />

25 Bond University<br />

26 Curtin University / Curtin University Sydney<br />

/ Curtin University Sarawak<br />

27 Griffith University<br />

28 Macquarie University<br />

29 University of South Australia<br />

30 Swinburne University of Technology<br />

31 University of Wollongong<br />

32 Study in Canada<br />

35 Concordia University –<br />

John Molson School of Business<br />

36 Dalhousie University<br />

37 University of Windsor<br />

38 Study in the UK<br />

41 Bangor University<br />

42 University of Glasgow<br />

43 University of Greenwich, London<br />

44 Kingston University, London<br />

45 University of West London<br />

46 Study in Singapore<br />

48 Curtin Singapore<br />

49 Singapore Institute of Management<br />

Pte Ltd<br />

50 Study in Malaysia, Indonesia<br />

and Vietnam<br />

53 Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia<br />

54 ERC Institute, Vietnam<br />

55 NTT Institute of <strong>International</strong> Education (NIIE)<br />

56 President University<br />

57 RMIT <strong>International</strong> University Vietnam<br />

58 Swinburne University of Technology,<br />

Sarawak Campus<br />

60 Study in Mexico<br />

62 Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla<br />

63 Universidad Popular Autónoma<br />

del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP)<br />

64 Contact details for students<br />

Jon Whitmore – CEO<br />

<strong>ACT</strong>, Inc.<br />

Our Mission<br />

Students, Parents, and Friends,<br />

Message from the CEO of <strong>ACT</strong><br />

Helping people achieve education<br />

and workplace success<br />

For more than five decades, <strong>ACT</strong>’s staff members have vigorously<br />

pursued our organization’s mission of “Helping people achieve<br />

education and workplace success.” <strong>ACT</strong> Education Solutions,<br />

Limited, (AES), a subsidiary founded in 2005, enables <strong>ACT</strong> to extend<br />

the services we have developed over more than a half century to<br />

individuals and organizations throughout the world.<br />

AES is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Our field offices in<br />

Shanghai, Singapore, and Jakarta support our clients and partners<br />

in their respective regions and develop new opportunities for<br />

our organization. AES links universities with students ready for<br />

matriculation and helps students prepare for university-level study<br />

overseas.<br />

AES concentrates its efforts on growing and supporting student and<br />

institutional participation in the Global Assessment Certificate (<strong>GAC</strong>)<br />

program and a suite of English Language Programs (ELP).<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>GAC</strong>, taught and evaluated in English, helps students learning<br />

English develop the skills they need to be admitted to and succeed<br />

at colleges and universities that teach in English. Currently, the<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> is taught at high schools, universities, and private colleges in<br />

14 countries throughout the world. <strong>GAC</strong> students have gone on to<br />

graduate from universities in the United States, the United Kingdom,<br />

Australia, and Canada.<br />

As one of the final steps in earning the <strong>GAC</strong>, students can elect to take<br />

the <strong>ACT</strong> ® Test. This capstone test is universally recognized by colleges<br />

and universities across the United States for assessing students’<br />

readiness for college-level study and is also accepted by colleges and<br />

universities around the world.<br />

<strong>The</strong> ELP help people from non-English speaking backgrounds learn<br />

to use English effectively in both general and academic contexts,<br />

including the <strong>GAC</strong> program. <strong>The</strong> programs develop competence in<br />

English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, and an<br />

understanding of the cultures of English-speaking peoples.<br />

At <strong>ACT</strong>, we are enthusiastic about the growth of our international<br />

endeavors and take great pride in the value our programs provide for<br />

the individuals and organizations they serve. AES reflects the global<br />

commitment to our mission of “Helping people achieve education and<br />

workplace success.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> Global Assessment<br />

Certificate program<br />

Eun Bae Oh - from South Korea<br />

Now studying at Oklahoma State<br />

University, USA<br />

“<strong>The</strong> first day I arrived at Oklahoma<br />

State University, I was very nervous<br />

with anticipation. This was the<br />

result of my going to America for<br />

the first time and attending<br />

university overseas. However, I was<br />

able to adapt easily to university<br />

because of the <strong>GAC</strong> program.<br />

“For me, the speaking and writing<br />

classes were very helpful. When I<br />

first started the <strong>GAC</strong> program, I had<br />

limited vocabulary, weak grammar<br />

and no confidence in speaking.<br />

But as I progressed in the program,<br />

I was able to overcome these<br />

problems. I received a lot of help<br />

in writing during the <strong>GAC</strong> program.<br />

“Through the <strong>GAC</strong>, I also developed<br />

an ability to speak in English,<br />

with confidence, and this ability<br />

helped me to make friends, attend<br />

classes, and even ask questions<br />

during class in Oklahoma.<br />

… if you try really hard in the <strong>GAC</strong><br />

program, not only can you receive<br />

scholarships but the experience<br />

of attending the <strong>GAC</strong> program in<br />

all its entirety will help you learn<br />

necessary skills to be successful<br />

overseas, which is tremendously<br />

helpful. Good luck!”<br />

<strong>The</strong> Global Assessment Certificate (<strong>GAC</strong>) program is a university<br />

preparation program that provides<br />

students with the academic<br />

knowledge, skills, and confidence<br />

to enter and successfully complete<br />

a bachelors degree at one of many<br />

selected universities. <strong>GAC</strong> graduates<br />

can apply for admission to more<br />

than 90 postsecondary institutions –<br />

<strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong> – in the United<br />

States, Canada, United Kingdom,<br />

Australia, Singapore, Cambodia,<br />

Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Thailand<br />

and Vietnam. Some <strong>Pathway</strong><br />

<strong>Universities</strong> offer credit points for an<br />

undergraduate degree, and a number<br />

of them offer scholarships which can<br />

significantly reduce tuition and living<br />

expenses.<br />

All students who complete the <strong>GAC</strong><br />

are eligible to take the <strong>ACT</strong> ® Test, a<br />

multiple-choice test that covers four<br />

areas of study: English, Mathematics,<br />

Reading and Science, and an optional<br />

test of Writing. This test is used<br />

extensively by universities and<br />

colleges in the USA to determine<br />

undergraduate entry. <strong>The</strong> <strong>GAC</strong> is<br />

the only international university<br />

preparation program that includes<br />

the <strong>ACT</strong> as part of its curriculum.<br />

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<strong>GAC</strong> graduates can apply for admission to more than 90<br />

postsecondary institutions in the United States, Canada,<br />

the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Cambodia,<br />

Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam.<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>GAC</strong> consists of three levels<br />

of study, and a fast track option is<br />

available for students with additional<br />

prior learning that can be recognized.<br />

<strong>The</strong> core program consists of English,<br />

Mathematics, Computing, Business,<br />

Science and Social Science, supported<br />

by a systematic study of learning skills<br />

for success at university. Elective units<br />

allow students to choose between<br />

the <strong>International</strong> English Language<br />

Testing System (IELTS ) and the<br />

Test of English as a Foreign Language<br />

(TOEFL ® ) preparation.<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>GAC</strong> has been evaluated and<br />

recognized as meeting university<br />

admissions requirements by all <strong>GAC</strong><br />

<strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong>. For example,<br />

recognition by the American Council<br />

on Education (ACE) of the <strong>GAC</strong><br />

provides for up to 39 credit units of<br />

advanced standing. This means that<br />

a US university can grant up to two<br />

semesters of credit for the <strong>GAC</strong>.*<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are few decisions in life as<br />

important as the choice of university<br />

for your bachelor degree. To help you<br />

in this decision, we have provided this<br />

handbook which presents a selection<br />

of <strong>GAC</strong> <strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong>.<br />

For a full list of <strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong><br />

refer to: www.globalassessment.com<br />

*Please note:<br />

Individual universities award credit to<br />

students and not all universities will offer<br />

up to 39 credits. Students are advised to<br />

check with individual universities for the<br />

credit they will offer for the course selected.<br />

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TACOMA<br />

LEWISTON<br />

ASHLAND<br />

ARCATA<br />

MORAGA<br />

REDLANDS<br />

La JOLLA<br />

FAYETTEVILLE, AR<br />

University of Arkansas<br />

MUNCIE, IN<br />

Ball State University<br />

NEW YORK, NJ<br />

Berkeley College<br />

90 LOCATIONS ACROSS<br />

AMERICA & CANADA<br />

DeVry University<br />

ADA, OK<br />

East Central University<br />

ERIE, PA<br />

Gannon University<br />

ATHENS, GA<br />

University of Georgia<br />

ARCATA, CA<br />

Humboldt State University<br />

MOSCOW, ID<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Idaho<br />

IOWA CITY, IA<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Iowa<br />

MISSOULA<br />

MOSCOW<br />

SPRINGFIELD, IL<br />

University of Illinois Springfield<br />

SUPERIOR<br />

HENNIKER<br />

OSWEGO PROVIDENCE<br />

KEARNEY<br />

AMES<br />

CEDAR FALLS<br />

IOWA CITY<br />

FREDONIA<br />

ERIE NEW YORK<br />

GLASSBORO<br />

WESTERVILLE<br />

BROOKVILLE<br />

DENVER<br />

SPRINGFIELD MUNCIE<br />

STILLWATER<br />

NORMAN<br />

ADA<br />

AMES, IA<br />

Iowa State University<br />

PROVIDENCE, RI<br />

NORTH MIAMI, FL<br />

CHARLOTTE, NC<br />

DENVER, CO<br />

Johnson & Wales University<br />

LEWISTON, ID<br />

Lewis-Clark State College<br />

BROOKVILLE, NY<br />

LIU Post<br />

ORONO, ME<br />

University of Maine<br />

MISSOULA, MT<br />

University of Montana<br />

La JOLLA, CA<br />

National University<br />

FAYETTEVILLE<br />

FLORENCE<br />

KEARNEY, NE<br />

University of Nebraska<br />

HENNIKER, NH<br />

New England College<br />

FLORENCE, AL<br />

University of North Alabama<br />

CEDAR FALLS, IA<br />

University of Northern Iowa<br />

NORMAN, OK<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Oklahoma<br />

STILLWATER, OK<br />

Oklahoma State University<br />

WESTERVILLE, OH<br />

Otterbein University<br />

TACOMA, WA<br />

Pacific Lutheran University<br />

REDLANDS, CA<br />

University of Redlands<br />

ATHENS<br />

CHARLOTTE<br />

ORONO<br />

NORTH MIAMI<br />

GLASSBORO, NJ<br />

Rowan University<br />

MORAGA, CA<br />

Saint Mary’s College<br />

ASHLAND, OR<br />

Southern Oregon University<br />

FREDONIA, NY<br />

State University of New York<br />

Fredonia (SUNY)<br />

OSWEGO, NY<br />

State University of New York<br />

- Oswego<br />

SUPERIOR, WI<br />

University of Wisconsin<br />

- Superior<br />

Study in the United States<br />

<strong>The</strong> United States is one of the most<br />

exciting places to study in the world.<br />

Here you will encounter leading<br />

technology, world-class professors,<br />

cutting-edge subjects and students<br />

from around the world. Nearly<br />

700,000 international students per<br />

year have chosen to study in the USA<br />

because it offers so many choices and<br />

some of the best facilities in the world.<br />

With more than 3,000 colleges and<br />

universities in the United States, the<br />

options are almost limitless.<br />

Institutions range in size from less<br />

than 1,000 to more than 50,000<br />

students. <strong>The</strong>re are three main types of<br />

institutions – colleges, universities and<br />

institutes. Note that the terms ‘school,’<br />

‘college,’ and ‘university’ are used<br />

interchangeably in the United States.<br />

<strong>Universities</strong>, both state and private,<br />

offer undergraduate (or bachelor’s) and<br />

graduate degrees. Colleges are usually<br />

smaller and offer only undergraduate<br />

degrees. Institutes tend to specialize<br />

in vocational skill areas such as fashion,<br />

art and design or technology.<br />

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Millions of international students have chosen to study in<br />

the USA because it offers so many choices and some of<br />

the best facilities in the world.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are also community colleges<br />

which offer two-year associate degrees.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se colleges are smaller than<br />

universities and often have close links<br />

to secondary schools. It is possible<br />

to transfer to the third year of a<br />

bachelors’s degree at a state university<br />

from some of these colleges.<br />

Most universities and colleges are<br />

coeducational but there are single<br />

sex institutions available as well.<br />

Choices include liberal arts colleges<br />

that emphasize broad preparation in<br />

academic disciplines, and schools<br />

that provide professional, careerrelated<br />

training.<br />

Bachelor’s degrees take four years<br />

to complete. In the first two years<br />

there is an emphasis on a broad,<br />

well-rounded education. You will be<br />

offered a wide range of classes—<br />

mathematics, science, the arts, social<br />

science, and languages—before you<br />

have to decide your specialization in<br />

your third and fourth years.<br />

In the first year you will be known as a<br />

freshman; in the second, a sophomore;<br />

in the third, a junior; and in the fourth,<br />

a senior. As an international student,<br />

you will be expected to study full time.<br />

<strong>The</strong> US education system is noted<br />

for its quality. Accreditation in the<br />

United States is managed entirely<br />

by the institutions themselves, in<br />

cooperation with regional accrediting<br />

bodies. Reviews are conducted, at<br />

the invitation of the institution, by<br />

committees of educators and other<br />

private citizens rather than by the<br />

government.<br />

Just as the types of educational<br />

institutions in the United States vary<br />

widely, so does the cost of education.<br />

Cost may be a major factor in<br />

deciding which college to attend.<br />

<strong>The</strong> average cost for students<br />

living on campus at four-year<br />

undergraduate colleges is varied.<br />

You must consider living expenses<br />

during holidays, including the summer<br />

break, and round-trip transportation<br />

from your home country.<br />

It is a good idea to investigate<br />

sources of financial aid in your own<br />

country as well as those in the<br />

United States. Keep in mind that the<br />

application process for scholarships<br />

and other financial aid programs may<br />

begin as early as 18 months before<br />

your planned date of enrolment.<br />

Contact an advising center, the US<br />

embassy, or other organizations about<br />

financial aid as soon as possible.<br />

For more information visit the US<br />

Department of State, Bureau of<br />

Educational and Cultural Affairs’<br />

website for study in the USA:<br />

www.educationusa.info and<br />

studyinthestates.dhs.gov/<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> <strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong> Handbook 2013


USA <strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong><br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA and English Proficiency needed as at December 31 2012 +<br />

<strong>Pathway</strong> University Location TOEFL iBT / PBT / IELTS<br />

minimum - some courses<br />

require higher.<br />

+ Correct at time of printing and subject to change. <strong>Universities</strong> change their admissions policies<br />

from time to time, and also reserve the right to refuse admission due to lack of course availability.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> graduates may also apply to ANY university with their <strong>GAC</strong> transcript and may be accepted.<br />

GPA/Credit points given for<br />

entry - some courses may<br />

require a higher GPA.<br />

University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5 Case-by-case for both entrance<br />

and credit points<br />

Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306 Not specifed Case-by-case for both entrance<br />

and credit points<br />

Website<br />

www.iao.uark.edu<br />

www.bsu.edu<br />

Berkeley College New York, NY 10017 (6 other<br />

locations in New York and New<br />

Jersey)<br />

iBT 61 / IELTS 5.5 2.0 / Up to 24 credit points www.berkeleycollege.edu<br />

DeVry University 90 locations across the US & Canada iBT 61 / PBT 500 / CBT 173 2.0 / Up to 41 credit points www.devry.edu<br />

East Central University Ada, OK 74820 iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 5.0 2.0 - 2.4 (= <strong>GAC</strong> 2.0 - 2.6) / Up to<br />

35 credit points<br />

www.ecok.edu<br />

Gannon University Erie, PA 16541 iBT 79 / IELTS 6.0 2.0 / Up to 16 credit points www.gannon.edu<br />

University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602 iBT 80 / IELTS 7.0 Case-by-case basis; no credits<br />

currently<br />

Humboldt State University Arcata, CA 95521 iBT 70 / PBT 525 / IELTS 6.0 <strong>GAC</strong> 2.0 for credit transfer; 2.5<br />

High School for admission / Up to<br />

39 credit points<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Idaho Moscow, ID 83843 iBT 70 / PBT 525 / IELTS 6.0 <strong>GAC</strong> 2.5 for credit transfer; GPA<br />

2.5 High School for admission<br />

University of Illinois in<br />

Springfield<br />

Springfield, IL 62703 iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 6.0 B- or higher / Up to 28 credit<br />

points<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52246 iBT 80, no subscore less than<br />

17 + 21 <strong>ACT</strong> English, IELTS<br />

6.5 (no band under 6.0)<br />

Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011 71 iBT (17 in speaking and<br />

writing) / 6.0<br />

(no sub-score under 5.5)<br />

Johnson & Wales University Providence Rhode Island 02903 also<br />

North Miami, Denver & Charlotte<br />

2.5 (= <strong>GAC</strong> 2.6 )/ Up to 33 credit<br />

points<br />

www.admissions.uga.<br />

edu/article/internationalstudents.html<br />

www.humboldt.edu/<br />

international<br />

www.uidaho.edu/<br />

international<br />

www.uis.edu<br />

www.uiowa.edu<br />

3.0 / Up to 31 credit points www.iastate.edu<br />

iBT 80 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5 2.4 overall (= <strong>GAC</strong> 2.6) 4.5 quarter<br />

credits each subject (when<br />

applicable)<br />

www.jwu.edu<br />

Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID 83501 61 iBT / 500 PBT / IELTS 5.0<br />

in all bands, 18 <strong>ACT</strong> English<br />

2.0 / Up to 36 credit points www.lcsc.edu/international<br />

LIU Post Brookville, NY 11548 IBT 71 / IELTS 6.0 2.5 (= <strong>GAC</strong> 2.6) www.liu.edu/cwpost/<br />

international<br />

University of Maine Orono, ME 04469 PBT 530 / 5.5 2.7 (= <strong>GAC</strong> 3.0) /<br />

Credits case-by-case basis<br />

www.umaine.edu<br />

University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812 iBT 61 / IELTS 5.5 GPA 2.0 / Up to 33 credit points<br />

(grade of C- or higher)<br />

www.umt.edu<br />

National University La Jolla, CA 92037, 28 campuses<br />

in California and one in Nevada.<br />

University of Nebraska<br />

Kearney<br />

PBT 525 2.5 (= <strong>GAC</strong> 2.6)<br />

Up to 15 credit points<br />

Kearney, NE 68849 iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 5.5 Case-by-case basis; no credits<br />

currently<br />

www.nu.edu<br />

www.unk.edu<br />

New England College Henniker, NH, 03242 not specifed on website GPA not specified /<br />

Up to 31 credit points<br />

www.nec.edu<br />

University of North Alabama Florence, AL 35632 iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 5.5 2.25 (= <strong>GAC</strong> 2.3)<br />

Up to 34 credit points<br />

www.una.edu<br />

University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50613 iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.0 3.0 / Up to 28 credit points www.uni.edu<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 73019 iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5 2.5 (= <strong>GAC</strong> 2.6) / Up to 30 credit<br />

points<br />

www.ou.edu<br />

Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078 iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 6.0 2.25 overall (= <strong>GAC</strong> 2.3) /<br />

Up to 34 credit points<br />

www.iss.okstate.edu/intl<br />

Otterbein University Westerville, OH 43081 iBT 79 / <strong>ACT</strong> composite 20 Overall GPA 2.5 / Up to 21 credits www.otterbein.edu<br />

Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447 iBT 79 (Pre-nursing 86) /<br />

IELTS 6.5<br />

2.6 / Up to 24 credit points www.choose.plu.edu<br />

University of Redlands Redlands, CA 92373 iBT 81 / 550 PBT / <strong>ACT</strong><br />

22–27<br />

3.3 www.redlands.edu<br />

Rowan University Glassboro, NJ 08028 525 / 20 English <strong>ACT</strong> 2.0 - 3.0 / Up to 28 credit points www.rowan.edu<br />

Saint Mary’s College Moraga, CA 945556 iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.0 2.9 (= <strong>GAC</strong> 3.0) / Up to 17.5 credit<br />

points<br />

www.stmarys-ca.edu<br />

Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR 97520 iBT 68 / PBT 520 / IELTS 5.5 2.3 / Up to 46 quarter credits www.sou.edu/admissions/<br />

international/<br />

State University of New York<br />

- Fredonia (SUNY)<br />

State University of New York<br />

- Oswego (SUNY)<br />

University of Wisconsin<br />

Superior<br />

Fredonia, NY 14063 C grade in Level III English<br />

modules<br />

3.0 / Up to 33 credit points www.fredonia.edu/<br />

internationaleducation/iss<br />

Oswego, NY 13126 iBT 71 / IELTS 5.5 / <strong>ACT</strong> 21 2.5 (= <strong>GAC</strong> 2.6) Up to 33 credit<br />

points<br />

www.oswego.edu<br />

Superior, WI 54880 iBT 61 - 81 / IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 /<br />

<strong>ACT</strong> (English) 18<br />

2.0 / Up to 33 credit points www.uwsuper.edu/<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Arkansas<br />

Office of <strong>International</strong> Admissions<br />

346 N. Arkansas Ave<br />

Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States<br />

T: +1 479 575 6246<br />

E: iao@uark.edu<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Arkansas offers you<br />

a place to achieve your goals in a<br />

comfortable, friendly and inexpensive<br />

setting. Located in Fayetteville, in<br />

the beautiful northwest corner of the<br />

state of Arkansas and in the central<br />

US, we highly value our international<br />

students. Our campus provides over<br />

1,237 international students from 115<br />

countries with an excellent education<br />

through our fully accredited academic<br />

programs leading to bachelor, master,<br />

PhD, and EdD degrees.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Arkansas offers<br />

over 200 degree programs including<br />

prestigious and well-respected<br />

programs in engineering, business<br />

and architecture. We have plenty of<br />

modern and spacious on-campus<br />

housing available to our students.<br />

Whether you live on-campus or offcampus,<br />

the university has a free bus<br />

system available to transport you to<br />

and from the campus and wherever<br />

you need to go in the city. <strong>The</strong><br />

campus itself is located in the middle<br />

of the city and is a short walk from<br />

the shopping and restaurants of our<br />

downtown area.<br />

Students begin their stay in Fayetteville<br />

with a full week of orientation held by<br />

our Office of <strong>International</strong> Students<br />

and Scholars (ISS). <strong>The</strong> orientation<br />

helps students get involved in the<br />

University of Arkansas community.<br />

<strong>The</strong> ISS office will always be there to<br />

help you with any questions you have<br />

about your life in the United States.<br />

You can experience all four<br />

seasons living in the wonderful city<br />

of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Money<br />

Magazine named Fayetteville, a<br />

charming city of 75,000 people,<br />

as one of the “Best Places to Live.”<br />

You can experience all of this while<br />

being a student at one of the top<br />

public research-oriented universities<br />

in the United States and the world.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

New students may be admitted each<br />

Fall (August), Spring (January) and<br />

Summer (June) term.<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

<strong>International</strong> student tuition starts at<br />

US$17,000 annually.<br />

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Come and start establishing<br />

your legacy on our oneof-a-kind<br />

Senior Walk – a<br />

walkway with every name<br />

of every graduate since the<br />

University of Arkansas was<br />

established in 1871!<br />

www.uark.edu<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA required<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Arkansas does<br />

not require a specific <strong>GAC</strong> GPA.<br />

We will consider a student’s complete<br />

picture, including their high school<br />

grades and activities, along with their<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> achievements for admission<br />

consideration.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL score of 550 PBT, 79 iBT;<br />

6.5 on the IELTS; or 58 on the PTE –<br />

Academic. If a student does not have<br />

a satisfactory score then they may be<br />

eligible for conditional admission.<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Students seeking scholarships<br />

must apply before February 1st of<br />

each year to be considered for the<br />

Fall (August) term. <strong>The</strong> University<br />

of Arkansas considers international<br />

students for many scholarships<br />

ranging from modest awards to<br />

those covering their entire tuition,<br />

books and boarding. Please visit<br />

www.scholarships.uark.edu<br />

for more information.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Please visit our website at:<br />

www.iao.uark.edu to find out more<br />

information about applying. You can<br />

even apply online. If you would rather<br />

apply by paper application then please<br />

contact our office.<br />

We ask for translated and original<br />

official transcripts, official exam results<br />

and copies of your passport to be sent<br />

to our office. We would love to help<br />

you through the application process.<br />

Please do not hesitate to contact us<br />

for more information or assistance.<br />

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Berkeley College<br />

<strong>International</strong> Division<br />

12 East 41st Street, 14th Floor,<br />

New York, NY 10017 United States<br />

T: +1 212 687 3730<br />

E: international@berkeleycollege.edu<br />

Established in 1931, Berkeley College<br />

is a coeducational college specializing<br />

in business. With eight locations in<br />

New York and New Jersey, USA,<br />

an online “campus,” and students<br />

from over 100 countries, Berkeley is<br />

widely recognized for its academic<br />

excellence. Berkeley draws its strength<br />

from balancing academic preparation,<br />

professional training, and hands-on<br />

experience. Since its inception, the<br />

College has evolved and expanded to<br />

be recognized as a premier educator in<br />

preparing men and women for careers<br />

in business.<br />

Berkeley’s commitment to excellence<br />

constitutes the primary objective<br />

of the College. Small classes,<br />

individualized advisement and<br />

counseling, and the development of<br />

the student’s creative and analytical<br />

skills support this commitment.<br />

Because Berkeley believes that<br />

teaching should encompass both a<br />

conceptual and practical perspective,<br />

the faculty is selected for both their<br />

academic credentials and professional<br />

experience. <strong>The</strong>ir experience in<br />

business brings an added intellectual<br />

reality to the classroom, resulting in a<br />

challenging and stimulating learning<br />

environment.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

• Accounting<br />

• Business Administration<br />

• Fashion Marketing and Management<br />

• Financial Services<br />

• General Business<br />

• Health Services Management<br />

• Information Systems Management<br />

• Interior Design Management<br />

• <strong>International</strong> Business<br />

• Justice Studies – Criminal Justice<br />

• Management<br />

• Management – Entrepreneurship<br />

• Management – Human Resources<br />

• Marketing<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Berkeley College operates on a quarter<br />

system, which means that we have<br />

classes starting four times a year every<br />

September, January, April, and July.<br />

Students are welcome to start with us<br />

any of these quarters.<br />

www.berkeleycollege.edu<br />

Berkeley College is located<br />

in the heart of New York City.<br />

Business-oriented programs<br />

of study, internships, and<br />

diverse populations offer<br />

international students the<br />

opportunity to grow.<br />

<strong>The</strong> upcoming quarters are:<br />

January 2, 2013, April 1, 2013, July 8,<br />

2013, and September 30, 2013.<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

US$7,300 per quarter<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

2.0 GPA or above<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL 61 iBT; IELTS 5.5<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Berkeley does offer competitive<br />

scholarships for international students.<br />

One can qualify for a maximum of<br />

up to 25 percent off tuition. Please<br />

visit the following link to view the<br />

application and requirement to<br />

qualify: www.berkeleycollege.edu/<br />

FormsandPublications/forms/<br />

Scholarship_<strong>International</strong>.pdf<br />

How to Apply<br />

You may apply using the on-line<br />

international application, accessible at:<br />

www.berkeleycollege.edu.<br />

Application Checklist<br />

<strong>International</strong> students must submit<br />

the following:<br />

A US$400 (US) residence deposit<br />

(White Plains campus only)<br />

Official document of financial<br />

support demonstrating a minimum<br />

of US$36,000 in available funds.<br />

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University of Georgia<br />

UGA Office of Undergraduate Admissions<br />

Terrell Hall Room 212<br />

210 South Jackson Street<br />

Athens, GA 30602-1633 United States<br />

T: +1 706 542 2112<br />

E: admintl@uga.edu<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Georgia (UGA) is a<br />

public research university located in<br />

Athens, Georgia. Founded in 1785, it<br />

is one of several schools to claim the<br />

title of the oldest public university in<br />

the United States. As one of the top 25<br />

public universities in the nation, UGA<br />

offers a culture of academic excellence<br />

and opportunity, made all the richer<br />

by our diverse community and vibrant<br />

student life program. UGA offers 79<br />

degree programs in a wide range of<br />

disciplines and enrolls about 26,000<br />

undergraduate and about 9,000<br />

graduate students from the United<br />

States and around the world every<br />

year.<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Georgia welcomed<br />

over 4,900 new first year students to<br />

its campus this August. <strong>The</strong>y bring a<br />

strong academic profile with the middle<br />

50% of these students having between<br />

a 3.6 and 4.0 GPA. Nearly 70 students<br />

came from high schools outside the<br />

United States – an increase of more<br />

than 65% from 2011. More than 27<br />

percent of the entering freshmen<br />

identify as other than Caucasian and<br />

7 percent come from homes where<br />

English is not the native language. <strong>The</strong><br />

University is expecting to enroll 560<br />

students—the highest number in its<br />

history—in UGA’s nationally recognized<br />

Honors Program. <strong>The</strong>se academically<br />

accomplished students have a GPA<br />

range of 3.96-4.11 and an <strong>ACT</strong> range<br />

of 31-33.<br />

UGA Athletics<br />

UGA has also had a banner year in<br />

athletics with strong participation in the<br />

London Olympic Games.<br />

“If it were its own country, the University<br />

of Georgia would have entered today’s<br />

final day of Olympic competition tied<br />

for 26th in the overall medal count, and<br />

its four golds are better than all but 28<br />

of the 204 countries represented at<br />

the London Games.” Online Athens –<br />

Athens Banner-Herald.<br />

Swimmer Allison Schmitt led the way,<br />

earning five medals in five events,<br />

including three golds, to become the<br />

most-decorated Georgian swimming<br />

Olympian of all time.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

http://majors.admissions.uga.edu/<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

See Academic Calendar at: http://www.<br />

bulletin.uga.edu/Bulletin_Files/Univ/<br />

calendar_Link.html<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

https://www.admissions.uga.edu/<br />

article/international-students-costsand-financial-forms.html<br />

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Our Community is Stronger<br />

with the Voices of Many.<br />

www.uga.edu<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Not specified<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

If English is not your first language, you<br />

must show proof of English Proficiency.<br />

Choose one of the following ways to<br />

prove proficiency:<br />

• <strong>The</strong> University of Georgia accepts<br />

TOEFL and IELTS results from the<br />

testing headquarters.<br />

• TOEFL score of 80 iBT, 550 PBT;<br />

IELTS score of 7.0<br />

• <strong>ACT</strong> scores above 17 are<br />

satisfactory English Proficiency, or<br />

• Verbal SAT scores above 430.<br />

• SCORES MUST NOT BE OVER 5<br />

YEARS OLD.<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

www.admissions.uga.edu/article/<br />

scholarships-at-uga.html<br />

How to Apply<br />

Applying to college is an exciting<br />

experience, and we’re thrilled that<br />

you’re considering our university. My<br />

name is Chenelle Goyen and I am an<br />

<strong>International</strong> Admissions Counselor<br />

in the office of Undergraduate<br />

Admissions at UGA. I can help guide<br />

you through the admissions process.<br />

For more information about applying to<br />

UGA please take a look here: https://<br />

www.admissions.uga.edu/article/<br />

international-students.html. On our<br />

website you will find step-by-step<br />

instructions on how to apply, tuition<br />

and fees, scholarships and many<br />

more! Feel free to contact us at any<br />

time if you have any questions or<br />

concerns at admintl@uga.edu or call<br />

our office on: 001 – 706 – 542 – 2112<br />

and ask to speak to Chenelle. I can<br />

also e-mail you brochures or other<br />

information.<br />

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Humboldt State University<br />

Center for <strong>International</strong> Programs<br />

1 Harpst Street<br />

Arcata, CA 95521-8299 United States<br />

T: +1 707 826 4142<br />

F: +1 707 826 3939<br />

E: international@humboldt.edu<br />

General Info<br />

• <strong>The</strong> California State University<br />

system’s northernmost campus<br />

• 7,914 students<br />

• Over 180 student organizations<br />

• 53.7% female, 46.3% male<br />

• 23:1 student-faculty ratio<br />

• Fully accredited<br />

• 44 undergraduate majors,<br />

73 undergraduate minors,<br />

12 graduate programs<br />

At Humboldt State University, we have<br />

renowned faculty from all corners<br />

of the world, progressive research<br />

facilities, and a dynamic living and<br />

learning environment. Undergraduate<br />

and graduate students in all majors are<br />

involved in faculty research. Students<br />

focus on environmental sustainability<br />

and social responsibility to develop<br />

personally and professionally.<br />

www.humboldt.edu/international<br />

Why Humboldt?<br />

• Safe, friendly, beautiful community<br />

• Beautiful northern California campus<br />

in the redwoods with spectacular<br />

ocean views and nearby beaches<br />

• Affordable, low cost of living<br />

• Dedicated <strong>International</strong> Programs<br />

staff that will support you with your<br />

Curricular and Optional Practical<br />

Training (CPT and OPT)<br />

• Academically rigorous degrees<br />

and hands on undergraduate and<br />

graduate research<br />

<strong>The</strong> Center for <strong>International</strong> Programs<br />

(CIP) office offers admission services,<br />

visa and immigration advising, an<br />

intensive English program, and a<br />

comprehensive orientation to the<br />

university and the community. Friendly<br />

staff are available to assist students<br />

throughout their studies.<br />

Students may choose from various<br />

residence hall options that include Special<br />

Living Communities for students with<br />

common interests. Students may also<br />

choose to live off-campus in the town<br />

of Arcata. Regardless of where they’re<br />

living, students enjoy dining at the<br />

cafeterias on campus and sampling the<br />

wide range of different ethnic cuisine as<br />

well as vegetarian and organic food.<br />

Degree Programs and Majors<br />

• Natural Resources and Sciences:<br />

Biology; Botany; Computer Science;<br />

Environmental Studies; Mathematics;<br />

Oceanography; Physics; Wildlife,<br />

Zoology<br />

• Professional Studies:<br />

Business Administration; Economics;<br />

Education; Kinesiology; Recreation<br />

Administration<br />

• Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences:<br />

Art; English; <strong>International</strong> Studies;<br />

Languages; Music; Politics; <strong>The</strong>atre,<br />

Film, and Dance.<br />

Dedicated to undergraduate<br />

research, Humboldt<br />

State provides hands-on<br />

experience in all our<br />

programs, which sets<br />

us apart from other<br />

universities.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Fall Semester: late August to mid-December<br />

Spring Semester: mid-January to mid-May<br />

Summer Sessions: June to July<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

2013–2014 academic year costs*<br />

Academic Year $16,550<br />

Summer $220/credit<br />

*Please see our website for the most current costs.<br />

Living Expenses<br />

2013–2014* $16,300<br />

*Living Expenses are an estimate of room, board,<br />

books, health insurance, and personal expenses<br />

for an academic year (fall and spring semesters).<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

GPA of 2.0 on college coursework<br />

GPA of 2.5 on secondary (high school)<br />

coursework.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL score of 70 iBT, 525 PBT; or IELTS 6.0<br />

Completion of ESL program at HSU, the<br />

<strong>International</strong> English Language Institute<br />

(IELI) program<br />

Other acceptable proof of English<br />

language proficiency.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> Credits and Scholarships<br />

HSU will accept up to 39 semester<br />

credits in transfer from <strong>GAC</strong>. Students<br />

may apply for an <strong>International</strong> Merit<br />

partial tuition scholarship.<br />

How to Apply<br />

For information on how to apply, please<br />

visit our website: www.humboldt.edu/<br />

international/apply.php<br />

Supporting Documents:<br />

TOEFL or IELTS score; Official transcripts<br />

of academic records (in English);<br />

Certification of Financial Support;<br />

Non-refundable application fee of US$55.00.<br />

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University of Idaho<br />

875 Perimeter Drive MS 1250<br />

Moscow, ID 83844-1250 United States<br />

T: +1 208 885 8984<br />

F: +1 208 885 2859<br />

E: international@uidaho.edu<br />

General Information<br />

• Founded: 1889<br />

• Type of University: Public 4 year<br />

institution<br />

• 12,493 Students<br />

• 667 <strong>International</strong> Students<br />

• ESL, bachelors, masters & Ph.D<br />

Degrees<br />

• Undergraduate majors: 135+<br />

• Research: $100 million annually<br />

(Carnegie Foundation high-research<br />

activity)<br />

• Nickname: Vandals<br />

• Colors: Silver and Gold<br />

• Entering first year academic profile:<br />

Average high school GPA - 3.33<br />

www.uidaho.edu/internationalstudents<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Idaho is a leading<br />

research university in the West and<br />

nation, and a first choice for aspiring<br />

leaders from around the world. <strong>The</strong><br />

institution ranks in the top third<br />

nationally in Forbes magazine’s “Top<br />

100 Best Buy Colleges” in 2012. Our<br />

student-centered residential campus<br />

offers a distinctive combination of<br />

outstanding majors and graduate<br />

programs, accomplished faculty,<br />

world-class facilities, and renowned<br />

research in a spectacular natural<br />

setting. It’s no wonder we are ranked<br />

among the top national universities<br />

in the country (U.S. News & World<br />

Report). <strong>The</strong> Princeton Review<br />

recognized us as “Top 286 Green<br />

Colleges” in their list of most<br />

environmentally responsible.<br />

More than 12,000 students from<br />

across the United States and from<br />

more than 80 countries study a vast<br />

array of disciplines at the University<br />

of Idaho. Strong bachelor degree<br />

programs offer undergraduate<br />

research opportunities. And,<br />

internationally recognized graduate<br />

programs and research on local and<br />

global issues make the University<br />

of Idaho an outstanding place to<br />

learn. A reasonable cost of living and<br />

affordable tuition makes the University<br />

of Idaho a great choice for students<br />

from around the world. In fact, the<br />

University of Idaho is one of only four<br />

public universities in the northwest that<br />

placed among the top 200 institutions<br />

that deliver the best return on<br />

investment, according to PayScale.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

More than 850 teaching and research<br />

faculty members, assisted by 1,500<br />

staff and professional personnel at<br />

the University of Idaho, contribute to<br />

degrees in more than 150 fields of<br />

study, including bachelor’s, master’s<br />

and Ph.D degrees.<br />

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Our student-centered<br />

residential campus<br />

offers world-class<br />

facilities and renowned<br />

research in a spectacular<br />

natural setting.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Admission is available to students for<br />

Spring (January), Summer (June), and<br />

Fall (August) semesters<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

In academic year 2012 –13, the<br />

estimated tuition fee was US$19,165,<br />

the room & board was US$7,682<br />

and the books, supplies & medical<br />

insurance was US$3,074.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Overall high school Grade Point<br />

Average of 2.5; <strong>GAC</strong> GPA 2.0 or higher<br />

will be considered for credit transfer<br />

(not admission).<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL 70 iBT & 525 PBT; IELTS 6.0<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

University of Idaho will grant credits for<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> coursework on a case-by-case<br />

basis. Several scholarship/funding<br />

programs are available for international<br />

students. Please visit our website for<br />

more details.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Please visit:<br />

www.uidaho.edu/internationalstudents<br />

and click “Apply” for details.<br />

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<strong>The</strong> University of Iowa<br />

<strong>The</strong> Office of Admissions, 107 Calvin Hall<br />

Iowa City, IA 52246-1396 United States<br />

T: +1 319 335 1534<br />

F: +1 319 335 1535<br />

E: admissions@uiowa.edu<br />

U.S. News & World Report 2012 ranks<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Iowa 28th best<br />

among the national public universities.<br />

If you want to earn your degree at a<br />

high-quality, affordable university, then<br />

look no further than <strong>The</strong> University of<br />

Iowa. It is considered one of the top<br />

50 public universities in the country<br />

when it comes to offering academic<br />

excellence at an affordable price<br />

(Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine).<br />

More than 31,000 students enroll at<br />

Iowa each year including more than<br />

3,400 students and scholars from<br />

all over the world. Iowa City offers a<br />

comfortable yet energetic living and<br />

learning environment in our safe and<br />

friendly community of 70,000. Iowa<br />

City is designated by UNESCO as<br />

the world’s third “City of Literature”<br />

in 2008. If you would like to visit a<br />

larger city on weekends or breaks,<br />

you can easily do so with Chicago,<br />

Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas<br />

City all within a four- to six-hour drive.<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Iowa is known for<br />

its programs in Accounting, Business,<br />

Engineering, Creative writing,<br />

Education, Fine arts, Law, and Health<br />

sciences, among a list of other ranked<br />

programs. <strong>The</strong> student-faculty ratio<br />

is 16:1, and the school has 50.9<br />

percent of its classes with fewer than<br />

20 students. 85% of its classes have<br />

fewer than 30 students. <strong>The</strong> arts are<br />

heavily supported by the University and<br />

the Iowa City community, as are NCAA<br />

Division I sports.<br />

Students can capitalize on the Iowa<br />

experience by joining a living-learning<br />

community that has shared academic<br />

interests, enrolling in up to three<br />

courses in common with 20 other<br />

first-year students to form a readymade<br />

group of friends and study<br />

partners, getting practical tips for<br />

succeeding in college by enrolling in<br />

the college transition course, joining<br />

one of nearly 500 officially recognized<br />

student organizations, making career<br />

connections and exploring potential<br />

professions with a wide variety of<br />

internships.<br />

More than 3,400<br />

international students<br />

find this large public<br />

research university<br />

to be a remarkable<br />

environment in which<br />

to live and to learn!<br />

www.uiowa.edu<br />

Students are welcomed with a<br />

full week of arrival and orientation<br />

activities, academic advising<br />

appointments, activities organized by<br />

<strong>International</strong> Programs, and nationality<br />

student group assistance.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

<strong>The</strong> top ten undergraduate majors are<br />

Business, Engineering, Psychology,<br />

English, Biology, Interdepartmental<br />

Studies, Communication Studies,<br />

Finance, Art and Art History, Political<br />

Science. Iowa offers nearly 100 areas<br />

of study you may choose.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

August, January, and June<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

US$25,000 for most programs<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Overall 2.5 minimum<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

One of the following:<br />

TOEFL 80 IBT with no subscore lower<br />

than 17; IELTS overall 6.5 with no<br />

subscore lower than 6.0; <strong>ACT</strong> English<br />

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Credits and Scholarships<br />

Merit-based awards for outstanding<br />

students ranging from US$1,000 –<br />

US$15,000 per year.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Please visit: www.uiowa.edu<br />

Submit the online application, official<br />

transcripts, test scores, and financial<br />

guarantee.<br />

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Iowa State University<br />

Office of Admissions<br />

100 Enrollment Services Center,<br />

Ames, IA 50011 United States<br />

T: +1 515 294 5836<br />

F: +1 515 294 2592<br />

E: admissions@iastate.edu<br />

Iowa State is an international,<br />

prestigious university with a friendly<br />

welcoming personality. More than<br />

31,000 students choose from 100<br />

majors, study with world-class<br />

scholars and hone their leadership<br />

skills in more than 800 student<br />

organizations. Iowa State offers a great<br />

environment where students can enjoy<br />

reaching their potential and discovering<br />

their passions. It’s a culturally diverse<br />

student body with students from<br />

all 50 states and more than 110<br />

countries. Birthplace of some of<br />

the 20th century’s most significant<br />

technological achievements, including<br />

the world’s first electronic digital<br />

computer, discovery of the world’s<br />

second hardest substance, and the<br />

development of ‘smart materials’ that<br />

make air travel safer. In the book,<br />

Involving Colleges, Iowa State is<br />

recognized for offering its students one<br />

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of the best out-of-classroom learning<br />

and leadership experiences in the U.S.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

• <strong>The</strong> College of Business<br />

undergraduate program ranked<br />

81st among 528 business programs<br />

accredited by <strong>The</strong> Association<br />

to Advance Collegiate Schools<br />

of Business. Curriculum and out<br />

of-classroom activities connect<br />

theory with practice and offer<br />

hands-on experience to students.<br />

• College of Engineering faculty<br />

include world world-renowned<br />

researchers in wind power high<br />

performance commuting, product<br />

design, virtual reality, biorenewable<br />

fuels and chemicals, and other<br />

fields that are critical to today’s<br />

technology-based society. Iowa<br />

State’s undergraduate engineering<br />

program is one of the 10 largest in<br />

the US.<br />

• <strong>The</strong> College of Design is one<br />

of the few comprehensive design<br />

schools in the US. where the same<br />

mix of disciplines—Architecture, Art<br />

and design, Community and<br />

regional planning, Design, Graphic<br />

design, Industrial design, Interior<br />

design, Landscape architecture and<br />

Studio arts—is housed in the same<br />

college.<br />

• <strong>The</strong> College of Agriculture and<br />

Life Sciences is second in the nation<br />

in the number of undergraduates<br />

participating in study abroad<br />

programs and a leader in<br />

sharpening students’ entrepreneurial<br />

skills.<br />

• <strong>The</strong> College of Human Sciences<br />

brings together scholars who work<br />

to improve peoples’ lives by<br />

advancing health and wellness,<br />

education and human development,<br />

science and technology. <strong>The</strong><br />

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Iowa State is among the<br />

nation’s top 45 universities<br />

in providing well-prepared<br />

graduates, according to a<br />

2009 Wall Street Journal<br />

survey of recruiters.<br />

hospitality management program<br />

is counted among the top 15 in the<br />

world by the Journal of Hospitality<br />

and Tourism Research. <strong>The</strong><br />

kinesiology program is ranked<br />

among the top 20 in the nation by<br />

the American Academy of<br />

Kinesiology and Physical education.<br />

• <strong>The</strong> College of Liberal Arts and<br />

Sciences is the largest college<br />

at Iowa State University with more<br />

than 7,400 students. Here,<br />

students become knowledgeable<br />

and inquisitive global citizens, ready<br />

to excel in meeting the challenges<br />

of the next fifty years. <strong>The</strong> diversity<br />

in its scholarship mirrors the range<br />

of disciplines found under a single<br />

administrative umbrella, with poets<br />

and physicists and chemists and<br />

anthropologists sharing creative<br />

space.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Fall Semester: August to December<br />

Spring Semester: January to May<br />

Summer Session: June to August<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Between $19,838 and $22,090,<br />

depending on the major<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

2.75 in transferrable courses for<br />

engineering applicants; 2.30 for other<br />

majors<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

iBT 71 with speaking and writing<br />

scores of 17; IELTS 6.0 with no<br />

subscore below 5.5.<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Iowa State follows the recommendation<br />

of the American Council of Education<br />

for transfer credit for <strong>GAC</strong> courses.<br />

Scholarships are listed on the Iowa<br />

State website at www.admissions.<br />

iastate.edu/intl/finance.php<br />

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Johnson & Wales University<br />

8 Abbott Park Place,<br />

Providence, RI 02903 United States<br />

T: + 1 401 598 1074<br />

F: + 1 401 598 4773<br />

E: Manny.Tavares@jwu.edu<br />

Johnson & Wales University (JWU),<br />

founded in 1914, is a nonprofit, private<br />

institution. A recognized leader in<br />

experience-based education, we offer<br />

fully accredited degrees in Business,<br />

Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Technology,<br />

Arts & Sciences and Education to<br />

more than 17,000 graduate and<br />

undergraduate students, representing<br />

all 50 states and 90 countries. By<br />

integrating academics and professional<br />

skills, related work experiences,<br />

leadership opportunities and career<br />

services, JWU prepares highly<br />

motivated students who are seeking<br />

a competitive advantage in the global<br />

economy.<br />

JWU’s alumni network continues to<br />

grow and now includes more than<br />

89,000 graduates. <strong>The</strong> university<br />

is committed to urban revitalization<br />

and thoughtful historic renovation.<br />

Through active civic participation and<br />

unique learning opportunities, JWU<br />

improves the quality of life in its four<br />

campus communities in Providence,<br />

Rhode Island; North Miami, Florida;<br />

Denver, Colorado; and Charlotte, North<br />

Carolina. For more information, visit<br />

www.jwu.edu.<br />

Providence Campus Facts<br />

Students can experience all four<br />

seasons in Rhode Island’s capital city.<br />

Rhode Island is the smallest<br />

state in the US. It’s only 48 miles long<br />

and 37 miles wide, but it’s called the<br />

“Ocean State” because it has more<br />

than 400 miles of coastline!<br />

Temperature: Averages 35º F (2º C)<br />

in winter, 79º F (26º C) in summer<br />

Population: 626,150 (metropolitan area).<br />

Enrollment: 10,848<br />

North Miami Campus Facts<br />

<strong>The</strong> weather is near tropical.<br />

Temperature: Averages 70º F to<br />

80 º F (21º to 27 º C) year round,<br />

winter lows in the 50s (10º C)<br />

Population: 2,398,245 (metro area)<br />

Enrollment: 2,153<br />

Denver Campus Facts<br />

<strong>The</strong> sun shines 300 days per year<br />

on average.<br />

Temperature: Averages 45º F (7º C)<br />

in winter, 89º F (32º C) in summer.<br />

Population: 598,707 (metro area)<br />

Enrollment: 1,672<br />

Charlotte Campus Facts<br />

Students here will find a mild climate<br />

throughout the year.<br />

Temperature: Averages 45º F (7º C)<br />

in winter, 76º F (27º C) in summer.<br />

Population: 890,515 (metro area)<br />

Enrollment: 2,537<br />

Degree Programs<br />

At Johnson & Wales we offer more<br />

than 44 undergraduate, graduate<br />

and doctoral programs through the<br />

Johnson & Wales<br />

University has campuses in<br />

four exciting locations<br />

in Rhode Island, Florida,<br />

Colorado and North<br />

Carolina.<br />

www.jwu.edu<br />

College of Business, the College of Culinary<br />

Arts, <strong>The</strong> Hospitality College, the School<br />

of Technology and the School of Arts &<br />

Sciences. Our Graduate School offers<br />

an MBA and other advanced studies<br />

programs.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Three intakes: Fall Term (September),<br />

Winter Term (December) and Spring Term<br />

(March). We also offer a summer session<br />

beginning June 1 for some courses.<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

US$27,156 (tuition plus general fees)<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Combined overall <strong>GAC</strong> and Secondary<br />

School grade point average of 2.4 on a 4.0<br />

scale<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL score of 80 iBT or 550 PBT; IELTS<br />

6.5<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Most courses offered are 4.5 credits each.<br />

Academic scholarships are offered to<br />

eligible international students at all four<br />

campuses.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Submit the following:<br />

• A completed and signed JWU<br />

<strong>International</strong> Application<br />

• Official English language proficiency<br />

results<br />

• Official Secondary School transcript and<br />

dipoma<br />

• A certified bank statement or<br />

government sponsorship letter<br />

verifying financial support<br />

• Copy of biographical section of valid<br />

passport<br />

Online Application: www.jwu.edu/apply<br />

Visit our online <strong>International</strong> Admissions<br />

Information site: www.jwu.edu/international<br />

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Lewis-Clark State College<br />

<strong>International</strong> Programs Office<br />

500 8th Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501 United States<br />

T: +1 208 792 2177<br />

F: +1 208 792 2824<br />

E: internationaladmissions@lcsc.edu<br />

Located in scenic Lewiston, Idaho,<br />

a safe and friendly community of<br />

50,000 only one hour’s plane ride<br />

from Seattle, LCSC boasts 4,600<br />

undergraduate students from over<br />

35 different countries.<br />

Originally founded as a teachers’<br />

college in 1893, LCSC has grown<br />

into a comprehensive, four-year<br />

college granting degrees in many<br />

academic and technical majors.<br />

We offer two-year and four-year<br />

programs, as well as a comprehensive<br />

ESL/college preparatory program at<br />

our Institute of Intensive English.<br />

Our students benefit from small<br />

class sizes and teachers dedicated<br />

to teaching.<br />

Our <strong>International</strong> Programs Office<br />

offers personalized admissions<br />

counseling, advising, orientation,<br />

study away, vibrant clubs, housing<br />

assistance, and fun student activities.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

(For a full list, please see<br />

www.lcsc.edu/academics):<br />

• Business (Administration,<br />

Management, Sports<br />

Administration, Hospitality<br />

Management)<br />

• Computer Science<br />

• Biology<br />

• Pre-Medicine, Dental, Pharmacy,<br />

and Veterinary Programs<br />

• Pre-Engineering Program<br />

• Math<br />

• Chemistry and Geochemistry<br />

• Graphic Arts and Printing<br />

Technology<br />

• Nursing & Health Sciences<br />

(Practical Nursing, BSN*,<br />

Radiographic Science)<br />

• Social Work<br />

• Psychology<br />

• Engineering Technology<br />

(Civil/GIS/Mech/Tech)<br />

• Information Systems Analysis<br />

• Industrial Electronics<br />

• Automated Manufacturing<br />

Technology<br />

LCSC provides assistance in finding<br />

appropriate internships for Curricular<br />

and Optional Practical Training.<br />

www.lcsc.edu/international<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

August and January<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

US$15,486<br />

Lewis-Clark State College<br />

(LCSC) provides students<br />

the small classes and<br />

individualized learning<br />

of a private school, but<br />

at a public school price.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Overall 2.0 minimum<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> Credit Transfer<br />

Up to 36 transfer credits for <strong>GAC</strong><br />

completion; generous credit transfer<br />

for partial completion of <strong>GAC</strong><br />

*Minimum English Proficiency<br />

<strong>ACT</strong> English 21 or IELTS 5.0<br />

(no sub-score less than 5.0);<br />

TOEFL 61 iBT, 500 PBT;<br />

or STEP EIKEN Pre-1.<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

First year at LCSC: US$3,500, then<br />

US$3,500 – $5,000, plus athletic<br />

scholarships.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Go to www.lcsc.edu/international,<br />

or contact us at:<br />

internationaladmissions@lcsc.edu.<br />

*Contact us for BSN program requirements.<br />

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LIU Post – Long Island University<br />

<strong>International</strong> Admissions Office<br />

720 Northern Boulevard<br />

Brookville, NY 11548 United States<br />

T: +1 516 299 2637<br />

F: +1 516 299 2418<br />

E: post-international@liu.edu<br />

LIU Post is part of Long Island<br />

University, one of the largest private<br />

universities in the United States.<br />

Formerly known as the C.W. Post<br />

Campus of LIU, it is ranked among<br />

the Best Regional <strong>Universities</strong> by<br />

U.S. News & World Report, and is<br />

listed in <strong>The</strong> Princeton Review as<br />

a Best Business School. Serving a<br />

population of 7,700 undergraduate<br />

and graduate students, including<br />

over 760 international students from<br />

40 countries, LIU Post’s programs<br />

hold some of the highest professional<br />

accreditations, most significantly<br />

our AACSB-accredited College of<br />

Management.<br />

LIU Post offers students the best<br />

aspects of an American university<br />

education: excellent academics,<br />

engaging student activities, and a<br />

safe and beautiful environment just<br />

a short (40 km) train ride from the<br />

excitement of New York City.<br />

Services for <strong>International</strong> Students<br />

<strong>The</strong> Office of <strong>International</strong> Student<br />

Services supervises orientation,<br />

visa and employment information,<br />

personal counseling, and hosts<br />

social and cultural activities.<br />

Technology<br />

During the 2012–13 academic year<br />

all new undergraduate freshman<br />

and transfer students received the<br />

new iPad. Our high-tech campus<br />

includes more than 500 computers<br />

for student use, free wireless Internet<br />

and email accounts, laboratories for<br />

music, multimedia arts and computer<br />

science, and networked “smart<br />

classrooms.”<br />

Degree Programs<br />

More than 100 undergraduate<br />

degree programs in Accountancy,<br />

Business, Education, Health<br />

Professions, Computer Science,<br />

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Health<br />

Care and Public Administration, and<br />

Visual and Performing Arts. Students<br />

can prepare for further education in<br />

Medicine or Law, or one of several<br />

accelerated programs that enable<br />

you to complete a bachelor degree<br />

and a master’s degree in five years.<br />

Campus Life<br />

LIU Post offers students a rich and<br />

vibrant campus life, with more than<br />

80 clubs and organizations presenting<br />

over 500 cultural and entertainment<br />

activities each year. Pratt Recreation<br />

LIU Post offers excellent<br />

academics, engaging<br />

student activities, and<br />

a safe and beautiful<br />

environment just a<br />

short (40 km) train ride<br />

from the excitement of<br />

New York City.<br />

liu.edu/post/international<br />

Center includes a fitness center,<br />

basketball courts, swimming pool,<br />

aerobics classes, racquetball courts<br />

and an indoor jogging track. <strong>The</strong><br />

campus also features a respected<br />

performing arts center, an art museum<br />

and business suites. <strong>The</strong> B. Davis<br />

Schwartz Memorial Library is one of<br />

the largest research libraries in the<br />

northeastern US. <strong>The</strong>re are horse<br />

stables offering riding classes, and a<br />

free shuttle bus to the local railroad,<br />

supermarket, and mall.<br />

LIU Post offers eight residence halls<br />

with traditional- and suite-style rooms;<br />

an ‘intensified study’ residence hall for<br />

quiet time 24 hours a day; and a yearround<br />

residence hall for students who<br />

plan to remain on-campus between<br />

semesters.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Rolling admissions for Fall (September)<br />

or Spring (January) academic terms.<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Annual tuition and fees for international<br />

undergraduate students in Fall 2013<br />

start from US$33,225.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Overall <strong>GAC</strong> Grade Point Average<br />

and Secondary School GPA of 2.5<br />

(<strong>GAC</strong> 2.6);<br />

<strong>ACT</strong> not required for most international<br />

students but may qualify you for<br />

scholarships.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

IELTS 6.0; TOEFL iBT 71<br />

Credits & Scholarships<br />

Students can earn up to 21 credits<br />

through the <strong>GAC</strong>, which can be used<br />

toward degree requirements. See:<br />

www.liu.edu/post/international.<br />

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University of Northern Iowa<br />

002 Gilchrist Hall<br />

Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018<br />

T: +1 319 273 2281<br />

F: +1 319 273 2885<br />

E: admissions@uni.edu<br />

Founded in 1876, the University<br />

of Northern Iowa (UNI) is a<br />

comprehensive public liberal arts<br />

institution with over 12,000 students<br />

from 43 US states and 60 countries.<br />

Although UNI is a medium-size<br />

university, it has a small-school<br />

atmosphere in a friendly community.<br />

UNI was named one of the 50 safest<br />

campuses in the U.S. in a recent<br />

study. <strong>The</strong> 900-acre park-like campus<br />

features more than 65 major buildings<br />

within a 10-minute walking distance of<br />

each other, including eight computer<br />

labs, 12 residence facilities, and<br />

academic buildings with the latest<br />

technology and equipment.<br />

UNI offers excellent graduate and<br />

undergraduate programs and has<br />

been ranked second by U.S. News &<br />

World Report among Midwest regional<br />

public universities and was selected<br />

as a “Best Business School” by <strong>The</strong><br />

Princeton Review. <strong>The</strong> university<br />

has also ranked as one of the “Top<br />

100 Values” and recognized for high<br />

graduation rates. <strong>The</strong> most popular<br />

undergraduate programs include<br />

Business administration, Accounting,<br />

Education, Biology, and TESOL.<br />

UNI offers small classes taught by<br />

full-time faculty members who make<br />

time for one-on-one interaction with<br />

students through advising, research,<br />

extracurricular activities and clinical<br />

or field projects. <strong>The</strong> professors at<br />

UNI include Fulbright scholars, bestselling<br />

authors, international business<br />

consultants and former Fortune 500<br />

executives. UNI also offers extensive<br />

academic support services to assist<br />

students in their studies. <strong>The</strong>se<br />

services include a Writing Center,<br />

tutoring, learning strategy classes, and<br />

a Math Center.<br />

<strong>The</strong> UNI <strong>International</strong> Services Office<br />

assists students in their transition to<br />

campus from their home countries<br />

including a week-long orientation,<br />

immigration advising, personal advising<br />

and counseling, and special programs<br />

and activities planned throughout the<br />

year. Other opportunities include the<br />

<strong>International</strong> Student Association,<br />

<strong>International</strong> Friendship Program,<br />

and the Culture and Intensive English<br />

Program.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

UNI offers more than 90<br />

undergraduate majors through the<br />

College of Business Administration,<br />

College of Education, College of<br />

Humanities, Arts and Sciences, and<br />

the College of Social and Behavioral<br />

Sciences. <strong>The</strong>re are also 54 graduate<br />

programs available.<br />

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UNI offers the faculty,<br />

facilities and academic<br />

choices of a large<br />

university, while retaining<br />

a friendly and safe smallcollege<br />

atmosphere.<br />

www.uni.edu/intladm<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Three intakes including August,<br />

January and June<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

US$16,721 (tuition plus general fees)<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Overall <strong>GAC</strong> grade point average of 2.5<br />

or above<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

One of the following: TOEFL score of<br />

79 iBT or 550 PBT; IELTS 6.0; SAT<br />

460 (critical reading); <strong>ACT</strong> 20 (English).<br />

Conditional admission available for<br />

students who do not meet minimum<br />

scores.<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Up to 33 hours of credit exemptions/<br />

advanced standing credit will be<br />

offered. Academic scholarships range<br />

between $1,000—$14,000 per year<br />

for students with strong academic<br />

backgrounds, English proficiency, and<br />

extra-curricular activities.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Submit the following:<br />

• A completed UNI international<br />

application for admission<br />

• <strong>The</strong> results of your TOEFL or<br />

other acceptable proof of English<br />

proficiency<br />

• Academic transcripts<br />

• Required financial documentation<br />

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As one of the top public<br />

universities in the nation, OU<br />

offers a culture of academic<br />

excellence and opportunity.<br />

Our students experience a<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Oklahoma<br />

diverse community, vibrant<br />

Office of Admissions<br />

student life, a beautiful<br />

1000 Asp Avenue, Room 127<br />

campus and a flourishing<br />

Norman, OK 73019 United States<br />

metropolitan area.<br />

T: +1 405 325 2252<br />

F: +1 405 325 7124<br />

E: intladmissions@ou.edu go2.ou.edu/international<br />

At the University of Oklahoma,<br />

you will experience a stimulating<br />

academic community where you are<br />

a hands-on participant in the learning<br />

process. Discover the benefits of<br />

a major research institution while<br />

receiving personal support. Become<br />

part of the OU family and connect<br />

yourself to enriching opportunities<br />

that will equip you to excel in our<br />

global society. OU students benefit<br />

from a diverse and vibrant campus<br />

environment plus enjoy living in<br />

Norman, which is Oklahoma’s third<br />

largest city. Norman offers excellent<br />

restaurants, great shopping next to<br />

the university on Campus Corner,<br />

and plenty of smiling faces. An<br />

award-winning public school system<br />

and a thriving manufacturing and<br />

business community with clean<br />

neighborhoods keep many students<br />

here after graduation. In fact, MONEY<br />

magazine named Norman, OK the<br />

6th best place to live in America on<br />

its ‘Best Places to Live 2008’ list! <strong>The</strong><br />

University of Oklahoma has much to<br />

be proud of, including the Princeton<br />

Review rank among the best in the<br />

nation in academic excellence and<br />

cost for students. <strong>The</strong> university also<br />

achieved the Carnegie Foundation’s<br />

highest research activity classification,<br />

which is the first time a public<br />

institution in Oklahoma has received<br />

this outstanding recognition. OU is a<br />

leader in the U.S. in international study<br />

abroad programs. It currently offers<br />

programs in more than 100 cities in<br />

50 countries. One in four OU students<br />

study abroad and students from 120<br />

countries are enrolled at OU.<br />

Services for <strong>International</strong> Students<br />

<strong>International</strong> Student Services assists<br />

more than 2,000 international students<br />

each year. Advising and support<br />

provided for international students<br />

includes immigration, short-term<br />

employment authorization and support<br />

for qualifying students through the ISS<br />

office and the USCIS, change of visa<br />

status and support for the application<br />

process, immigration for dependents,<br />

extensions of stay, support for visa<br />

applications, SEVIS transfers to and<br />

from OU, and support for the US visa<br />

application process abroad.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

OU’s academic community offers<br />

incomparable learning opportunities to<br />

prepare you for success after college<br />

with over 150 degree options. <strong>The</strong><br />

selection tools online take you to<br />

helpful information on each program<br />

like accreditation, rankings and what<br />

types of jobs recent OU grads get with<br />

their degrees. http://www.ou.edu/<br />

content/go2/academics.html<br />

Popular degrees include: Accounting,<br />

Business, Mechanical Engineering,<br />

Chemical Engineering, Finance,<br />

Petroleum Engineering, Microbiology,<br />

Electrical Engineering, <strong>International</strong><br />

Business, Civil Engineering, Music,<br />

<strong>The</strong>ater, Art, and Journalism<br />

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Teaching Periods<br />

Spring Semester: January<br />

Summer Semester: June<br />

Fall Semester: August<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

<strong>International</strong> student tuition and<br />

fees starts at US$21,000 annually.<br />

For specific degree estimate costs<br />

please see: www.ou.edu/content/cis/<br />

iss/forms_and_handouts/general_<br />

information.html<br />

Living Expenses<br />

2013* $13,420<br />

*Living Expenses are an estimate<br />

of room, board, books, health<br />

insurance, and personal expenses<br />

for an academic year (fall and spring<br />

semesters).<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> students with 24 or more<br />

transferable credit hours are required<br />

to have an overall 2.5 GPA. Specific<br />

programs within the university may<br />

adhere to higher standards. Please<br />

refer to the OU website (www.ou.edu)<br />

for specific program information.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL 79 iBT; 550 PBT or IELTS 6.5<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

OU accepts up to 31 credit hours of<br />

the <strong>GAC</strong> modules for academic credit,<br />

which can be used towards degree<br />

requirements. Go to www.ou.edu/<br />

content/scholarships/ou.html<br />

How to Apply<br />

Information regarding the application<br />

process can be found at: www.ou.edu/<br />

admissions/home/requirements/<br />

international.html.<br />

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Oklahoma State University<br />

<strong>International</strong> Students & Scholars<br />

250 Student Union, Stillwater, OK 74078 United States<br />

T: +1 405 744 5459<br />

F: +1 405 744 8120<br />

E: www.admissions-iss@okstate.edu<br />

<strong>International</strong> Admissions: www.iss.okstate.edu/intl<br />

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater,<br />

Oklahoma, has more than 450<br />

undergraduate and graduate degrees<br />

and options across its nine different<br />

colleges, as well as professional<br />

degree programs in medicine and<br />

veterinary medicine.<br />

With 114 countries represented,<br />

OSU is one of the best institutions<br />

for receiving high quality education<br />

at an affordable cost. OSU has<br />

been recognized as one of America’s<br />

Best College Buys in the annual<br />

U.S. News & World Report rankings.<br />

Plus, <strong>The</strong> Princeton Review named<br />

OSU as one of the best higher<br />

educational institutions in the<br />

western United States.<br />

OSU has more than 23,000 students,<br />

including international students from<br />

every continent. OSU offers the<br />

facilities and technology you would<br />

expect in a comprehensive, research<br />

institution, but the 840-acre campus<br />

is small enough to offer a personal<br />

and friendly atmosphere. OSU offers<br />

25 residence halls and over 30<br />

dining options. Students can choose<br />

between four unique living styles<br />

including traditional halls, suites with<br />

private bedrooms and bathrooms and<br />

apartment style housing. Over $200<br />

million has been spent in housing<br />

renovations since 2000.<br />

In addition, OSU’s Residential Life<br />

programs have won more national<br />

awards than any other residential<br />

life program in the nation, including<br />

“School of the Year” honors three<br />

times. Learning Communities<br />

and Special Interest Housing give<br />

students the opportunity to live with<br />

others who share their interests or<br />

degree programs. Students can<br />

take classes together, participate in<br />

campus activities and access special<br />

programs. Housed within the world’s<br />

largest Student Union are more than<br />

400 student organizations on the<br />

OSU campus, so you’ll be sure to<br />

find a variety of ways to participate.<br />

Services for <strong>International</strong> Students<br />

<strong>The</strong> Office of <strong>International</strong> Students<br />

& Scholars (ISS) assists the University<br />

and its international community<br />

with a variety of services including<br />

international student orientation,<br />

advising and assisting students<br />

on university policy, immigration<br />

regulations and employment, as<br />

well as helping to facilitate cultural<br />

awareness in the community.<br />

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www.iss.okstate.edu<br />

Since its founding in<br />

1890, OSU graduates have<br />

gone on to be heads of<br />

state, leaders of industry,<br />

presidents of universities,<br />

and university faculty<br />

members in countries<br />

around the world.<br />

In addition, international undergraduate<br />

admission is handled within the ISS<br />

office, helping to foster a seamless<br />

process between admission and<br />

immigration.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Spring Semester: January<br />

Summer Semester: June<br />

Fall Semester: August<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

<strong>International</strong> undergraduate students<br />

must provide a financial guarantee<br />

of US$33,850. This includes the<br />

estimated expenses for tuition<br />

and fees; room and board; medical<br />

insurance; books and supplies; and<br />

personal expenses.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Students must have an overall<br />

2.25 GPA.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL score of 61 iBT, 500 PBT;<br />

IELTS score of 6.0<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

OSU accepts several of the <strong>GAC</strong><br />

modules for academic credit. OSU<br />

may accept up to 34 credit hours.<br />

Please contact us to see how your<br />

courses may transfer.<br />

Information regarding scholarship<br />

opportunities for international students<br />

may be found at: www.union.okstate.<br />

edu/iss/scholarships.pdf<br />

How to Apply<br />

Information regarding the application<br />

process can be found at:<br />

www.iss.okstate.edu/apply.<br />

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University of Redlands<br />

1200 East Colton Ave P.O Box 3080<br />

Redlands, CA 92373 United States<br />

T: +1 909 793 2121<br />

www.redlands.edu/prospectivestudents/375.aspx<br />

Founded in 1907, <strong>The</strong> University of<br />

Redlands is a top ranked private<br />

liberal arts and sciences university.<br />

Edward Fiske, former editor of<br />

<strong>The</strong> New York Times, describes our<br />

innovative academic community as<br />

“a pre-professional institute, a liberal<br />

arts college and an alternative school<br />

all in one.” We have one of the lowest<br />

student/faculty ratios at 11 students<br />

to one faculty member, as well as one<br />

of the highest percentages of classes<br />

with fewer than 20 students.<br />

Small class size creates a strong<br />

sense of community and family,<br />

Kara Babb, M.A: <strong>International</strong><br />

Recruiting Consultant/UR Alumna<br />

kara_babb@redlands.edu<br />

Jack Osborn, LL.B., LL.M.:<br />

Hunsaker Chair of Management,<br />

Jack_osborn@redlands.edu<br />

which is important for undergraduates<br />

studying far from their families.<br />

Forbes magazine ranks Redlands in<br />

the top 5 percent of America’s Best<br />

Colleges 2012, ahead of Loyola<br />

Marymount University, University<br />

of San Diego, University of San<br />

Francisco. According to <strong>The</strong> Princeton<br />

Review 2012 edition of its college<br />

guide, <strong>The</strong> Best 373 Colleges,<br />

Redlands is again one of the country’s<br />

best institutions for undergraduate<br />

education.<br />

Twelve of our seniors have received<br />

Fulbright Scholarships in the past<br />

five years. Fulbright awards are the<br />

highest and most competitive awards<br />

for overseas research or teaching<br />

given each year by the US State<br />

Department, to graduating university<br />

seniors. Since winning our first awards,<br />

the cumulative total of applications<br />

to awards is 31 percent, exceeding<br />

the vast majority of major institutions.<br />

Since winning our first award five years<br />

ago, we have been distinguished by<br />

twice being named by Fulbright as a<br />

top producer of these awards; Most<br />

recently in 2012.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

Nationally recognized departments of<br />

Accounting, Global Business, Business<br />

Administration, Biology, Chemistry,<br />

Mathematics, Government, Creative<br />

Writing, Music, Communicative<br />

Disorders and <strong>International</strong> Relations.<br />

For a complete list of majors and<br />

programs, please visit:<br />

www.redlands.edu/academics/<br />

college-of-arts-sciences/<br />

undergraduate-studies.aspx<br />

Where excellence in all<br />

aspects of university life,<br />

academics, sports and<br />

service is promoted and<br />

honored – that is the<br />

Redlands experience.<br />

www.redlands.edu<br />

Location<br />

<strong>The</strong> UR is located in Redlands,<br />

California, a small town of<br />

approximately 70,000. It’s only one<br />

hour from the ocean and ski resorts,<br />

and 45 minutes to the major cultural<br />

venues of both Los Angeles and<br />

Orange County.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

<strong>The</strong> UR is a four-year university on<br />

the semester system. Classes begin<br />

in September and end in May.<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Tuition: US$37,002<br />

Room & Board: US$11,206<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

3.3<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL: minimum 81 iBT, 213 CBT,<br />

550 PBT, or other university-approved<br />

tests. <strong>ACT</strong>: 22 – 27<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

80 percent of Redlands students<br />

receive merit scholarships or<br />

financial aid.<br />

How to Apply<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Redlands processes<br />

applications on a “rolling” basis, which<br />

means that you can be accepted<br />

anytime throughout admission season.<br />

However, we encourage students to<br />

apply as early as possible. Beginning<br />

in September, applicants can apply via<br />

Common App which can be found on<br />

the UR website.<br />

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Saint Mary’s College of California<br />

Saint Mary’s College of California<br />

1928 Saint Mary’s Road, PO Box 4800<br />

Moraga, CA 94575-4800 United States<br />

T: +1 925 631 4224<br />

F: +1 925 376 7193<br />

E: international@stmarys-ca.edu<br />

<strong>The</strong> College is proud to be one of<br />

the most diverse private Catholic and<br />

Lasallian colleges in the US. We are<br />

home to students from more than<br />

30 countries and 40 states. With<br />

over 2,800 full-time undergraduate<br />

students, Saint Mary’s College of<br />

California is large enough to offer many<br />

opportunities for academic challenges<br />

and recreational opportunities, but<br />

small enough where students feel at<br />

home. Average class sizes are very<br />

small at 21 students with professors<br />

teaching all classes. Saint Mary’s<br />

personalized education will give<br />

you the opportunity to learn from<br />

professors, work and study with fellow<br />

students and excel in your chosen<br />

academic discipline.<br />

Faculty members are experts in their<br />

respective fields and are dedicated<br />

to their primary role as teachers.<br />

<strong>The</strong> collaborative classroom<br />

environment fosters shared ideas<br />

and in-depth exploration.<br />

<strong>The</strong> 150-year-old liberal arts college<br />

is located in the Moraga valley, 32<br />

kilometres – 20 miles – east of San<br />

Francisco, in one of the safest towns<br />

in California. We are a community<br />

with an invigorating mix of cultures,<br />

histories, and ways of thinking.<br />

Graduates enter post-baccalaureate<br />

programs at a rate of 30 percent<br />

immediately; 90 percent of the pre-med<br />

students successfully gain admission to<br />

medical school<br />

Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art<br />

is the only accredited art museum in<br />

the local county. <strong>The</strong> Gallery recently<br />

received a substantial donation of Andy<br />

Warhol photographs for its permanent<br />

collection.<br />

Student services include academic<br />

advising and tutoring, a career<br />

center, counseling, student health and<br />

wellness centers, a women’s resource<br />

centre, and recreational centers<br />

Degree Programs<br />

Economics and Business Administration;<br />

Liberal Arts; Science; and Education.<br />

Forty undergraduate and preprofessional<br />

degrees are offered.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Fall term begins in August, the monthlong<br />

January Term begins in January,<br />

and the spring term begins in February.<br />

<strong>The</strong> academic year ends in late May.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are limited course offerings<br />

during summer school.<br />

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<strong>The</strong> 150-year-old liberal<br />

arts college is located<br />

in the Moraga valley,<br />

32 kilometres – 20 miles<br />

– east of San Francisco,<br />

in one of the safest towns<br />

in California.<br />

www.stmarys–ca.edu/international<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Estimated 2012 -13 tuition fees<br />

for undergraduate studies start at<br />

US$38,300. Housing, meals, books,<br />

and mandatory health insurance are<br />

estimated at US$16,000. Personal<br />

spending money is not included in<br />

these amounts.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Overall <strong>GAC</strong> Grade Point Average 2.9;<br />

Merit scholarship consideration begins<br />

at 3.3 GPA. <strong>The</strong> <strong>ACT</strong> is not required,<br />

but recommended. Students are<br />

not required to be Catholic to enter<br />

the College.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL score 79 iBT, 213 CBT,<br />

550 PBT; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.<br />

Credits & Scholarships<br />

Limited scholarships based on merit<br />

(academic excellence) are available<br />

for non-US passport holders. <strong>The</strong>se<br />

are awarded upon admission; no<br />

additional application is required.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Complete the Common Application at:<br />

www.commonapp.org.<br />

Submit: transcripts, test scores,<br />

letter of recommendation and<br />

Certificate of Finance.<br />

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Southern Oregon University<br />

Southern Oregon University’s<br />

student-centred degree<br />

programs provide<br />

international students<br />

a very high quality<br />

Office of <strong>International</strong> Programs<br />

education based on their<br />

1250 Siskiyou Blvd.<br />

Ashland, OR 97520<br />

United States<br />

individual backgrounds<br />

and requirements.<br />

T: +1 541 552 6336<br />

E: +intprogs@sou.edu www.sou.edu/admissions/international/<br />

Southern Oregon University is the<br />

public liberal arts university of the<br />

West and has been widely recognized<br />

for its excellence. SOU has been<br />

named one of the West’s best regional<br />

universities by U.S. News & World<br />

Report and has also been praised by<br />

<strong>The</strong> Washington Monthly Magazine,<br />

which placed SOU among the top<br />

30 percent of masters universities.<br />

Recently, SOU was even selected as<br />

a “hidden gem” in higher education<br />

by <strong>The</strong> New York Times. As a public<br />

institution, SOU prides itself on<br />

providing quality undergraduate and<br />

graduate education that is affordable,<br />

accessible, and inclusive.<br />

SOU students can choose from<br />

36 majors and 100 programs in<br />

Business, the Arts and Sciences,<br />

and Education. Additionally, SOU<br />

provides students real world<br />

experience and the opportunity<br />

to connect with professors directly<br />

through internships, capstone<br />

projects, and undergraduate research.<br />

SOU’s location in Ashland, Oregon,<br />

is an ideal college town setting.<br />

Ashland is considered one of the<br />

most desirable places to live in<br />

America. <strong>The</strong> city has also been<br />

named one of the 10 Best Small<br />

Towns in America by Outside<br />

Magazine.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

Over 100 areas of study including<br />

Business, Engineering, Chemistry,<br />

Computer Science, Performing Arts<br />

and many more.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Fall: Late September<br />

Winter: Early January<br />

Spring: Late March<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

General Tuition and fees for<br />

2011 – 2012 about US$16,700<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Overall GPA of 2.25<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL iBT 68 or 520 PBT;<br />

IELTS 5.5<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Several merit based scholarships are<br />

available ranging from US$5,000 to<br />

US$9,000<br />

How to Apply<br />

Complete easy online application,<br />

submit official transcripts and test<br />

scores.<br />

www.sou.edu/admissions/<br />

international/freshman.html.<br />

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Founded in 1826, SUNY Fredonia<br />

combines classic liberal arts with<br />

contemporary academic innovations<br />

and a distinctive “college-town”<br />

feel. It’s small enough to provide<br />

personalized attention from world-class,<br />

world educated faculty, yet large<br />

enough to offer 80 undergraduate<br />

programs in the arts, humanities, and<br />

the natural and social sciences, as<br />

well as professional programs, and<br />

master’s and advanced certificate<br />

programs in many areas. Faculty<br />

and professional staff provide a high<br />

quality educational experience through<br />

classroom teaching and performance<br />

and research opportunities.<br />

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SUNY Fredonia –<br />

180 years of academic<br />

State University of New York (SUNY), Fredonia Campus<br />

excellence shaping<br />

<strong>International</strong> Education Center, State University of New York<br />

future leaders<br />

280 Central Avenue – 8 LoGrasso Hall<br />

Fredonia, NY 14063 United States<br />

T: +1 716 673 3451<br />

F: +1 716 673 3175<br />

E: mary.sasso@fredonia.edu www.fredonia.edu/internationaleducation/iss<br />

Small class sizes reflect our dedication<br />

to a personal approach in helping you<br />

to achieve your educational goals.<br />

SUNY Fredonia is committed to<br />

attracting a diverse and academically<br />

accomplished students and faculty.<br />

Our fine and performing arts programs<br />

operate in the I.M. Pei designed<br />

Rockefeller Arts Center, which has<br />

hosted numerous national and<br />

international artists, such as renowned<br />

cellist Yo Yo Ma and Guitar Hero<br />

creator Kartick Bala.<br />

Our university is currently ranked<br />

7th in the United States for our<br />

exemplary four-year graduation rate<br />

and 10th Best College in the North<br />

by U.S. News & World Report, and<br />

the demonstrated achievement of<br />

Fredonia graduates Karl Holz, CEO<br />

and President of Disney Cruise Line<br />

and Vacations; Mary McDonnell,<br />

“Dances with Wolves” Academy Award<br />

nominee; and Carol Stanley, President<br />

of Stash Sporting Goods, proves that<br />

SUNY Fredonia delivers on its motto:<br />

“Where Success is a Tradition.”<br />

Degree Programs<br />

80 degree programs in the following<br />

faculties: Biology, Chemistry, Computer<br />

Science, Communication, Education,<br />

English, History, Languages, Music,<br />

Philosophy, Physics, Political Science,<br />

Sociology, Speech Pathology, <strong>The</strong>atre<br />

& Dance, Visual Arts & New Media<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Fall Semester:<br />

Late August to mid December<br />

Spring Semester:<br />

Late January to mid May<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

3.0 on a 4.0 scale<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> Level 3 English Modules –<br />

C Grade<br />

Credits<br />

Students can earn up to 33<br />

undergraduate credits through the<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> program which can be used<br />

towards degree requirements.<br />

Scholarships<br />

President’s <strong>International</strong> Student<br />

Award – US$5,000 per year equally<br />

distributed (US$2,500) in the fall<br />

and spring semesters.<br />

Eligibility: F-1 or J-1 undergraduate<br />

freshman or transfer students with a<br />

minimum high school average of 90<br />

percent, 24 <strong>ACT</strong> or a 3.50 college GPA.<br />

How to Apply<br />

To apply to SUNY Fredonia, start<br />

by submitting the online Common<br />

Application at www.commonapp.org<br />

or the online SUNY Application at<br />

www.suny.edu/gosuny/index.cfm<br />

<strong>The</strong>n follow up by sending official<br />

high school and college transcripts,<br />

proof of financial support, and proof<br />

of English proficiency.<br />

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PERTH<br />

Curtin University<br />

Edith Cowan University<br />

Murdoch University<br />

PERTH<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

Cambridge <strong>International</strong> College<br />

Deakin University<br />

La Trobe University<br />

Monash College<br />

RMIT University<br />

Swinburne University of Technology<br />

Victoria University of Technology<br />

NORTH SYDNEY<br />

Australian Catholic University<br />

WESTERN SYDNEY<br />

University of Western Sydney<br />

SYDNEY<br />

Macquarie University<br />

University of New South Wales<br />

HOBART<br />

BALLARAT<br />

University of Ballarat<br />

HOBART<br />

University of Tasmania<br />

ADELAIDE<br />

Flinders University<br />

University of South Australia<br />

TOOWOOMBA<br />

ARMIDALE<br />

TOOWOOMBA<br />

University of<br />

Southern Queensland<br />

BRISBANE<br />

Griffith University<br />

GOLD COAST<br />

Bond University<br />

Griffith University<br />

QIBT<br />

ROCKHAMPTON<br />

CQUniversity<br />

ROCKHAMPTON<br />

BRISBANE<br />

GOLD COAST<br />

DUBBO ORANGE<br />

BATHURST<br />

NEWCASTLE<br />

WAGGA WAGGA<br />

SYDNEY<br />

ADELAIDE<br />

BALLARAT<br />

ALBURY<br />

WOLLONGONG<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

Note:<br />

Most Australian universities have several campuses. Only the first or main campus of each university is shown on the map.<br />

ARMIDALE<br />

University of New England<br />

BATHURST<br />

Charles Sturt University<br />

NEWCASTLE<br />

University of Newcastle<br />

WOLLONGONG<br />

University of Wollongong<br />

Study in Australia<br />

Australian universities offer a stimulating environment<br />

for students from around the world to gain valuable skills,<br />

experience and qualifications.<br />

Australia has an international reputation<br />

for excellence in all areas of education<br />

and training. Australian universities are<br />

widely recognized for excellence in<br />

many disciplines, and institutions deliver<br />

practical and career-oriented training so<br />

graduates can be confident they have<br />

the skills demanded by employers.<br />

Australian universities offer a<br />

stimulating environment for students<br />

from around the world to gain valuable<br />

skills, experiences and qualifications.<br />

<strong>International</strong> students from over 180<br />

countries enroll in higher education<br />

courses in Australia, preparing to<br />

launch their careers around the world.<br />

<strong>International</strong>ization of higher education<br />

and research is of great importance<br />

globally, and Australian universities are<br />

major participants in international<br />

education and research projects and<br />

initiatives. <strong>The</strong>y recruit academic staff<br />

from around the world who are leading<br />

experts in their fields.<br />

Higher education in Australia is made<br />

up of two sectors: the university<br />

sector and the vocational education<br />

sector, both comprising public and<br />

private institutions. You can choose<br />

from a vast range of courses including<br />

traditional academic areas of learning<br />

and research, as well as more practical<br />

courses with a vocational orientation.<br />

Each of Australia’s universities and<br />

vocational colleges has its own<br />

strengths and areas of specialization,<br />

giving you a wide choice and access<br />

to the latest technology and research<br />

in your chosen field.<br />

Bachelor degrees generally take<br />

three years to complete, although<br />

specialised degrees such as Medicine<br />

or Engineering can take from four to<br />

six years. <strong>International</strong> students are<br />

required to study full–time under the<br />

Australian government’s student<br />

visa regulations.<br />

In Australia, students take an<br />

active role in the learning process.<br />

<strong>Universities</strong> place great importance on<br />

developing the ability to think creatively<br />

and independently, read widely and<br />

critically, participate in debate and<br />

function in teams. <strong>The</strong>se skills will<br />

give you an edge in a competitive<br />

and ever-changing world.<br />

Australian students enjoy balancing<br />

study commitments with leisure time<br />

spent outdoors enjoying the fresh air<br />

and often-warm weather. <strong>The</strong> rewards<br />

of studying at an Australian university<br />

are endless. Develop your potential<br />

in an innovative, flexible, yet supportive<br />

learning environment while you enjoy<br />

Australia’s unique environment.<br />

Gain an internationally recognized<br />

qualification that will open doors for<br />

your future.<br />

Australian universities will challenge<br />

and reward you academically,<br />

personally and professionally.<br />

For more information, visit:<br />

www.studyinaustralia.gov.au<br />

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Australian <strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong><br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA and English Proficiency needed as at December 31 2012 +<br />

<strong>Pathway</strong> University Location TOEFL iBT /IELTS Overall<br />

requirements only, check websites for<br />

further details.<br />

* some courses may require a higher English level. ** some courses may require a higher GPA.<br />

+ Correct at time of printing and subject to change. <strong>Universities</strong> change their admissions policies<br />

from time to time, and also reserve the right to refuse admission due to lack of course availability.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> graduates may also apply to ANY university with their <strong>GAC</strong> transcript and may be accepted.<br />

GPA for entry. Note: No credit<br />

transfers are available from<br />

Australian universities.<br />

Australian Catholic University Sydney IELTS 6.0–7.0 2.6 for undergraduate programs that<br />

do not have competitive entry<br />

University of Ballarat Ballarat iBT 79 / 6.0 (no score less than 5.5) Pass** Relevant subjects need to be<br />

passed to an "acceptable" standard.<br />

Bond University Gold Coast No IELTS necessary 2.6 (3.6 for Law. No direct entry into<br />

Medical program.)<br />

Cambridge <strong>International</strong><br />

College<br />

Website<br />

www.acu.edu.au<br />

www.ballarat.edu.au<br />

www.bond.edu.au<br />

Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth No IELTS necessary 2.0 (all Bachelor of Business degrees) www.cambridgecollege.<br />

com.au<br />

CQUniversity Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne,<br />

Sydney and Rockhampton<br />

Charles Sturt University Albury, Bathurst, Dubbo,<br />

Orange and Wagga Wagga<br />

iBT 79, 550 PBT / 6.0<br />

(no band less than 5.5)<br />

iBT 80, PBT 550 / 6.0<br />

(no band less than 5.5)<br />

Curtin University Perth and Sydney iBT 90 (min 22 in each section) / 6.5 with<br />

min 6.0 in all bands<br />

Pass www.cqu.edu.au<br />

Case-by-case basis www.csu.edu.au<br />

2.6 international.curtin.edu.au<br />

Deakin University Melbourne iBT 79, PBT 550 / 6.0 in all bands* 2.6 min** www.deakin.edu.au<br />

Edith Cowan University Perth iBT 70, PBT 550 / 6.0 in all bands* 2.3–4.0 www.ecu.edu.au<br />

Flinders University Adelaide iBT 75, / 6.0 overall & in Speaking & Writing* 2.3** www.flinders.edu.au<br />

Griffith University Gold Coast and Brisbane 6.0 (for program specific IELTS Minimum<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> overall grade of C+ or grade point<br />

average of 2.3 (on a 4 point scale) for<br />

standard entry programs.<br />

La Trobe University Melbourne and Albury from IELTS 6.0 (see international<br />

undergraduate guide)<br />

Macquarie University Sydney IELTS: Minimum 6.5 with 6.0 in each<br />

band.* iBT: Minimum 90 overall, with 20<br />

Listening, 20 Reading, 22 Writing, 20<br />

Speaking.*<br />

Minimum <strong>GAC</strong> overall grade of C+ or<br />

grade point average of 2.3 (on a 4 point<br />

scale) for standard entry programs.<br />

www.griffith.edu.au/<br />

international<br />

from 2.3 (see international<br />

undergraduate guide)<br />

www.latrobe.edu.au<br />

Case-by-case basis www.international.mq.edu.au<br />

Murdoch University Perth No IELTS necessary 2.6 for minimum entry courses** www.murdoch.edu.au<br />

Navitas Sydney and other centres Not specified 55 –70% for entry into Diploma courses www.navitas.com<br />

QIBT Gold Coast D in English Modules 65% for entry into Diploma courses, with<br />

65% in appropriate modules for Diploma<br />

of choice (see www.qibt.qld.edu.au/index.<br />

php.how-to-apply/entry-requirements/<br />

academic-requirements.html)<br />

www.qibt.qld.edu.au<br />

University of Newcastle Newcastle iBT 80, PBT 525 / 6.0 in all bands* 2.6 www.newcastle.edu.au<br />

University of New England Armidale iBT 79, CBT 213 / 6.0 in all bands Pass www.une.edu.au<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of<br />

New South Wales<br />

Sydney iBT 90, 577 with 5.0 in TWE / 6.5 with<br />

minimum 6.0 in all bands<br />

RMIT University Melbourne iBT 92, 580 with 4.5 in TWE / 6.5 with no<br />

band less than 6.0<br />

University of<br />

South Australia<br />

University of<br />

Southern Queensland<br />

Swinburne University of<br />

Technology<br />

Case-by-case basis www.unsw.edu.au<br />

2.6 – 3.3 www.rmit.edu.au/<br />

international<br />

Adelaide IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in Reading and Writing 2.6 (3.0 for Journalism, Psychology, Arts, www.unisa.edu.au<br />

Architectural Studies, Early Childhood<br />

Education, Junior Primary, Primary<br />

and Middle Education) (Health Science<br />

programs assessed individually)<br />

Toowoomba and Gold Coast iBT 80, 550 PBT / 6.0 Pass (Arts, Business, Education,<br />

Science) pass + pass Level 3 maths<br />

(Engineering + surveying)<br />

www.usq.edu.au<br />

Melbourne iBT 80, PBT 550 / 6.0 in all bands 2.3 minimum** www.swin.edu.au<br />

University of Tasmania Hobart iBT 80, PBT 550 / 6.0 with no band less<br />

than 5.5<br />

Victoria University of<br />

Technology<br />

University of<br />

Western Sydney<br />

2.0 minimum** www.utas.edu.au<br />

Melbourne iBT 80, PBT 550, 6.0 in all bands 2.3** Courses in Arts, Education,<br />

Human Development, Business,<br />

Health, Engineering and Science.<br />

Law requires 3.3.<br />

Western Sydney iBT 89, PBT 575, IELTS 6.5,<br />

or 75% in <strong>GAC</strong>015<br />

(if studied in Aust)<br />

2.3 (Arts and Social Science) 2.6 + 70%<br />

maths level 3 (Business and Environment)<br />

3.0 (Communication) 2.6 (Tourism,<br />

Teaching, Int Studies, Languages)<br />

www.vu.edu.au<br />

www.uws.edu.au<br />

University of Wollongong Wollongong iBT 79 / 6.0* 2.0 minimum** www.uow.edu.au<br />

Bond University<br />

Gold Coast<br />

QLD 4229 Australia<br />

T: +61 7 5595 1024<br />

F: +61 7 5595 1015<br />

E: international@bond.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00017B<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bond Advantage<br />

Bond University’s uncompromising<br />

focus on industry relevance and<br />

‘practical’ approach to learning sets<br />

it apart from every other Australian<br />

university. Our small classes, instructed<br />

by highly qualified staff, enable students<br />

to receive more individualized attention<br />

and personal assistance with their work.<br />

Bond has a genuine commitment<br />

to each individual by offering a<br />

personalized learning environment and<br />

the smallest class sizes in Australia<br />

(10:1 student faculty ratio). Studying<br />

in small classes, students have oneon-one<br />

access to Australia’s leading<br />

academics. With less than 5,000<br />

students on campus, teachers are<br />

able to offer a mentoring role where<br />

they know each student’s abilities and<br />

aspirations. Teachers also use their<br />

global business and industry networks<br />

to help students secure internships<br />

to complement their university<br />

qualifications with relevant practical<br />

experience. <strong>The</strong>se internships may<br />

be in Australia or they could be on<br />

the other side of the world: in the<br />

Australian embassy in Paris, for<br />

instance; or a German research<br />

laboratory; or a movie production<br />

company in the United States.<br />

Bond University is the smart choice<br />

to bring your ambition to life. Bond’s<br />

graduates are well prepared for<br />

employment and are able to hit the<br />

ground running (have an advantage<br />

over other students).<br />

Degree Programs<br />

Bond offers a range of undergraduate<br />

and postgraduate degrees through the<br />

following areas:<br />

• Faculty of Business<br />

• Faculty of Health Science<br />

and Medicine<br />

• Faculty of Humanities and<br />

Social Sciences<br />

• Faculty of Law<br />

• Institute of Sustainable<br />

Development and Architecture<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Bond has three, 14-week semesters<br />

each year. Most programs have intakes<br />

in January, May and September.<br />

Semester 1: January – April<br />

Semester 2: May – August<br />

Semester 3: September – December<br />

By undertaking three semesters<br />

per year, students can complete a<br />

bachelor’s degree in just two years and<br />

gain a head start on their peers in the<br />

ultra-competitive careers market.<br />

As a fully independent<br />

teaching and research<br />

institution, Bond University<br />

offers a unique and<br />

personalized educational<br />

experience, specifically<br />

designed to challenge<br />

students to be the very best<br />

that they can be.<br />

www.bond.edu.au<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Paid on a per subject basis. Fees for<br />

a bachelor degree start at A$15,280<br />

per semester, total degree fees start<br />

at A$91,680. Fees are the same for<br />

international and Australian students.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Overall <strong>GAC</strong> Grade Point Average<br />

2.6 (3.6 for Law). No direct entry to<br />

the Medical program.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

No additional English proficiency required.<br />

Scholarships<br />

As part of the prestigious Bond<br />

Scholarship Program, Bond offers<br />

international students a number<br />

of part tuition scholarships and<br />

cash bursaries each semester.<br />

For more information, please visit:<br />

www.bond.edu.au/scholarships<br />

How to Apply<br />

Complete an application form for<br />

admission online at: www.bond.edu.<br />

au/apply. <strong>The</strong>re is no fee for applying to<br />

study at Bond University.<br />

Include certified/notarized copies of<br />

supporting documentation as well<br />

as official translations. Documents<br />

should arrive no later than one month<br />

prior to the commencement of the<br />

relevant semester.<br />

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Curtin University<br />

GPO Box S1512<br />

Perth, WA 6845 Australia<br />

T: +61 8 9266 7331<br />

F: +61 8 9266 2605 / 4013<br />

E: international@curtin.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00301J<br />

www.international.curtin.edu.au<br />

Western Australia’s largest and most<br />

multicultural university, Curtin is a<br />

vibrant international organisation<br />

welcoming more than 50,000<br />

students from over 130 countries.<br />

Acknowledged globally for our<br />

commitment to cultural diversity and<br />

international engagement, Curtin is<br />

recognised by the 2012 QS World<br />

University Rankings as being among<br />

the world’s top 300 universities, as well<br />

as the world’s top 50 universities aged<br />

under 50 and number one in the state.<br />

Located six kilometres from the centre<br />

of the Western Australian capital city of<br />

Perth, Curtin’s Bentley Campus is the<br />

flagship of several in the Asia-Pacific<br />

region. Our other campuses include<br />

Sydney, Singapore, and Sarawak,<br />

and we have partnership agreements<br />

to deliver courses at education<br />

institutions in countries such as Hong<br />

Kong, Vietnam and China.<br />

Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest university, with a<br />

commitment to innovation and excellence in teaching and research.<br />

Curtin University Sydney<br />

Curtin House<br />

39-47 Regent Street<br />

Chippendale, NSW 2008 Australia<br />

T: +61 2 8399 7888<br />

F: +61 2 8399 7899<br />

E: info@sydney.curtin.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 02637B<br />

Curtin Sarawak<br />

CDT 250, 98009<br />

Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia<br />

T: +60 85 44 3939<br />

F: +60 85 44 3838<br />

E: enquiries@curtin.edu.my<br />

www.sydney.curtin.edu.au www.curtin.edu.my<br />

Curtin’s courses are offered at<br />

undergraduate, postgraduate and<br />

doctoral levels and are delivered through<br />

the study areas of business, humanities,<br />

health sciences, and science and<br />

engineering. Combining theory with<br />

practical study and often incorporating<br />

relevant industry placements, our<br />

programs are linked closely with industry<br />

to take you beyond the classroom<br />

and into the real world. Courses can<br />

be tailored to your own needs, with<br />

opportunities to transfer between<br />

campuses, study online, and more. It’s<br />

this commitment to providing flexibility<br />

and practical experience that means<br />

you’ll graduate from Curtin with the skills<br />

and knowledge you’ll need to launch<br />

your career anywhere in the world.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

• Bentley Campus<br />

Curtin Business School<br />

Humanities; Science and Engineering;<br />

Health Sciences<br />

• Curtin Sydney<br />

Curtin Business School<br />

• Curtin Sarawak<br />

<strong>The</strong> Learning Centre<br />

Foundation and Continuing<br />

Studies; Business; Media, Culture<br />

and Communication; Engineering<br />

and Science; Postgraduate studies<br />

• Curtin Singapore<br />

Business, Health Sciences,<br />

Humanities<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Curtin University, Bentley<br />

Semester 1: February–June<br />

Semester 2: July–November<br />

Curtin Sydney and Singapore<br />

Semester 1: March–June<br />

Semester 2: July–October<br />

Summer Semester: November–February<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Vary, depending on the course of<br />

study. For full details, please visit:<br />

courses.curtin.edu.au. <strong>International</strong><br />

undergraduate students usually pay<br />

from A$23,400 to A$171,000.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>GAC</strong> GPA is 2.6<br />

Curtin Singapore<br />

92 Jalan Rajah<br />

Singapore 329162<br />

T: +65 6593 8000<br />

F: +65 6593 8001<br />

E: info@curtin.edu.sg<br />

www.curtin.edu.sg<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

Students who have completed the<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> within Australia are not required<br />

to submit separate evidence of English<br />

competence. However, students from<br />

offshore need:<br />

IELTS 6.0 in all bands; TOEFL 80 iBT<br />

(20 in each section); 550 PBT; minimum<br />

test of written English (TWE) 5.0.*<br />

As of Semester 2 2013, requirements<br />

will be IELTS overall 6.5 (minimum 6.0<br />

in each band); TOEFL iBT 90 (minimum<br />

22 in each section).<br />

*Some courses require higher English entry<br />

scores. Please visit: courses.curtin.edu.au<br />

and search for your course of interest to see<br />

specific entry requirements.<br />

Credits & Scholarships<br />

Credit towards a Curtin qualification<br />

may be granted to applicants with<br />

qualifications from other accredited<br />

educational institutions, including<br />

polytechnics or universities. Students<br />

may apply for Recognition of Prior<br />

Learning (RPL) if they have covered<br />

the work in other academic areas or<br />

have undertaken relevant employment<br />

activities. RPL is assessed on a<br />

case-by-case basis.<br />

For the most up-to-date information<br />

about scholarships available to<br />

international students, please visit:<br />

scholarships.curtin.edu.au/international/<br />

undergraduate.cfm.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Students can apply online at:<br />

international.curtin.edu.au/apply-online.<br />

htm<br />

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Griffith University<br />

Nathan Campus, Griffith University<br />

170 Kessels Road, Nathan<br />

Brisbane, Queensland 4111 Australia<br />

T: +61 7 3735 6425<br />

E: international@griffith.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00233E<br />

Since opening its doors in 1975,<br />

Griffith University has grown to become<br />

a large, multi-campus university with<br />

more than 3,500 full time staff and<br />

over 300 degrees on offer. Griffith is<br />

experiencing unprecedented growth<br />

and is currently undergoing a $320<br />

million facility upgrade across its five<br />

campuses.<br />

In 2012 Griffith was placed in the top<br />

5% of global universities on three of<br />

the major and most credible world<br />

university rankings: Academic Ranking<br />

of World <strong>Universities</strong> (ARWU), QS<br />

World University Rankings and the<br />

Times HE World University Ranking.<br />

Griffith is home to over 44,000<br />

students including more than 11,000<br />

international students from 131<br />

nations. World-class academic staff<br />

and more than 230 exchange and<br />

www.griffith.edu.au/international<br />

academic agreements with other<br />

institutions around the globe ensure<br />

Griffith graduates are provided a truly<br />

international qualification.<br />

Griffith’s five campuses are located<br />

in the nation’s fastest growth<br />

region, the Brisbane-Gold Coast<br />

corridor. Students can enjoy easy<br />

access to Brisbane’s social, cultural<br />

and recreational facilities and the<br />

attractions of Queensland’s top<br />

surfside tourist destination.<br />

With on-campus accommodation<br />

available, a comprehensive range<br />

of free support services, and a<br />

subtropical climate with an average of<br />

300 days of sunshine per year, Griffith<br />

is the perfect location to combine<br />

study with a great lifestyle.<br />

Areas of study include:<br />

• Accounting, finance and economics<br />

• Business and marketing<br />

• Dentistry and oral health<br />

• Education<br />

• Engineering<br />

• Environment<br />

• Humanities, languages and<br />

linguistics<br />

• Information technology<br />

• <strong>International</strong> business and Asian<br />

studies<br />

• Law, criminology and criminal justice<br />

• Medicine & medical science<br />

• Nursing and midwifery<br />

• Pharmacy<br />

• Public health & social work<br />

• Science<br />

• Tourism, leisure, hotel and sport<br />

management<br />

• Visual and creative arts.<br />

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Ranked in the top 5% of<br />

universities worldwide,<br />

Griffith offers a world-class<br />

education experience in one<br />

of the world’s most beautiful<br />

locations.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Semester 1: February – July<br />

Semester 2: July – November<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

2013 undergraduate tuition fees at<br />

Griffith University start at $17,025<br />

per annum. For full fee information<br />

please visit the programs and<br />

courses website: www.griffith.edu.au/<br />

programs-courses.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Minimum <strong>GAC</strong> overall grade of C+<br />

or grade point average of 2.3 (on<br />

a 4 point scale) for standard entry<br />

programs.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

English language requirements vary<br />

between programs. For full details<br />

on the English language entry<br />

requirements by course, please refer<br />

to the programs and courses website:<br />

www.griffith.edu.au/programs-courses.<br />

Scholarships<br />

Griffith <strong>International</strong> offers scholarship<br />

schemes for international students<br />

undertaking undergraduate and<br />

postgraduate study. For more<br />

information on available scholarships,<br />

please visit www.griffith.edu.au/<br />

international/scholarships-finance.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Visit www.griffith.edu.au/international/<br />

how-to-apply where you can apply<br />

online, download an application form,<br />

or contact a Griffith Agent to lodge an<br />

application on your behalf.<br />

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Macquarie University<br />

Balaclava Rd,<br />

North Ryde, Sydney, 2109 Australia<br />

T: +61 2 9850 7346<br />

F: +61 2 9850 9198<br />

E: iso@mq.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00002J<br />

Macquarie is Australia’s number<br />

one modern university and 16 in the<br />

world in the QS rankings of world<br />

universities under 50 years of age.<br />

We are renowned for excellence in<br />

interdisciplinary research and teaching,<br />

our unique approach to learning, our<br />

highly skilled graduates, and our firstclass<br />

facilities.<br />

Macquarie’s main campus is located in<br />

the heart of Australia’s largest hightechnology<br />

precinct 15 kms from<br />

the city centre. Our location gives us<br />

outstanding integration with industry,<br />

providing our students with a superior<br />

learning environment, enhanced<br />

internship opportunities, and greater<br />

exposure to the job market prior to<br />

graduation.<br />

Recent investments of more than<br />

$1 billion in facilities and infrastructure<br />

include the most high-tech university<br />

library in Australia and a private<br />

teaching hospital.<br />

Our combination of world-class<br />

interdisciplinary degrees and real-world<br />

learning has resulted in CEOs around<br />

the world ranking Macquarie in the<br />

top 5 Australian universities for their<br />

graduate recruitment.<br />

Areas of Study Include:<br />

• Accounting<br />

• Business<br />

• Education and teaching<br />

• Engineering<br />

• Environment<br />

• Finance<br />

• Information technology<br />

• Languages<br />

• Law<br />

• Health and medical sciences<br />

• Linguistics<br />

• Media and creative arts<br />

• Medicine and surgery (postgraduate)<br />

• Psychology<br />

• Science<br />

• Security and intelligence<br />

(postgraduate)<br />

• Society, history and culture<br />

• Translating and interpreting.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Session 1: February to June<br />

Session 2: July to November<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

<strong>The</strong> tuition fees for international<br />

students at Macquarie University are<br />

set on a per credit point basis, and<br />

are revised each year. This means<br />

that there is a fee for each credit point<br />

in which you are enrolled. To help<br />

you calculate your fees, Macquarie<br />

University publishes an estimated<br />

annual fee for your course, based on<br />

you enrolling in all the required units for<br />

that course in your first year. This can<br />

be found in the online course database<br />

courses.mq.edu.au.<br />

Australia’s number 1<br />

modern university.<br />

www.international.mq.edu.au<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Each course at Macquarie has specific<br />

entry requirements that are listed on<br />

the online course database. Entry to<br />

undergraduate programs is determined<br />

by the Australian Tertiary Admissions<br />

Rank (ATAR). <strong>GAC</strong> graduates can<br />

calculate their equivalent ATAR at<br />

www.international.mq.edu.au/study/<br />

undergraduate/Atar/atar.aspx.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

All international students at Macquarie<br />

University are required to provide<br />

evidence of proficiency in English.<br />

Details regarding English proficiency<br />

can be found here: www.international.<br />

mq.edu.au/applications/apply/english.<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Macquarie University <strong>International</strong><br />

Scholarships aim to attract outstanding<br />

students from around the world to<br />

study at Macquarie University. <strong>The</strong>re<br />

are approximately 100 full and partial<br />

scholarships available each year for<br />

undergraduate and postgraduate<br />

students. <strong>The</strong> scholarship is highly<br />

competitive and is awarded on the<br />

basis of academic merit. Learn<br />

more about scholarships at: www.<br />

international.mq.edu.au/scholarships.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Applications close one month prior to<br />

the commencement of classes. Your<br />

application for admission to Macquarie<br />

University will depend on the course in<br />

which you are interested; you can find<br />

further details here: www.international.<br />

mq.edu.au/applications/apply<br />

Apply online to Macquarie University as<br />

an international student: admissions.<br />

mq.edu.au.<br />

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University of South Australia<br />

GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, SA 5001 Australia<br />

T: +61 3 9627 4854<br />

F: +61 8 8302 9121<br />

E: international.office@unisa.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00121B<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of South Australia is<br />

an established, innovative institution<br />

known for its outstanding graduates,<br />

strong research and experience-based<br />

teaching and learning conducted<br />

in partnership with industry and the<br />

professions. <strong>The</strong> University has a<br />

history of more than 150 years and has<br />

the largest student population in South<br />

Australia.<br />

With a degree from the University you<br />

will work effectively in the field you<br />

have chosen because you will have<br />

practised the skills you have been<br />

taught. We call it experience-based<br />

learning. You start by learning the<br />

theory of your chosen profession. <strong>The</strong>n<br />

you get the chance to put what you<br />

learn into practice in supervised clinical<br />

or field placements or industry-based<br />

projects.<br />

Many of our academic staff have forged<br />

successful careers and work closely with<br />

their sector to keep up to date with the<br />

latest knowledge and trends.<br />

Adelaide: <strong>The</strong> Lifestyle Capital<br />

With a population of just over one million<br />

people, Adelaide is a welcoming place<br />

to live and study, and is tolerant of all<br />

religious beliefs and practices. <strong>The</strong> city<br />

is located between white sandy beaches<br />

and the Mount Lofty Ranges.<br />

Research from the Economist<br />

Intelligence Unit (EIU) indicates that<br />

Adelaide is the most affordable mainland<br />

Australian capital city for study. In 2012<br />

the Property Council of Australia ranked<br />

Adelaide as Australia’s most liveable city.<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of South Australia’s<br />

Awards and Achievements<br />

• <strong>The</strong> University is ranked in the top<br />

three per cent of more than 10,000<br />

universities worldwide in the 2012 QS<br />

World University Rankings, and ranked<br />

11th in Australia.<br />

• <strong>The</strong> most recent national Excellence<br />

in Research for Australia evaluation<br />

reported that 86 per cent of the<br />

University’s assessed research was<br />

rated world-class or above.<br />

• In 2012 the proportion of the<br />

University’s staff holding doctorate<br />

qualifications is 69 per cent. This is<br />

the highest rate in South Australia<br />

and significantly above the national<br />

average.<br />

• Our Division of Business is one<br />

of only eight business schools in<br />

Australia and 130 in the world to<br />

hold the prestigious European Quality<br />

Improvement System accreditation.<br />

• In the 2012 <strong>International</strong> Student<br />

Barometer, the overall satisfaction of<br />

University of South Australia students<br />

was 89 per cent. In particular, 97 per<br />

cent of international students said they<br />

chose the University because of its<br />

teaching quality.<br />

• <strong>The</strong> University obtains graduate<br />

employment rates above the national<br />

average. In 2011, 79 per cent of its<br />

graduates were in full-time employment.<br />

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<strong>The</strong> University achieves ongoing<br />

recognition at global<br />

level, including being ranked<br />

23rd worldwide (and number<br />

three in Australia) in the QS<br />

World University Rankings<br />

Top 50 institutions aged<br />

under 50.<br />

www.unisa.edu.au/international<br />

www.unisachina.com<br />

Degree Programs<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of South Australia offers<br />

programs in Business, Education, Arts,<br />

Social Sciences, Health Sciences, IT,<br />

Engineering, and the Environment.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Study Period 2 (Semester 1) February<br />

Study Period 5 (Semester 2) July<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Annual fees from A$19,250 to<br />

A$31,000 in 2013<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> Grade Point Average 2.6 for<br />

most programs. <strong>GAC</strong> Grade point<br />

average 3.0 for Bachelor’s degrees in<br />

Journalism, Psychological Science,<br />

Arts, Architectural Studies, Early<br />

Childhood Education, Junior Primary,<br />

Primary and Middle Education.<br />

Programs in the Division of Health<br />

Sciences will be assessed individually.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

Students must meet relevant English<br />

language requirements for each<br />

program.<br />

Scholarships<br />

Refer to: http://www.unisa.edu.au/<br />

Study-at-UniSA/<strong>International</strong>-students/<br />

Scholarships/<br />

How to Apply<br />

Visit: http://www.unisa.edu.au/Studyat-UniSA/<strong>International</strong>-students/Howto-apply/<br />

or contact the international<br />

office as above.<br />

Freecall:<br />

Australia: 1800 1818 58<br />

Northern China: 10800 61 00 245<br />

Southern China: 10800 261 0245<br />

Indonesia: 001 803 61 269<br />

Japan: 0053 161 0011<br />

Taiwan: 00801 611 343<br />

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Swinburne University of Technology<br />

Swinburne <strong>International</strong><br />

Ground floor, Swinburne Place West, Wakefield Street<br />

Hawthorn, VIC 3122 Australia<br />

T: +61 3 8676 7002<br />

E: international@swinburne.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00111D www.swinburne.edu.au/international<br />

Swinburne is a progressive<br />

university offering courses in many<br />

key disciplines. We are committed<br />

to quality teaching and learning<br />

outcomes, and our courses offer<br />

students the skills and knowledge that<br />

employers want.<br />

With a reputation for quality education<br />

and focused research, Swinburne<br />

attracts highly qualified academics and<br />

educational leaders.<br />

At Swinburne, our focus is on<br />

preparing you for a successful career.<br />

We maintain close relationships<br />

with industry partners to ensure<br />

you learn what you need to know.<br />

With opportunities such as industry<br />

placements and professionally focused<br />

team projects, you can get the skills<br />

and experience you need, not just the<br />

theory.<br />

Swinburne is an internationally<br />

recognised research-intensive<br />

university. <strong>The</strong> 2012 Academic Ranking<br />

of World <strong>Universities</strong> placed Swinburne<br />

among the top 400 universities<br />

worldwide and top three in Melbourne.<br />

Swinburne offers qualifications ranging<br />

from Foundation Studies, certificates,<br />

diplomas, bachelor’s and master’s<br />

degrees to PhDs. <strong>The</strong>se options allow<br />

you to choose courses and pathways<br />

to suit your individual interests and<br />

career aspirations.<br />

Swinburne has campuses in the inner<br />

and eastern suburbs of Melbourne,<br />

one in the Melbourne CBD and<br />

one in Sarawak, Malaysia. We offer<br />

supportive, secure and peaceful<br />

environments with state-of-the-art<br />

multimedia lecture theatres, many<br />

brand-new buildings, well-stocked<br />

libraries, up-to-date computer labs and<br />

wi-fi connectivity.<br />

We continue to invest in buildings,<br />

resources and staff to ensure the best<br />

study experience for our students so<br />

that they can succeed.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

Offering courses up to PhD level,<br />

Swinburne makes it easy to pathway<br />

between different course levels.<br />

Areas of Study include:<br />

• Accounting and Finance<br />

• Arts<br />

• Business, Commerce and<br />

Management<br />

• Communication and Media<br />

• Design and Multimedia<br />

• Engineering and Aviation<br />

• Film and Television<br />

• English Language Programs<br />

• Health, Community Services<br />

and Nursing<br />

Study at a world-ranked<br />

university. 1<br />

Located in the world’s most<br />

liveable city, Melbourne,<br />

Australia. 2<br />

• Land Management<br />

• Information Technology<br />

• Psychology and Social Science<br />

• Science<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Semester 1: February – July<br />

Semester 2: August – November<br />

Winter and Summer terms are also<br />

available<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Annual tuition fees for undergraduate<br />

study in 2013 range from A$18,500–<br />

A$25,250<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

GPA of 2.3 to 2.5**<br />

**Some courses may require a higher GPA.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

IELTS overall score 6.0<br />

(no individual band below 6.0)<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Swinburne offers a range of<br />

scholarships for international students.<br />

For more information visit:<br />

www.international.swinburne.edu.au/<br />

scholarships.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Download and complete an application<br />

form from: www.international.<br />

swinburne.edu.au/apply.<br />

1. Academic Ranking of World<br />

<strong>Universities</strong> 2012<br />

2. Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global<br />

Liveability Report 2012<br />

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University of Wollongong<br />

T: 1300 367 869 (Australia only)<br />

+61 2 4221 3218 (international)<br />

E: uniadvice@uow.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00102E<br />

Wollongong is located just over an hour<br />

by train or road from central Sydney.<br />

<strong>The</strong> city is the 9th largest in Australia<br />

and home to over 70 nationalities.<br />

UOW is well-known for providing<br />

strong support services for international<br />

students, and at a lower cost of living<br />

compared to other large cities. <strong>The</strong><br />

UOW student population is 22,000,<br />

including 5,000 international students.<br />

Our position in the Top 2% of<br />

universities in the world is confirmed<br />

by performance in three prestigious<br />

international rankings:<br />

• QS World University Rankings 2012<br />

• Times Higher Education World<br />

University Rankings 2012<br />

• Academic Ranking of World<br />

<strong>Universities</strong> (formerly the Shanghai<br />

Jiao Tong rankings) 2012<br />

At UOW, our reputation is built around<br />

the employability of our graduates.<br />

www.uow.edu.au/future/international/index.html<br />

Here’s proof:<br />

• For the 5th year in a row, UOW is<br />

ranked in the Top 100 universities<br />

in the world in the QS World<br />

University Rankings Employer<br />

Review.<br />

• <strong>The</strong> 2013 Good <strong>Universities</strong> Guide<br />

marks the 13th year in a row that<br />

UOW has scored the maximum<br />

five star rating in “Getting a Job” and<br />

“Positive Graduate Outcomes.” This<br />

shows UOW is a place where<br />

students get a five-star education<br />

and a five-star chance of gaining a<br />

job at the end of their degree.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

• Engineering & Information<br />

Sciences<br />

UOW is an associate member of<br />

the Group of Eight universities for<br />

Engineering and offers majors in<br />

civil, mining, materials, mechanical,<br />

manufacturing, environmental,<br />

electrical, computer and<br />

telecommunications engineering.<br />

UOW produces the most IT graduates<br />

into the Australian workforce with<br />

courses including computer science,<br />

computer security, networking,<br />

software engineering, IT, mobile<br />

computing, web design, and game<br />

design & development.<br />

• Business<br />

Majors include: Accounting,<br />

Economics, Finance, Marketing,<br />

Management, HRM, <strong>International</strong><br />

business, Public relations, Supply<br />

chain management, Tourism,<br />

Hospitality and Event management.<br />

• Medicine and Health<br />

Health & Medical science, Nursing,<br />

Nutrition, Exercise science,<br />

Psychology, Public health, Indigenous<br />

health.<br />

• Science<br />

Environmental science, Geography,<br />

Geology, Biotechnology,<br />

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Ranked amongst the top<br />

universities in Australia,<br />

UOW’s reputation is built<br />

around the employability<br />

of our graduates.<br />

Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Medicinal<br />

chemistry, Marine science, Nuclear<br />

science & technology.<br />

• Education<br />

Secondary, primary and early years<br />

teacher training, physical & health<br />

education.<br />

• Law, Humanities and the Arts<br />

Degrees in: Communication &<br />

Media studies, <strong>International</strong> studies,<br />

Law, Graphic design, Journalism,<br />

performance, Visual arts, Languages<br />

and a broad range of Humanities<br />

subjects.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Autumn Session: February – June<br />

Spring Session: July – November<br />

Summer Session: December –<br />

February (limited subject range)<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Annual tuition fees range from<br />

A$19,200 to $27,700.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

2.0 for Engineering, IT, Computer<br />

Science, Business, Commerce, Arts,<br />

Creative Arts, Journalism, Science<br />

(3-year degrees), Public Health,<br />

Psychology.<br />

2.6 to 3.0+ for some courses, including<br />

double degrees, Law, Education, and<br />

4-year honours/professional degrees in<br />

Science and Health-related disciplines.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

Visit: www.uow.edu.au/future/<br />

international/apply/english/index.html.<br />

Performance in <strong>GAC</strong> Academic English<br />

III modules will be considered.<br />

Scholarships<br />

Refer to: www.unisa.edu.au/<br />

international/scholarships/default.asp<br />

for information about scholarships.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Online, or download a form at www.<br />

uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/<br />

index.html.<br />

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SURREY<br />

VICTORIA<br />

WINNIPEG<br />

Canadian Mennonite University<br />

MONTREAL<br />

Concordia University<br />

- John Molson School of Business<br />

HALIFAX<br />

Dalhousie University<br />

SURREY<br />

Kwantlen Polytechnic University<br />

NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR<br />

Memorial University of Newfoundland<br />

WINNIPEG<br />

CHARLOTTETOWN<br />

University of Prince Edward Island<br />

PETERBOROUGH<br />

Trent University<br />

VICTORIA<br />

University of Victoria<br />

WINDSOR<br />

University of Windsor<br />

NEWMARKET<br />

York University<br />

NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR<br />

MONTREAL<br />

CHARLOTTETOWN<br />

HALIFAX<br />

PETERBOROUGH<br />

WINDSOR<br />

NEWMARKET<br />

Study in Canada<br />

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Canadians enjoy a standard of living among the highest<br />

in the world. A wide range of cultural activities are also<br />

available, including museums, galleries, live theatre,<br />

dance and music performances, and concerts.<br />

Canadians place great importance<br />

on learning, and have developed a<br />

first-rate education system with high<br />

standards. <strong>The</strong> country spends more<br />

on education (as a percentage of GDP)<br />

compared to the OECD average, and<br />

is second highest among G8 countries.<br />

For nine consecutive years (1994-<br />

2002), a United Nations survey found<br />

Canada to be among the top three<br />

places in the world to live. Canada<br />

earned particularly high marks for<br />

its access to education, high life<br />

expectancy (due to a universal health<br />

care system), and low crime and<br />

violence rates. In addition, Canada’s<br />

largest cities, Vancouver, Toronto and<br />

Montreal, have been recognized as<br />

world class cities in which to live and<br />

work, for their cleanliness and safety,<br />

and for their cultural activities<br />

and attractive lifestyles.<br />

Canadians enjoy a standard of living<br />

that is among the highest in the world.<br />

A wide range of cultural activities are<br />

also available, including museums,<br />

galleries, live theatre, dance and music<br />

performances, and concerts.<br />

Canada has traditionally been a country<br />

of immigrants and has a policy of<br />

encouraging multicultural diversity.<br />

In this vibrant setting, different<br />

perspectives are respected and<br />

learning together is encouraged.<br />

Almost all of the world’s ethnic groups<br />

are represented in Canada. As a result,<br />

most ethnic foods and recreational<br />

activities associated with specific<br />

cultures are available in Canada.<br />

Organized clubs, informal clubs and<br />

associations representing a multitude<br />

of ethnic backgrounds are also easily<br />

accessible.<br />

All major urban centers have a variety<br />

of shopping malls, restaurants,<br />

theatres, art galleries and museums.<br />

Canadian cities provide numerous<br />

parks, gardens and beaches for public<br />

use, as well as excellent sports and<br />

recreation facilities.<br />

Students who come to Canada will<br />

witness one of the most beautiful,<br />

natural environments in the world.<br />

Canada is considered to be a relatively<br />

peaceful, safe and orderly country.<br />

<strong>International</strong> students who come<br />

to Canada should follow the same<br />

common sense safety precautions<br />

as they would anywhere in the world.<br />

Canada is a stimulating environment<br />

in which to do business and to<br />

learn, thanks to the contributions of<br />

many bright and talented scientists,<br />

researchers and entrepreneurs.<br />

<strong>The</strong> country is an international<br />

leader in computer and information<br />

technologies and has a reputation<br />

for excellence in such sectors as<br />

telecommunications, transportation<br />

and engineering; and specifically,<br />

aerospace, urban transport,<br />

microelectronics, medical devices,<br />

advanced software, hydroelectric<br />

and nuclear power, lasers and<br />

opto-electronics, biotechnology,<br />

food and beverage processing,<br />

geomatics; and ocean and<br />

environmental industries.<br />

For more information, visit:<br />

www.studyincanada.com<br />

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Canadian <strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong><br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA and English Proficiency needed as at December 31 2012 +<br />

<strong>Pathway</strong> University Location TOEFL iBT / PBT/ IELTS<br />

minimum - some courses<br />

require higher.<br />

Canadian Mennonite<br />

University<br />

Concordia University - John<br />

Molson School of Business<br />

GPA for entry –<br />

Some courses may require<br />

a higher GPA.<br />

Website<br />

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 2N2 iBT 80 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5 Case-by-case basis www.cmu.ca<br />

Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1M8 iBT 75 / CBT 230 / IELTS 6.0 BComm/BAdmin: Cumulative<br />

grade point average of 3.00<br />

(Equivalent of a B) and B average<br />

in mathematics courses. Need<br />

75% in <strong>GAC</strong>016. Need to study<br />

both <strong>GAC</strong>005 and <strong>GAC</strong>011, up to<br />

12 credit points.<br />

Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5 Not required for those who have<br />

successfully completed Level III<br />

of the <strong>GAC</strong><br />

Kwantlen Polytechnic<br />

University<br />

Memorial University of<br />

Newfoundland<br />

University of<br />

Prince Edward Island<br />

Surrey, British Columbia,<br />

V3W 2M8<br />

iBT 80 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.0 (no<br />

band less than 6.0)<br />

Newfoundland and Labrador iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5<br />

with 6.0 in Writing and Reading<br />

Charlottetown, Prince Edward<br />

Island, C1A 4P3<br />

www.johnmolson.<br />

concordia.ca<br />

Varies by program (minimum 2.6) www.dal.ca<br />

Case-by-case basis www.kwantlen.ca<br />

2.6 (or higher) Credit for<br />

<strong>GAC</strong>012, <strong>GAC</strong>022 and<br />

<strong>GAC</strong>013 only<br />

www.mun.ca<br />

iBT 80 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5 Case-by-case basis www.upei.ca<br />

Trent University Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7B8 580 / IELTS 6.5 2.8 (= <strong>GAC</strong> 3.0) www.trentu.ca<br />

University of Victoria Victoria, British Columbia,<br />

V8P 5C2<br />

iBT 90 / PBT 575 / IELTS 6.5<br />

(no band less than 6.0)<br />

University of Windsor Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4 iBT 83 min written score 20 /<br />

PBT 560 / IELTS 6.5<br />

York University Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 6Z1 iBT 83 - 95 / 560-600 / IELTS<br />

6.5 - 7.5<br />

+ Correct at time of printing and subject to change. <strong>Universities</strong> change their admissions policies<br />

from time to time, and also reserve the right to refuse admission due to lack of course availability.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> graduates may also apply to ANY university with their <strong>GAC</strong> transcript and may be accepted.<br />

3.5 - 4.0 (= <strong>GAC</strong> 3.6 - 4.0) www.uvic.ca<br />

Varies by program www.uwindsor.ca<br />

Case-by-case basis www.york.ca<br />

Concordia University –<br />

John Molson School of Business<br />

c /o Concordia University PO Box 2900<br />

Montreal, Quebec, H3G 2S2 Canada<br />

T: +1 514 848 2424 ext. 2721<br />

F: +1 514 848 2822<br />

E: study@jmsb.concordia.ca<br />

Concordia University’s John Molson<br />

School of Business (JMSB) aims to<br />

educate and graduate students<br />

with the skills essential to thrive in<br />

today’s fiercely competitive workplace.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y have forged close partnerships<br />

with the business community to<br />

ensure that the curriculum is up-todate<br />

and relevant. As part of their<br />

commitment to offering a high quality<br />

learning experience, they continually<br />

monitor their programs to ensure that<br />

what is taught is grounded in reality.<br />

Many faculty members, in addition to<br />

being academically distinguished, have<br />

real-world expertise in their respective<br />

fields.<br />

www.johnmolson.concordia.ca<br />

JMSB is one of the largest and best<br />

known business schools in Canada<br />

with more than 150 full-time and 185<br />

part-time faculty members, and over<br />

8,500 students. <strong>The</strong> school’s students<br />

benefit from small class sizes allowing<br />

more interaction with professors,<br />

which JMSB believes is essential to a<br />

student’s educational success. JMSB<br />

is accredited by AACSB <strong>International</strong> –<br />

the Association to Advance Collegiate<br />

Schools of Business, and has met<br />

rigorous requirements to fulfill this<br />

standard of excellence.<br />

JMSB also offers students many<br />

opportunities to get involved and make<br />

a difference. Students can participate<br />

in student-run organizations and<br />

activities, participate in national and<br />

international competitions and interact<br />

on campus with over 33,000 university<br />

students. Getting involved can be<br />

one of the most enriching parts of the<br />

JMSB experience.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)<br />

with majors in Accountancy,<br />

Business Technology Management,<br />

Economics, Finance, Human Resource<br />

Management, <strong>International</strong> Business,<br />

Management, Marketing and Supply<br />

Chain Operations Management, and<br />

Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin).<br />

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Teaching Periods<br />

Session I: September – December<br />

Session II: January – April<br />

Summer Sessions: May – August<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Annual tuition fees for undergraduate<br />

business studies are CAN$22,400.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

BComm/BAdmin: Cumulative grade<br />

point average of 3.00/4.30 scale as<br />

well as a B average in mathematics.<br />

Satisfying Concordia University’s<br />

minimum admission requirements<br />

(based on official high school<br />

results or other previous studies).<br />

For more information e-mail to the<br />

address below.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL: 90 iBT, 230 CBT; IELTS: 6.0<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Up to 12 credit transfers offered.<br />

How to Apply<br />

connect2concordia.ca<br />

For more information:<br />

www.johnmolson.concordia.ca.<br />

E: study@jmsb.concordia.ca.<br />

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Dalhousie University<br />

Office of the Registrar, PO Box 15000<br />

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2 Canada<br />

T: + 1 902 494 2450<br />

F: + 1 902 494 1630<br />

E: admissions@dal.ca<br />

Founded in 1818, with campuses<br />

in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia,<br />

Dalhousie attracts high achieving<br />

students from around the globe.<br />

We inspire students, faculty, staff,<br />

and graduates to make significant<br />

contributions to our region, Canada,<br />

and the world.<br />

Over 18,000 students are enrolled<br />

at Dalhousie University for the 2012-<br />

2013 academic year, including 2,400<br />

international students from more<br />

than 110 countries. With over 1,000<br />

professors, Dalhousie is Canada’s<br />

smallest research-intensive university,<br />

combining the best attributes of small<br />

undergraduate colleges and much<br />

larger research universities.<br />

Dalhousie University, one of Canada’s<br />

leading universities, is widely<br />

recognized for outstanding academic<br />

quality, high calibre teaching, and<br />

a broad range of educational and<br />

research opportunities. With more<br />

than 4,000 classes in over 180<br />

degree programs, Dalhousie’s array<br />

of academic choices provides the<br />

flexibility to ensure your degree reflects<br />

who you are and where you want to<br />

go. Amongst the more than100,000<br />

Dalhousie University alumni you’ll find<br />

87 Rhodes Scholars.<br />

New, state-of-the art facilities open<br />

every year: places like the Kenneth C.<br />

Rowe Management Building; Risley<br />

Hall, a 490 single-room residence; and<br />

most recently, the Mona Campbell<br />

academic building. Dalhousie blends<br />

the finest academic traditions with<br />

innovative thinking, just as Nova Scotia<br />

blends old world charm with the<br />

modern amenities and vibrant cultural<br />

scene students want. At Dalhousie,<br />

you’re in the middle of it all.<br />

Faculties & Courses<br />

Agriculture, Architecture and Planning,<br />

Arts and Social Sciences, College<br />

of Continuing Education, Computer<br />

Science, Dentistry, Engineering,<br />

Graduate Studies, Health Professions,<br />

Law, Management, Science, and<br />

Medicine.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Session I: September – December<br />

Session II: January – April<br />

Session III: May – June,<br />

and/or May – August<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Annual tuition fees for undergraduate<br />

Founded in 1818 and<br />

located in Halifax and Truro,<br />

Nova Scotia, Dalhousie<br />

attracts high achieving<br />

students from around the<br />

world.<br />

www.dal.ca<br />

studies vary by program and start from<br />

CAN$15,312. For more information on<br />

other estimated fees please visit: www.<br />

dal.ca/moneymatters.<br />

Scholarships<br />

<strong>International</strong> high school applicants<br />

for first-year studies will be considered<br />

for scholarships, if a completed<br />

application and supporting documents<br />

are received by March 15. More<br />

information and the scholarship<br />

application can be found online at<br />

www.dal.ca/moneymatters.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Minimum <strong>GAC</strong> Grade Point Average<br />

2.6 (subject to availability)<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

No English proficiency score is required<br />

for those who have successfully<br />

completed the upper level of the <strong>GAC</strong><br />

program.<br />

How to Apply<br />

To apply visit: www.dal.ca/admissions.<br />

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University of Windsor<br />

401 Sunset Avenue<br />

Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4 Canada<br />

T: 519 253 3000 ext. 3938<br />

Toll free: 1-800-864-2860<br />

(toll free in Canada/US)<br />

E: isc@uwindsor.ca<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Windsor is located<br />

on the Canada–US border in Canada’s<br />

4th most diverse city, where our<br />

students enjoy the best of both worlds<br />

– living in a safe, student-friendly,<br />

diverse Canadian town only minutes<br />

from an American cultural metropolis.<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Windsor is Canada’s<br />

most international campus, with 11<br />

percent of our student body coming<br />

from nearly 100 countries. More than<br />

95 percent of our graduates find<br />

employment within six months.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Windsor offers a<br />

broad range of programs, with 16,000<br />

full- and part-time students enrolled in<br />

more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s,<br />

doctoral, and professional degree<br />

programs via nine faculties:<br />

Arts and Social Sciences, Odette<br />

School of Business, Education,<br />

Engineering, Graduate Studies,<br />

Human Kinetics, Law, Nursing and<br />

Science. Academic disciplines range<br />

from Humanities and Liberal Arts to<br />

Science. Professional studies are<br />

offered in Business, Engineering,<br />

Education, Law, Computer Science,<br />

Creative Writing, Kinesiology, Nursing,<br />

Social Work, Clinical Psychology,<br />

Music, Dramatic Art, Visual Arts, and<br />

Medicine. <strong>The</strong>se degree programs<br />

are highly attractive to international<br />

students, who choose Windsor for its<br />

quality of education and unparalleled<br />

research opportunities.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Fall: September – December<br />

Spring: January – April<br />

Summer: May – June and July – August<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

CAN$18,100. Tuition and fees vary<br />

according to course load, degree<br />

level, location, and program.<br />

Costs are subject to change.<br />

Please refer to our website for details:<br />

www.uwindsor.ca/cashiers.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Varies by program. Applicants from<br />

overseas must send official documents<br />

of their secondary education indicating<br />

subjects taken and grades obtained.<br />

Notarized English translations are<br />

necessary if documents are not<br />

in English. Photocopies are not<br />

accepted. In addition, candidates<br />

must meet the prerequisites specific<br />

to the faculty in which they are<br />

seeking admission.<br />

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www.uwindsor.ca/international<br />

www.uwindsor.ca/isc<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of<br />

Windsor campus offers<br />

a culturally enriching<br />

educational experience<br />

and is home to students<br />

from more than 100<br />

countries around the globe.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL iBT 83 (with an essay score<br />

of 20), CBT 220 (with a TWE of 4.5);<br />

IELTS 6.5; CAEL 60.<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

<strong>The</strong> Student Awards & Financial Aid<br />

Office administers undergraduate<br />

award programs which encourage<br />

academic excellence. Student awards<br />

may take the form of a citation, medal,<br />

gift, prize or grant of money. In some<br />

instances, students must submit an<br />

application form for consideration,<br />

although some are automatic if they<br />

are based strictly on grades. Students<br />

will be automatically considered<br />

for a limited number of University<br />

of Windsor <strong>International</strong> Student<br />

Entrance Scholarships, ranging in<br />

value from CAN$500 to CAN$1500,<br />

when applying for undergraduate<br />

admission. Eligibility will be confirmed<br />

by letter if the student is chosen as<br />

a recipient. In addition, students<br />

demonstrating academic excellence<br />

may be considered for the Outstanding<br />

Scholars Program in select areas of<br />

study. Please refer to our website<br />

for details: www.uwindsor.ca/awards.<br />

How to Apply<br />

<strong>International</strong> students can apply<br />

using the online form available on<br />

our website. Application forms can<br />

also be obtained via fax, e-mail<br />

attachment as a PDF, or post.<br />

Please e-mail: intl@uwindsor.ca to<br />

specify your application preference.<br />

Applicants are also required to send<br />

all required documentation indicated<br />

on our website and follow those steps<br />

in order to complete the process.<br />

Receipt of packages are confirmed<br />

via e-mail.<br />

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BANGOR<br />

GLASGOW<br />

PRESTON<br />

SINGLETON PARK (SWANSEA)<br />

PONTYPRIDD<br />

PORTSMOUTH<br />

NEWCASTLE<br />

BANGOR<br />

University of Bangor<br />

PRESTON<br />

University of Central Lancashire<br />

CHICHESTER<br />

University of Chichester<br />

PONTYPRIDD<br />

University of Glamorgan<br />

GLASGOW<br />

University of Glasgow<br />

GREENWICH<br />

University of Greenwich London<br />

KINGSTON UPON THAMES<br />

Kingston University<br />

NEWCASTLE<br />

University of Newcastle<br />

PORTSMOUTH<br />

University of Portsmouth<br />

SINGLETON PARK (SWANSEA)<br />

University of Wales Swansea<br />

EALING LONDON<br />

University of West London<br />

LONDON GREENWICH, EALING<br />

& KINGSTON UPON THAMES<br />

CHICHESTER<br />

Study in the UK<br />

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Quality standards for UK universities are among the best<br />

in the world. Institutions continually have to prove that<br />

their courses meet strict government standards.<br />

A UK qualification is recognized and<br />

respected throughout the world.<br />

UK universities offer a vibrant, creative<br />

and challenging environment in which<br />

students can develop their potential,<br />

providing a solid base for building<br />

their future career.<br />

In an increasingly globalised world<br />

economy, people need special skills<br />

and qualities to succeed. Employers<br />

want employees who can think<br />

effectively, creatively and independently.<br />

This is an essential part of the UK<br />

university experience.<br />

While studying a degree, students<br />

are encouraged to read widely and<br />

discuss openly their ideas in seminars<br />

and tutorials. Career-based degrees<br />

are designed to equip you for specific<br />

roles in the modern workplace.<br />

Quality standards for UK universities<br />

are among the best in the world.<br />

Institutions continually have to<br />

prove that their courses meet strict<br />

government standards.<br />

<strong>The</strong> United Kingdom offers you a<br />

wide variety of specialist degrees.<br />

For example you can specialize in<br />

anything from computer game design,<br />

ocean engineering, biotechnology,<br />

anthropology, accounting, economics,<br />

international finance, law and medicine.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are many other options.<br />

A UK degree allows you to acquire<br />

the kind of proactive, problem<br />

solving skills sought after by<br />

today’s companies. UK degrees are<br />

internationally recognized qualifications<br />

acknowledged to be of the highest<br />

academic standard. A degree will be<br />

invaluable for your future career.<br />

<strong>The</strong> United Kingdom is a cosmopolitan<br />

country in which to live and has been<br />

welcoming international students for<br />

generations – more than 250,000<br />

international students are already<br />

studying in the UK universities creating<br />

a richly diverse, multicultural society.<br />

UK degrees average three years<br />

in duration compared to four year<br />

degrees in other countries. This<br />

means you will save on both tuition<br />

fees and living costs – and you will<br />

be able to start working and earning<br />

money sooner.<br />

For more information, visit:<br />

www.educationuk.org<br />

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UK <strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong><br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA and English Proficiency needed as at December 31 2012 +<br />

<strong>Pathway</strong> University Location IELTS (or equivalent)<br />

minimum – some courses<br />

require higher.<br />

University of Bangor Bangor, Gwynedd,<br />

Wales LL57 2DG, UK<br />

University of<br />

Central Lancashire<br />

** Some courses may require a higher GPA.<br />

GPA for entry – some<br />

courses may require<br />

a higher GPA.<br />

Website<br />

6.0 (no band less than 5.5) 3.0** www.bangor.ac.uk<br />

Preston, PR1 2HE, UK 6.0 2.6 www.uclan.ac.uk<br />

University of Chichester Chichester, PO19 6PE, UK 6.0 with 6.0 Writing and no band<br />

less than 5.5<br />

University of Glamorgan Pontypridd, Wales, CF37 1DL,<br />

UK<br />

2.6 (<strong>GAC</strong> III English modules) or<br />

IELTS 6.0<br />

University of Glasgow Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK IELTS 6.5 (no subtest less than<br />

6.0) or 80% <strong>GAC</strong> III English<br />

modules (case-by-case basis)<br />

University of Greenwich,<br />

London<br />

Greenwich, London,<br />

SE10 9LS, UK<br />

Kingston University Kingston upon Thames,<br />

London, KT1 1LQ, UK<br />

C grade www.chichester.ac.uk<br />

2.6 www.glam.ac.uk<br />

2.6 (Case-by-case basis) www.gla.ac.uk<br />

6.0 (no band less than 5.5) 2.6 www.greenwich.ac.uk/<br />

international<br />

6.0 - 6.5 Case-by-case basis www.kingston.ac.uk<br />

University of Newcastle Newcastle, NE1 7RU, UK 6.0 - 7.0 (no band less than 6.0) Case-by-case basis www.ncl.ac.uk<br />

University of Portsmouth Portsmouth, PO1 2ED, UK 6.0 to 6.5 2.6** www.port.ac.uk<br />

University of Wales Swansea Singleton Park, Swansea, Wales,<br />

SA2 8PP, UK<br />

6.0 / 80% <strong>GAC</strong> English modules 2.8 - 3.0** (= <strong>GAC</strong> 3.0) www.swan.ac.uk<br />

University of West London Ealing, London, W5 5RF, UK 5.5 (with 6.0 in 3 areas) C grade (Arts only) www.uwl.ac.uk<br />

+ Correct at time of printing and subject to change. <strong>Universities</strong> change their admissions policies<br />

from time to time, and also reserve the right to refuse admission due to lack of course availability.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> graduates may also apply to ANY university with their <strong>GAC</strong> transcript and may be accepted.<br />

Bangor University<br />

Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG Wales UK<br />

T: +44 1248 38 2028<br />

E: international@bangor.ac.uk<br />

Search Bangor University<br />

Bangor University was founded in<br />

1884, making it one of the oldest<br />

and most prestigious universities in<br />

the UK. Qualifications are recognized<br />

world-wide, which explains why<br />

international students have chosen to<br />

study at Bangor for decades, and who<br />

today make up 12 percent of the total<br />

student population.<br />

In the latest assessment by the<br />

UK government into the quality of<br />

research at UK universities, research<br />

at Bangor was identified as ‘world<br />

leading’ in the 19 assessed subjects<br />

areas, with Accounting and Finance<br />

ranked number one in the UK and<br />

Electronic Engineering ranked number<br />

two in the UK. Bangor also performs<br />

extremely well in the Teaching Quality<br />

assessment. Most departments are<br />

rated the highest possible award of<br />

“excellent” for the quality of teaching<br />

and Bangor was ranked 15th in the<br />

UK for Overall Student Experience.<br />

Schools at Bangor have excellent<br />

resources which include the rare and<br />

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www.bangor.ac.uk/international<br />

outstanding facility of the £3.5 million<br />

Prince Madog ocean-going research ship.<br />

Other specialist equipment and facilities<br />

include the functional magnetic resonance<br />

imaging (fMRI), nanotechnology<br />

development laboratories, dual energy<br />

x-ray absorptiometry room and a £15<br />

million Centre for Advanced Software<br />

Technology.<br />

Bangor is committed to encouraging<br />

individuals to achieve their highest<br />

potential through use of the tutorial<br />

system and teaching in smaller groups,<br />

so students enjoy a low student to<br />

teacher ratio compared to other UK<br />

and US universities. Our staff know<br />

each student personally and have an<br />

open door policy.<br />

<strong>The</strong> cost of living in Bangor is lower<br />

than in larger city universities. It’s a<br />

safe place to live as crime rates are<br />

amongst the lowest in the UK. It is a<br />

compact city – university buildings,<br />

accommodation and city center are<br />

all within walking distance. It’s not<br />

an industrialized city, so Bangor is<br />

a clean and healthy place to live.<br />

Living in Bangor enables students to<br />

combine a high quality educational<br />

experience with a wonderful living<br />

environment. North Wales is an<br />

area of outstanding natural beauty,<br />

yet close to major cities such as<br />

Manchester and Liverpool, so travelling<br />

to and from Bangor is an easy twohour<br />

train journey from Manchester<br />

and four hours from London.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

<strong>The</strong> university has 23 schools<br />

which are grouped into six colleges.<br />

It offers programs in the areas of:<br />

• Biological Sciences<br />

• Business, Finance, Marketing<br />

& Management<br />

• Chemistry<br />

• Computer Science<br />

‘Top UK University for<br />

help & support offered<br />

to students’<br />

Times Higher Education<br />

• Creative Studies, Media & Film<br />

• Education<br />

• Electronic Engineering<br />

• English<br />

• Environment, Natural Resources<br />

& Geography<br />

• Healthcare Sciences<br />

• History, Welsh History & Archaeology<br />

• Law<br />

• Lifelong learning<br />

• Linguistics & English Language<br />

• Medical Sciences<br />

• Modern Languages<br />

• Music<br />

• Ocean Sciences<br />

• Psychology<br />

• Social Sciences<br />

• Sport, Health & Exercise Science<br />

• Welsh<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

All teaching at Bangor commences in<br />

September. <strong>The</strong>re is a January intake<br />

available for postgraduate, finance<br />

related courses in Bangor Business<br />

School’s London Centre.<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Annual tuition fees for Undergraduates<br />

start at £9,800.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Overall <strong>GAC</strong> Grade Point Average 3.0<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are a number of international<br />

scholarships available to <strong>GAC</strong><br />

graduates, please see: www.bangor.<br />

ac.uk/international/future/scholarship<br />

for further details.<br />

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University of Glasgow<br />

Recruitment and <strong>International</strong> Office<br />

71 Southpark Avenue, University of Glasgow<br />

Glasgow G12 8QQ Scotland, UK<br />

T: + 44 (0)141 330 6062<br />

F: + 44 (0)141 330 4045<br />

E: student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk<br />

University of Glasgow:<br />

Excellence since 1451<br />

Established in 1451, the University of<br />

Glasgow has an international reputation<br />

for its research and teaching and is in<br />

the top 1% of the world’s universities<br />

today (QS World Rankings 2011).<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Glasgow is the<br />

fourth oldest university in the Englishspeaking<br />

world. It has spent the last<br />

half-millennium earning an international<br />

reputation for research innovation,<br />

making connections with experts in<br />

global business, and inspiring thinkers<br />

from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin to<br />

the father of economics, Adam Smith.<br />

www.glasgow.ac.uk/international<br />

As part of the “Russell Group,”<br />

an association of the 19 major<br />

research-intensive universities in the<br />

United Kingdom, our world-class<br />

research includes pioneering work<br />

in the fields of Medicine, Engineering,<br />

Ethics, Physics and Astronomy and<br />

we are leading the way in disciplines<br />

such as Bioelectronics, Cell signalling,<br />

Nanotechnology and Optoelectronics.<br />

<strong>The</strong> University welcomes more than<br />

22,000 students and we are proud that<br />

18% of our students are international<br />

from more than 100 different countries.<br />

<strong>The</strong> University’s main campus is<br />

located in the West End of the city.<br />

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland<br />

and one of Europe’s liveliest cities with<br />

a vibrant social scene, great shopping<br />

and international festivals. Glasgow is<br />

the “coolest city in the UK” (National<br />

Geographic Traveller) and possesses<br />

“a warmth and energy that leave every<br />

visitor impressed” (Lonely Planet).<br />

<strong>The</strong> city is proud host of the 2014<br />

Commonwealth Games.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are over 900 possible program<br />

combinations at Glasgow. Our flexible<br />

system allows you to study several<br />

subjects before focussing on the area<br />

in which you’d like to specialise. <strong>The</strong><br />

University has four colleges: College<br />

of Arts, College of Medical, Veterinary<br />

and Life Sciences, College of Science<br />

and Engineering and College of Social<br />

Sciences.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Semester I: September – December<br />

Semester II: January – March<br />

University of Glasgow:<br />

Excellence since 1451.<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

<strong>International</strong> undergraduate annual<br />

fees start from approximately<br />

£10,500 for 2012/13.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

To be considered for entry, students<br />

must have achieved overall <strong>GAC</strong><br />

Grade Point Average 2.6 and above<br />

(applications considered on an<br />

individual basis).<br />

*Minimum English Proficiency<br />

• IELTS 6.5 (with no subtest less<br />

than 6)<br />

• TOEFL iBT 92 (with no less than 21<br />

in Listening & Writing, 22 in Reading,<br />

23 in Speaking)<br />

• Cambridge CAE B minimum or<br />

CPE C minimum<br />

• Pearson Test of English (PTE<br />

Academic 60 minimum, with<br />

minimum 59 in all sub-tests<br />

• <strong>The</strong> University of Glasgow accepts<br />

evidence of satisfactory language<br />

level from the Language Centre<br />

pre-sessional courses and other<br />

BALEAP accredited pre-sessional<br />

courses.<br />

*Please note there are various exceptions in<br />

the College of Arts – see www.glasgow.ac.uk/<br />

international/englishlanguagerequirements<br />

for details.<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

We know that funding your studies is<br />

a concern for all students. To find out<br />

what assistance is available visit:<br />

www.glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Apply at: www.ucas.com or through<br />

your school or college.<br />

Contact UCAS on: 0871 468 0468.<br />

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University of Greenwich, London<br />

<strong>International</strong> Office - Maritime Greenwich Campus<br />

Old Naval College, Park Row, London SE10 9LS UK<br />

T: +44 208 331 8136<br />

F: +44 208 331 8625<br />

E: international@gre.ac.uk<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Greenwich offers the<br />

best of both worlds: city and country.<br />

If you study a Business, Humanities or<br />

Computing program with us, you will<br />

study at our beautiful, historic campus<br />

on the river Thames in London. If you<br />

are studying Science or Engineering,<br />

you will benefit from our campus just<br />

outside of London in Kent – the heart<br />

of the English countryside.<br />

<strong>The</strong> University traces its roots to 1890,<br />

and since then we have expanded our<br />

strengths to include subjects such as<br />

architecture, business, computing,<br />

engineering and sciences.<br />

www.gre.ac.uk/international-students<br />

People from more than 140 countries<br />

choose to study at Greenwich, part<br />

of an international student community<br />

of 4,500.<br />

<strong>The</strong> University has three campuses,<br />

all housed within buildings of historical<br />

importance: Avery Hill and Greenwich<br />

in London, and Medway in Kent.<br />

<strong>The</strong> University is proud of its diverse<br />

student body. People from more than<br />

100 countries choose to study at<br />

Greenwich, part of an international<br />

student community of 4,500. One<br />

hundred years of innovation, strong<br />

links to industry and commerce,<br />

complemented by research excellence<br />

and an international agenda are what<br />

make the University of Greenwich a<br />

leading modern university. This rich and<br />

diverse experience means students<br />

are ideally placed to gain the skills and<br />

expertise required to respond to the<br />

needs of businesses and organizations<br />

in any future career.<br />

<strong>The</strong> University’s vast portfolio of<br />

master’s and degree programs,<br />

including combined degrees, allows<br />

a wide range of subject options.<br />

Student Affairs on each campus<br />

provide a range of services and<br />

support, from the time you arrive,<br />

to the completion of your studies.<br />

A dedicated international advisor<br />

is available on each campus. <strong>The</strong><br />

Jobshop operates a drop-in service,<br />

where you can obtain details of onand<br />

off-campus job opportunities,<br />

and get information on employment<br />

related issues. <strong>The</strong> in-depth orientation<br />

program when you arrive provides<br />

information from living in the UK,<br />

opening bank accounts to medical<br />

services and social events.<br />

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<strong>The</strong> University of<br />

Greenwich has the<br />

highest student<br />

satisfaction rate in London.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Sunday Times League<br />

Table October 2009 and<br />

2010<br />

Degree Programs<br />

• Architecture and Construction<br />

• Business<br />

• Computing and Mathematical<br />

Sciences<br />

• Education<br />

• Engineering<br />

• Greenwich Maritime Institute<br />

• Health and Social Care<br />

• Humanities and Social Sciences<br />

• Medway School of Pharmacy<br />

• Natural Resources Institute<br />

• Science<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Annual tuition fees for international<br />

undergraduate students for 2012/13<br />

are currently from £10,100 per year.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Greenwich will<br />

normally accept for admission in year<br />

one of its undergraduate degrees any<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> graduate who completes the<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> with a GPA of minimum 2.6.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.<br />

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Kingston University, London<br />

Swan Wing, River House<br />

53 – 57 High Street, Kingston upon Thames<br />

London KT1 1LQ UK<br />

T: +44 20 8417 3411<br />

F: +44 20 8417 3028<br />

E: international@kingston.ac.uk<br />

Kingston University offers high quality<br />

teaching and excellent employment<br />

opportunities in one of the world’s<br />

most exciting and historic capitals.<br />

Based in an attractive, riverside<br />

location in south-west London,<br />

Kingston University is known for its<br />

career-focused courses and strong<br />

links with industry. We have a thriving,<br />

multicultural community of over 25,000<br />

students, including around 4,100 non-<br />

UK students from 151 countries.<br />

As one of the leading modern<br />

universities, Kingston’s popularity<br />

continues to increase. “Among the<br />

most popular institutions in 2012.” –<br />

<strong>The</strong> Times 2012<br />

Why choose Kingston University<br />

• safe and central location, just 25<br />

minutes from central London by<br />

train<br />

www.kingston.ac.uk/international<br />

• lively town centre with cafés,<br />

restaurants, shops, bars and its own<br />

theatre<br />

• strong links with industry and career<br />

skills built into the curriculum<br />

• modern resources and facilities<br />

• accommodation guarantee for<br />

international students*<br />

• diverse and multicultural student<br />

body.<br />

“<strong>The</strong> university is revitalising its four<br />

campuses, opening three impressive<br />

new buildings as part of a £123-million<br />

programme which will run to 2018.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> Times, 2012<br />

*Provided you apply in good time and meet<br />

our eligibility criteria.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

• Art, Design & Architecture<br />

3D Design, Architecture and<br />

Landscape, Art and Design History,<br />

Communication Design, Film Making,<br />

Fine Art, History of Art, Design &<br />

Film, Surveying & Planning<br />

• Arts and Social Sciences<br />

Economics, Education, Humanities,<br />

Performance and Screen Studies,<br />

Social Sciences<br />

• Business and Law<br />

Accounting, Banking and Finance,<br />

Business and Management,<br />

Business Information Technology<br />

and Operations Management,<br />

<strong>International</strong> Business Management,<br />

Law, Leadership, Human Resource<br />

Management and Health<br />

Management, Marketing and<br />

Communications, MBA, Services<br />

Management<br />

• Science, Engineering & Computing<br />

Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering<br />

Civil Engineering and Construction<br />

• Computing and Information<br />

Systems Computer Science and<br />

Software, Engineering, Games,<br />

“Among the most popular<br />

institutions in 2012”<br />

– <strong>The</strong> Times 2012<br />

Graphics and Media, Information Systems,<br />

Health-related Computing, Networking and<br />

Security<br />

• Geography, Geology and Environment<br />

Geography, Environmental and<br />

Hazards, Sustainability<br />

• Life Sciences<br />

Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical<br />

Science, Forensic Sciences, Health<br />

and Medical Sciences, Health and<br />

Nutrition, Sports and Exercise Science<br />

• Mathematics and Statistics<br />

• Mechanical and Automotive Engineering<br />

Automotive Engineering, Mechanical<br />

Engineering, Technological Sciences<br />

• Pharmacy and Chemistry<br />

Pharmacy, Chemistry, Pharmacology,<br />

Pharmaceutical Science<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Most courses begin in September.<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

<strong>International</strong> undergraduate fees from<br />

UK£10,250 – UK£11,350 per year<br />

(2012/13 entry).<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Successful completion of the <strong>GAC</strong><br />

with a good overall GPA (applications<br />

are considered on an individual basis).<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

Academic IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 (or equivalent)<br />

– depending on course.<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Kingston awards £200,000 worth<br />

of international scholarships every year.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Via UCAS, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Universities</strong> and Colleges<br />

Applications Service: www.ucas.com.<br />

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University of West London<br />

<strong>International</strong> Office<br />

University of West London,<br />

St Mary’s Road<br />

London W5 5RF UK<br />

T: +44 (0) 20 8231 2468<br />

E: learning.advice@uwl.ac.uk<br />

Why Study at the University<br />

of West London<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of West London is<br />

ranked as the Number 1 modern<br />

University in London (<strong>The</strong> Guardian<br />

University Guide 2013), as well<br />

as being ranked number 1 as a<br />

modern university for Business and<br />

Management Studies, Law, Hospitality<br />

and Tourism, Psychology and Nursing.<br />

It is also ranked number 2 as a modern<br />

university for Computer Science and<br />

IT (including Engineering), and Music<br />

(<strong>The</strong> Guardian University Guide 2012<br />

and 2013).<br />

<strong>The</strong> university is near the headquarters<br />

of major international corporations,<br />

including the BBC, GlaxoSmithKline,<br />

British Airways, Oracle, and Microsoft.<br />

Many of our programmes include work<br />

placements, which are available for<br />

international students.<br />

Many of our teaching staff still work in<br />

their respective industries, and pass<br />

on valuable insights to our students<br />

as well as knowledge grounded in<br />

real practice. At the University of<br />

West London, we’re committed to<br />

providing you with an education that<br />

expands your skills, realises your full<br />

potential, and increases your chances<br />

of employment.<br />

Student Support<br />

Studying abroad is exciting and also a<br />

little daunting.<br />

Our comprehensive induction course<br />

will help introduce you to London, the<br />

university and studying with us. You’ll<br />

feel fully supported from the moment<br />

you arrive at the university through:<br />

• a two-week international orientation<br />

program with supported enrolment<br />

and social activities<br />

• advice and help with opening bank<br />

accounts<br />

• support with part-time work while<br />

you study, as well as your long term<br />

career<br />

• a free pre-sessional English course<br />

available three weeks before your<br />

full-time course begins.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of West London has<br />

eight specialist academic Schools,<br />

which offer courses in a wide range<br />

of subject areas. We design all of our<br />

courses to meet our students’ needs,<br />

balancing both academic knowledge<br />

and the practical skills valued by<br />

employers.<br />

• West London <strong>International</strong> Business<br />

School;<br />

• School of Computing and<br />

Technology (including Engineering);<br />

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If you’re thinking of studying in the UK, it’s<br />

well worth considering all that the University of West<br />

London has to offer. <strong>The</strong> dynamic learning<br />

environment and the quality of our courses attract<br />

over 3,000 international students from over 60<br />

countries. Our international student body spans<br />

across Europe, Asia, Africa, America and the<br />

Middle East.<br />

www.uwl.ac.uk<br />

• London School of Hospitality and<br />

Tourism;<br />

• Ealing Law School;<br />

• Ealing School of Art, Design and<br />

Media;<br />

• College of Nursing, Midwifery and<br />

Healthcare;<br />

• London College of Music;<br />

• School of Psychology, Social Work<br />

and Human Sciences<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

All courses have a September start.<br />

Many of our courses can also be<br />

started in February.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Successful completion of <strong>GAC</strong><br />

(Students with lower than a C- will be<br />

assessed on a case-by-case basis).<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

IELTS 5.5<br />

How to Apply<br />

You can apply for a course online by<br />

visiting: www.uwl.ac.uk/apply and<br />

completing our online application form.<br />

Alternatively, you can apply for full-time<br />

undergraduate degree courses at the<br />

University of West London through UCAS.<br />

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Singapore <strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong><br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA and English Proficiency needed as at December 31 2012 +<br />

<strong>Pathway</strong> University Location TOEFL PBT/IELTS minimum –<br />

some course require higher<br />

GPA for entry – some<br />

courses may require<br />

a higher GPA.<br />

Website<br />

Curtin Singapore Singapore PBT 550 / CBT 213 / IELTS 6.0 2.6 (Bachelor of Commerce) www.curtin.edu.sg<br />

ERC Institute Singapore No IELTS necessary if you have<br />

73% in <strong>GAC</strong> English modules<br />

Singapore Institute of<br />

Management Pte Ltd<br />

SMa Institute of Higher<br />

Learning<br />

Singapore RMIT Programmes: 6.5<br />

Uni Wollongong Computer<br />

Science programmes: 6.0<br />

Psychology Programme: 6.5<br />

Singapore 5.5 for entry to Diploma in<br />

Business Administration<br />

+ Correct at time of printing and subject to change. <strong>Universities</strong> change their admissions policies<br />

from time to time, and also reserve the right to refuse admission due to lack of course availability.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> graduates may also apply to ANY university with their <strong>GAC</strong> transcript and may be accepted.<br />

2.3 incl successful completion of<br />

Level III<br />

RMIT (Bachelor of<br />

Business) 3.0<br />

Uni of Wollongong 2.6<br />

Murdoch Diploma of Business<br />

Administation 2.0<br />

www.erci.edu.sg<br />

www.simge.edu.sg<br />

www.sma.edu.sg<br />

Study in Singapore<br />

SINGAPORE<br />

SINGAPORE<br />

Curtin Singapore<br />

ERC Institute<br />

Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd<br />

SMa School of Management<br />

Located off the southern coast of<br />

Malaysia, Singapore is a country rich<br />

with history and culture. According to<br />

Malay legend, Singapore was originally<br />

named Singapura by a Sumatran<br />

prince after he encountered a lion.<br />

This encounter was considered<br />

good luck, and thus, ‘Singapura’<br />

was founded.<br />

<strong>The</strong> hot and humid lowlands of<br />

Singapore are brimming with diverse<br />

cultures, languages and religions.<br />

<strong>The</strong> country is host to numerous<br />

attractions that reflect the many<br />

interests of its people.<br />

Festivals also display the cultural<br />

diversity of Singapore. <strong>The</strong> Chinese<br />

New Year is celebrated with dancing<br />

and parades, while Hari Raya Puasa<br />

is held after Ramadan.<br />

Education is among the top priorities<br />

for the five million people of Singapore<br />

and is the government’s second largest<br />

expense. Mandatory schooling is<br />

enforced for six years of primary school<br />

and four years of secondary school.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are now 16 leading foreign<br />

universities from Europe, USA and Asia<br />

with substantial activities in Singapore.<br />

Combined with the outstanding<br />

local universities, they help form an<br />

education hothouse that is envied<br />

throughout the region.<br />

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Singapore hosts more than 70,000 international students,<br />

drawn to the offer of an extensive range of high quality<br />

educational programs and the promise of a safe,<br />

cosmopolitan environment.<br />

Singapore hosts more than 70,000<br />

international students, drawn to the<br />

offer of an extensive range of high<br />

quality educational programmes and<br />

the promise of a safe, cosmopolitan<br />

environment. It is still ranked as the<br />

best location in the world for Asians<br />

to live (ECA <strong>International</strong> 2010).<br />

With a foreigner-local ratio of 1:4<br />

and university enrolment of foreign<br />

students at 20% of yearly intake,<br />

Singapore continues to demonstrate<br />

its favourable reception of differing<br />

cultures.<br />

Singapore has coupled diverse Asian<br />

school systems with Western-styled<br />

education practices in the creation of<br />

a truly global education hub, where<br />

students have the best institutions in<br />

the world within reach.<br />

For more information, visit:<br />

www.singaporeedu.gov.sg<br />

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Curtin Singapore<br />

90 & 92 Jalan Rajah, Singapore 329162<br />

T: +65 6593 8000<br />

F: +65 6593 8001<br />

E: info@curtin.edu.sg<br />

Curtin Singapore is the Singapore<br />

campus of Australia’s Curtin University.<br />

Ranked top 50 universities under 50<br />

by QS*, Curtin’s international presence<br />

is highlighted throughout the Asia-<br />

Pacific region, with offshore campuses<br />

in Singapore, Sarawak and Sydney.<br />

With a presence in Singapore since<br />

1986 and over 14,000 graduates later,<br />

the Curtin brand name in Singapore<br />

is synonymous with industry relevant,<br />

quality education that has continuously<br />

fulfilled student ambitions. <strong>The</strong> campus<br />

opened in 2008, students can now<br />

experience the highest quality of<br />

Australian University education in a<br />

comprehensive university environment,<br />

right here in the economic hub of<br />

Southeast Asia, Singapore.<br />

All of Curtin’s courses are offered<br />

through specialist faculties while<br />

industry connections ensure they<br />

are aligned with the latest industry<br />

trends. With identical course structures<br />

across locations, when the same<br />

course is available, students can<br />

also transfer between campuses<br />

with no interruption to their studies.<br />

This unique opportunity adds a rich<br />

and valuable dimension to students’<br />

studies.<br />

Curtin is committed to producing<br />

graduates who are job-ready. Close<br />

links with corporate business, industry,<br />

government and the community<br />

take students beyond the classroom<br />

and into the real world. Whether you<br />

graduate from Curtin Singapore,<br />

Sarawak, Sydney or Bentley, you can<br />

be sure that your degree is stamped<br />

with the Curtin reputation.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

Bachelor of Commerce – with single<br />

and double majors in: Accounting,<br />

Accounting and Finance, Banking<br />

Curtin Singapore:<br />

Quality Australian<br />

University Education<br />

in the heart of Asia.<br />

www.curtin.edu.sg<br />

and Finance, Finance and Marketing,<br />

<strong>International</strong> Business, Logistics<br />

and Supply Chain Management,<br />

Management and Human Resource<br />

Management, Management and<br />

Marketing, Marketing, Marketing and<br />

Advertising.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Curtin Singapore operates on trimester<br />

academic year, allowing students to<br />

complete the Bachelor program in 2<br />

years full-time, with intakes in March,<br />

July, and November.<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

S$51,120 total tuition fee payable in 6<br />

trimester instalments of S$8,520.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Minimum GPA 2.6<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent<br />

How to Apply<br />

To apply, students simply complete<br />

the Curtin Singapore application<br />

form, attach all <strong>GAC</strong> certificates<br />

and transcripts, along with proof of<br />

English language proficiency and email<br />

to admissions@curtin.edu.sg. No<br />

application fee required.<br />

*Source: <strong>The</strong> QS top 50 universities<br />

under 50, 2012.<br />

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Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd<br />

SIM Headquarters, 461 Clementi Rd, Singapore 599491<br />

T: +65 6248 9746<br />

F: +65 6462 9411<br />

E: study@sim.edu.sg<br />

<strong>The</strong> Singapore Institute of Management<br />

(SIM Group), founded in 1964 under the<br />

initiation of the Economic Development<br />

Board, is the leading provider of higher<br />

education and professional training<br />

in Singapore. <strong>The</strong> SIM Group offers<br />

services through SIM University, SIM<br />

Professional Development, and SIM<br />

Global Education.<br />

SIM Global Education (SIM GE)<br />

offers high-quality overseas degree<br />

programs through its partnerships with<br />

established international universities<br />

and institutions from the US, UK,<br />

Australia and Switzerland. With a<br />

student enrolment of 21,500 including<br />

international students from over<br />

40 countries, SIM GE is a dynamic<br />

melting pot of learners from all cultures.<br />

SIM is currently doubling our main<br />

campus over two phases to be<br />

completed in 2014. We also have<br />

a SIM GE Campus where six halls<br />

of residence provide quality hostel<br />

accommodation with on-site study,<br />

sporting and recreational facilities.<br />

With the <strong>GAC</strong>, you can choose<br />

to pursue the following fulltime<br />

degree programs at SIM<br />

GE in Singapore through these<br />

universities:<br />

RMIT University<br />

RMIT University is ranked among the<br />

top 10 universities in Australia* and has<br />

been awarded the prestigious five QS<br />

Stars rating (2011)* for excellence in<br />

higher education. Since its foundation<br />

in 1887, RMIT has developed a strong<br />

international reputation for excellence in<br />

professional and vocational education.<br />

RMIT is home to nearly 74,000<br />

students, including over 29,000<br />

international students in Australia and<br />

overseas. SIM is RMIT’s oldest and<br />

largest offshore partner, with a history<br />

of collaboration spanning 25 years.<br />

RMIT offers a range of business<br />

programs in partnership with SIM:<br />

Degree Programs & Teaching Periods<br />

Bachelor of Business<br />

• Accountancy<br />

• Economics and Finance<br />

• Logistics and Supply Chain<br />

Management<br />

• Management<br />

• Marketing<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

January and July<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Program fee ranges from S$19,260<br />

to S$38,520<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Overall <strong>GAC</strong> GPA 3.0<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

IELTS 6.5 with no individual band less<br />

than 6.0<br />

*All rankings are from QS World University<br />

Rankings 2011<br />

University of Wollongong<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Wollongong (UOW)<br />

is a leading Australian university<br />

with an international reputation for<br />

academic excellence.<br />

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UOW was placed in the top two<br />

percent of universities in the world by its<br />

performance in the QS World University<br />

Rankings 2012 and Times Higher<br />

Education World University Rankings<br />

2012. <strong>The</strong>se prestigious rankings<br />

compare universities across a range of<br />

important criteria, including research<br />

excellence.<br />

<strong>The</strong> 2013 Good <strong>Universities</strong> Guide<br />

marks the thirteenth year in a row<br />

that UOW has scored five stars in the<br />

categories of Getting a Job and Positive<br />

Graduate Outcomes. This shows UOW<br />

is a place where students not only get a<br />

five-star education, but a five-star chance<br />

of gaining a job at the end of their degree.<br />

Degree Programs & Teaching Periods<br />

Bachelor of Computer Science (Digital<br />

Systems Security): January, April, July,<br />

October. Bachelor of Computer Science<br />

(Multimedia and Game Development):<br />

January, April, July, October. Bachelor<br />

of Science (Psychology): January, July<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Program fee: S$31,565 to S$35,738<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Overall <strong>GAC</strong> GPA 2.6<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

Overall score of IELTS 6.0 with at least<br />

6.0 in Reading and Writing, and at<br />

least 5.0 in Speaking and Listening<br />

(Computer Science)<br />

Overall score of IELTS 6.5 with no<br />

individual band less than 6.0 (Psychology)<br />

Credits & Scholarships<br />

Please refer to: www.simge.edu.sg<br />

for information on scholarships.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Visit: www.simge.edu.sg for details<br />

on application procedures.<br />

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PHNOM PENH CAMBODIA<br />

Zaman University<br />

PATHUMTANI<br />

BANGKOK<br />

THONBURI<br />

HO CHI MINH CITY<br />

BEKASI INDONESIA<br />

President University<br />

JAKARTA INDONESIA<br />

INTI College<br />

MIBTi<br />

GS Fame Institute of Business<br />

SEMARANG INDONESIA<br />

Soegijaparanata Catholic<br />

University (SCU)<br />

HANOI<br />

JAKARTA<br />

PHNOM PENH<br />

BEKASI<br />

KUCHING MALAYSIA<br />

Swinburne University<br />

of Technology<br />

Sarawak Campus<br />

MIRI MALAYSIA<br />

Curtin University<br />

THONBURI THAILAND<br />

KMUTT<br />

KUCHING<br />

SEMARANG<br />

PATHUMTANI THAILAND<br />

Sirindhorn <strong>International</strong><br />

Institute of Technology<br />

(SIIT) at Thammasat University<br />

MIRI<br />

BANGKOK THAILAND<br />

AIT<br />

University of the Thai Chamber<br />

of Commerce (UTCC)<br />

HANOI VIETNAM<br />

RMIT <strong>International</strong> University Vietnam<br />

HO CHI MINH CITY VIETNAM<br />

ERC Institute<br />

NTT Institute of <strong>International</strong> Education<br />

Nguyen Tat Thanh University<br />

RMIT <strong>International</strong> University<br />

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Armed with an internationally recognised qualification, and<br />

loaded with the vital skills taught in a western university or<br />

campus, students will be extremely well prepared to enter<br />

the workforce in the East or the West.<br />

Study in Indonesia, Cambodia,<br />

Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia<br />

An increasingly popular option for<br />

students from South-East Asia and<br />

China, and even for some students<br />

from Western countries, is to study<br />

in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand or<br />

Vietnam. <strong>The</strong>se wonderfully historical,<br />

cultural and traditional countries also<br />

boast some of the fastest growing<br />

economies in the world. In each<br />

country, our <strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong><br />

offer high-quality education and worldclass<br />

technology in courses from all<br />

major fields. Some offer courses in<br />

the native language, and others use<br />

English entirely.<br />

At foreign campuses in Malaysia and<br />

Vietnam, students can complete<br />

one or more years of an international<br />

degree from high-ranking Australian<br />

universities, such as RMIT (with two<br />

campuses in Vietnam), and Swinburne<br />

and Curtin universities (in Malaysia).<br />

In all cases, students will complete at<br />

least the final year of their degree in<br />

the <strong>Pathway</strong> University’s home campus<br />

in Australia. While foreign universities<br />

are forbidden to establish campuses in<br />

Indonesia, it is still possible to start a<br />

world-class degree in Jakarta from an<br />

international university, such as Deakin<br />

University (Melbourne), by enrolling in<br />

a twinning program conducted at a<br />

local university.<br />

<strong>International</strong> campuses in Thailand<br />

are located across the country,<br />

from Bangkok to Chiangmai, and<br />

from Khon Kaen to Phuket. Quality<br />

local and western universities offer<br />

degrees in English, German, Chinese<br />

and Arabic.<br />

In order to name themselves a<br />

university and issue internationally<br />

recognised qualifications, universities<br />

must be accredited by the Government<br />

of the Kingdom of Thailand.<br />

Also, students – and, particularly,<br />

parents – will greatly appreciate<br />

the savings in the cost of university<br />

education by studying in Indonesia,<br />

Malaysia, Thailand or Vietnam,<br />

compared with the cost of studying in<br />

the US, the UK, Australia or Singapore.<br />

Students from Indonesia, Malaysia,<br />

Thailand or Vietnam can live at home<br />

while starting their international degree.<br />

Students from other countries in the<br />

region can study in a nearby country<br />

with a low cost of living. Of course,<br />

students can take advantage of the<br />

obvious benefits of living in a modern<br />

Asian city, while still enjoying<br />

a traditional way of life.<br />

Students that choose to study at<br />

a foreign campus and then at an<br />

Australian university will be best<br />

prepared to bridge both the east and<br />

the west. <strong>The</strong>y will be armed with an<br />

internationally recognised qualification,<br />

and loaded with the vital critical<br />

skills and independence taught in a<br />

western university or campus.<br />

For more information on study in<br />

Malaysia, visit:<br />

www.studymalaysia.com/main.php<br />

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South-East Asian<br />

<strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong><br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA and English Proficiency needed as at December 31 2012 +<br />

<strong>Pathway</strong> University Location TOEFL PBT/IELTS minimum -<br />

some course require higher<br />

+ Correct at time of printing and subject to change. <strong>Universities</strong> change their admissions policies<br />

from time to time, and also reserve the right to refuse admission due to lack of course availability.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> graduates may also apply to ANY university with their <strong>GAC</strong> transcript and may be accepted.<br />

GPA for entry – some<br />

courses may require<br />

a higher GPA.<br />

Website<br />

AIT Bangkok, Thailand 12120 iBT 76 / 537 PBT / IELTS 5.5 Case-by-case basis www.ug.ait.ac.th/index.php<br />

Curtin University Sarawak Sarawak, Malaysia 98009 550 / 6.5 2.6 (Bachelor of Commerce only) www.curtin.edu.my<br />

ERC Institute Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 73% from Level III English modules<br />

provides entry to Diploma programs<br />

GS Fame Institute of<br />

Business<br />

2.3 www.erci.edu.vn<br />

Jakarta, Indonesia 11160 IELTS 5.5 2.25 www.gsfame.ac.id<br />

INTI College Jakarta BArat, Indonesia No proof of English required for<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> graduates<br />

2.0 www.inti.ac.id<br />

KMUTT Thonburi, Thailand 10140 TOEFL iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 5.0 Case-by-case basis www2.kmutt.ac.th<br />

MIBTi Jakarta, Indonesia 11410 Must complete Navitas English test<br />

or IELTS 5.5 for Diploma entry<br />

NTT Institute of <strong>International</strong><br />

Education Nguyen Tat<br />

Thanh University<br />

2.0 www.mibt.or.id<br />

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam TOEFL 50 iBT / 500 PBT / IELTS 5.0 D or 55% for entry to Diploma<br />

programs<br />

President University Bekasi, Indonesia 17550 TOEFL PBT 450 / IELTS 5.5 2.6 (all 3 levels of course<br />

successfully completed even if letter<br />

of offer provided prior to completion)<br />

RMIT <strong>International</strong> University,<br />

Vietnam<br />

Sirindhorn <strong>International</strong><br />

Institute of Technology (SIIT)<br />

at Thammasat University<br />

Soegijapranata Catholic<br />

University (SCU)<br />

Swinburne University of<br />

Technology, Sarawak Campus<br />

University of the Thai<br />

Chamber of Commerce<br />

(UTCC)<br />

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh<br />

City, Vietnam<br />

TOEFL iBT 92 (no band below 20) /<br />

IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)<br />

Patumtani, Thailand 12121 21.5 <strong>ACT</strong> English, Maths, Science<br />

average 21.5<br />

Semarang, Indonesia<br />

50234<br />

www.niie.edu.vn<br />

www.president.ac.id<br />

2.6 - 3.3 (varies according to course) www.rmit.edu.vn<br />

2.0 www.siit.tu.ac.th<br />

IELTS 6.0 3.0 www.unika.id<br />

Sarawak, Malaysia 93350 IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) /<br />

TOEFL PBT 550 (min TWE score 5.0)<br />

2.3 minimum (some courses higher) www.swinburne.edu.my<br />

Bangkok, Thailand 10400 TOEFL PBT 500 / IELTS 5.0 2.75 (= <strong>GAC</strong> GPA 3.0), High School<br />

Mathematics 75%<br />

www.utcc.ac.th<br />

Zaman University Phnom Penh, Cambodia B in English modules 2.3 www.zamanuniversity.com<br />

Curtin University Sarawak<br />

KM2, Jalan Lutong-Kuala Baram<br />

CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak Malaysia<br />

T: +60 85 443939<br />

F: +60 85 443838<br />

E: enquiries@curtin.edu.my<br />

Subject Bachelors Degree<br />

( 3 years)<br />

Accounting •<br />

Accounting & Finance •<br />

Accounting & Banking •<br />

Finance •<br />

Accounting &<br />

Entrepreneurship<br />

Entrepreneurship &<br />

Marketing<br />

Banking & Finance •<br />

Finance & Marketing •<br />

Finance &<br />

Management<br />

Management &<br />

Marketing<br />

Public Relations &<br />

Management<br />

Marketing & Public<br />

Relations<br />

Tourism & Event<br />

Management and<br />

Marketing<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

Curtin’s Sarawak Campus was the<br />

University’s first offshore campus,<br />

established in 1999 in partnership<br />

with the Sarawak Government.<br />

Located in Miri, Sarawak, the campus<br />

is the first foreign university campus in<br />

East Malaysia.<br />

Degree courses<br />

Bachelor of Commerce degrees take<br />

three years. Refer to the table for the<br />

majors available.<br />

Intakes<br />

February / March & July / August<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Semester 1: 25/2/2013 to 28/6/2013<br />

Semester 2: 29/7/2013 to 29/11/2013<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Undergraduate Programs, Bachelor<br />

of Commerce:<br />

Local students:<br />

RM 17,528 per annum (Malaysian)<br />

<strong>International</strong> students*:<br />

RM 22,688 per annum (Inter’nl)<br />

*An international student is someone who<br />

is neither a Malaysian nor a permanent<br />

resident of Malaysia.<br />

All the above course fees exclude<br />

textbooks, accommodation and<br />

other study materials. Course fees<br />

(shown in Ringgit Malaysia) are based<br />

on a normal full-time work load of<br />

200 credits per year unless otherwise<br />

stated. Students studying more<br />

than 200 credits per year will have<br />

a higher annual course fee. <strong>The</strong><br />

course fee is calculated and charged<br />

on a semester basis.<br />

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<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

GPA 2.6 (Bachelor of Commerce only)<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

IELTS 6.5 (with no score less than 6.0)<br />

or equivalent<br />

TOEFL 80 iBT (20 in each section),<br />

213 CBT, 550 PBT<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Pro Vice Chancellor’s <strong>International</strong><br />

Scholarship:<br />

Two 50 percent scholarships for<br />

international students, toward<br />

course fee only for the entire duration<br />

of program (3 – 4 years depending<br />

on program of study). Closing date:<br />

17th February each year.<br />

Forms are available at Loans &<br />

Scholarships counter or download<br />

here: www.curtin.edu.my/scholarship/<br />

pvc_intl_scholar.htm.<br />

How To Apply<br />

Download and print the Application<br />

for Admission form: http://www.curtin.<br />

edu.my/future/how2apply.htm.<br />

Degree applications must reach Curtin<br />

by 11/1/2013 for Semester 1 and<br />

1/6/2013 for Semester 2.<br />

Important Weblinks for<br />

<strong>International</strong> Students<br />

Student Housing:<br />

www.curtin.edu.my/future/<br />

accomodation.htm.<br />

Living Expenses:<br />

www.curtin.edu.my/future/living_<br />

expenses.htm.<br />

Facilities & Services:<br />

www.curtin.edu/my/future/facilities/<br />

index.htm.<br />

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ERC Institute, Vietnam<br />

86-88-92 Huynh Van Banh Street, Ward 15,<br />

Phu Nhuan District, HCMC, Vietnam<br />

T: +84 8 62 92 92 88<br />

F: +84 8 62 92 92 87<br />

E: info@erci.edu.vn<br />

www.facebook.com/ercivn<br />

ERC Institute (ERCI) was established<br />

in 2003 by ERC Holdings (ERC) to<br />

provide education with a difference<br />

and raise the bar in education<br />

services in Singapore. ERC Holdings<br />

was founded by a group of successful<br />

Asian entrepreneurs in 1999 to<br />

cultivate a strong entrepreneurial<br />

culture in Asia.<br />

ERC Institute Vietnam is a member<br />

of ERCI Singapore. Our primary<br />

objective is to groom and mentor<br />

a new generation of business leaders<br />

in Vietnam equipped with skills to<br />

analyze and solve real-world<br />

business challenges of today.<br />

At ERC Institute Vietnam, we will<br />

challenge your thinking, change<br />

your outlook and choose your<br />

future. We have produced ideas<br />

and leaders that shape the world<br />

of business. We train our students<br />

to tackle real-world problems with<br />

real-world solutions. Our hands-on,<br />

market-based approach to business<br />

education transforms our students<br />

into confident, effective and<br />

respected business leaders.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

Bachelor (Hons) of Business<br />

Management with four majors:<br />

• Business Management<br />

• Finance Management<br />

• Tourism & Hospitality Management<br />

• Marketing Management<br />

Intake: 4 intakes/year –<br />

January, April, July, October<br />

Also available for eligible<br />

post-graduate students:<br />

• Master of Business Administration<br />

(MBA) with five majors:<br />

• MBA (Finance) MBA (Marketing)<br />

• MBA (Tourism & Hospitality)<br />

• MBA (Human Resource<br />

Management)<br />

Intake: Australian Institute of Business:<br />

6 intakes/year<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

BBA: US$24,000 (30 months)<br />

Probiz English: US$800 /<br />

level (5 levels: 3 months / level)<br />

Global Management Trainee Program:<br />

US$800 (6 months)<br />

We shape the world<br />

of business.<br />

www.erci.edu.vn<br />

Tuition Fees include original textbooks<br />

and other study materials.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Students with the <strong>GAC</strong> Level III<br />

certificate with a GPA of minimum<br />

2.3 and a minimum score of 2.0 or<br />

73 percent in their English language<br />

will be exempted from our English<br />

Placement Test and go straight to<br />

our Year 1/Diploma program.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

Diploma Programs:<br />

Students with a score of 73 percent<br />

from their Level III English language<br />

modules will be exempted from our<br />

English Placement Test and go straight<br />

to our Year 1/Diploma program.<br />

BBA<br />

IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 PBT or 80 iBT.<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Please refer to: www.erci.edu.vn<br />

for information on credits and<br />

scholarships.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Students can visit: www.erci.edu.vn<br />

for details on application procedures;<br />

or contact us.<br />

Application fee is US$100.<br />

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NTT Institute of <strong>International</strong> Education (NIIE)<br />

298A Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Ward 13, District 4,<br />

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />

T: +84 8 39 404 208<br />

F: +84 8 38 255 675<br />

E: info@niie.edu.vn<br />

NTT Institute of <strong>International</strong> Education<br />

(NIIE), Vietnam offers a number of<br />

programs from the UK, Australia and<br />

Singapore. NIIE delivers diploma and<br />

degree programs in English, and will<br />

seek to enroll students from overseas<br />

as well as Vietnam.<br />

NIIE is an independent operating unit<br />

within Nguyen Tat Thanh University<br />

for the delivery of overseas diplomas<br />

and degrees. NIIE’s position within<br />

NTTU gives it the benefit of all the<br />

support and resources of a large<br />

university, plus the independence<br />

to develop and operate its own<br />

programs to a high standard, following<br />

internationally accepted best practices.<br />

<strong>The</strong> ethos and aim of NIIE is to<br />

establish high-quality, learner-centered<br />

programs that attract students<br />

through reputation and word of<br />

mouth, and provide excellent, wellmanaged,<br />

well-taught programs.<br />

We are employing high caliber faculty<br />

members with a blend of industry<br />

and teaching experience. <strong>The</strong> Institute<br />

is well-equipped and able to provide<br />

a good quality learning environment<br />

for students and staff.<br />

Programs<br />

Business Administration – Australia<br />

Hospitality Management – United Kingdom<br />

Accounting and Finance – Singapore<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

<strong>The</strong> academic calendar at NIIE follows<br />

the quarter system. Most of the programs<br />

at NIIE admit students four times per<br />

year in September, January, April and<br />

July. Besides the regular programs,<br />

NIIE also offers short courses which<br />

could have a different admission date.<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

<strong>The</strong> tuition fees for most NIIE programs<br />

are much lower than their counterparts<br />

in home countries. <strong>The</strong>se tuition fees<br />

are subsidised by Nguyen Tat Thanh<br />

University, the umbrella institution of NIIE.<br />

For details of tuition fees for each<br />

program, please see our website at<br />

www.niie.edu.vn for our current rates.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Minimum Overall <strong>GAC</strong> Grade Point<br />

Average D.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

<strong>The</strong> candidates who meet the following<br />

requirements will be accepted to study<br />

diploma and degree programs at NIIE:<br />

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Diploma:<br />

• NIIE English Intermediate Level<br />

(Level 3B) OR<br />

• IELTS 5.0; TOEFL 50 CBT, 500 PBT;<br />

TOEIC 500<br />

Bachelor:<br />

• NIIE English Advanced Level<br />

(Level 5B) OR<br />

• IELTS 6.0; TOEFL 65 CBT, 550 PBT;<br />

TOEIC 600<br />

Note: TOEFL, TOEIC, and IELTS results<br />

and NIIE English results are recognized<br />

for two years from the test date.<br />

Credits & Scholarships<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are two types of scholarships<br />

available from NIIE for prospective<br />

students and current students.<br />

Prospective students, who want<br />

to join NIIE, are eligible for a partial<br />

scholarship for Year 1, and can<br />

apply for a further service scholarship<br />

in Year 2. Funds will be distributed<br />

once the application has been<br />

approved and the student has<br />

received the offer letter and paid the<br />

balance of fees for Year 1.<br />

For current students, service<br />

scholarships are also available.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se service scholarships will be<br />

offered once or twice each year.<br />

<strong>The</strong> value of the scholarships can<br />

be used to offset the cost of school<br />

fees or for other purposes. Students<br />

can apply for a maximum of two<br />

scholarships during their studies.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Please visit our website for individual<br />

programs and admission requirements<br />

at: www.niie.edu.vn.<br />

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President University<br />

Jl. Ki Hajar Dewantara<br />

Kota Jababeka, Cikarang Baru, Bekasi<br />

17550 Indonesia<br />

T: +62 21 8910 9762 63 Ext. 112-115<br />

E: vasu@president.ac.id<br />

President University is the leading<br />

international standard university in<br />

Indonesia. Located in the heart of<br />

Jababeka Industrial Estate (JIE),<br />

Cikarang, Indonesia, President<br />

University is claimed to be the 21st<br />

model of tertiary education in the<br />

country which aims to bridge the<br />

world of education and industry.<br />

Supported by 1,500 local leading<br />

and multinational companies from 30<br />

countries, President University is the<br />

best choice for international students<br />

who wish to study in Indonesia and<br />

gain some work experience.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

For the academic year 2012/2013,<br />

President University (PresUniv)<br />

offers 12 majors from six faculties<br />

which are:<br />

• Faculty of Economics<br />

Management<br />

Accounting<br />

• Faculty of Law<br />

Business Law<br />

<strong>International</strong> Law<br />

• Faculty of Computing<br />

Information System<br />

Information Technology<br />

• Faculty of Engineering<br />

Electrical Engineering<br />

Industrial Engineering<br />

• Faculty of Communication<br />

& Multimedia<br />

Public Relations<br />

Visual Communication Design<br />

• Faculty of Business &<br />

<strong>International</strong> Relations<br />

<strong>International</strong> Relations<br />

Business Administration<br />

Intake: September<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

All courses and faculties in President<br />

University can be completed in<br />

three years and four months or equal<br />

to 10 trimesters (two years and four<br />

President University<br />

is the best choice for<br />

international students<br />

who wish to study in<br />

Indonesia and gain some<br />

work experience.<br />

www.president.ac.id<br />

months for theoretical learning and<br />

the remaining one year for internships).<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Undergraduate Programs:<br />

Local and <strong>International</strong> Students:<br />

US$7,500 per annum<br />

<strong>The</strong> above course fees include<br />

all education fees (books can be<br />

borrowed from our libraries for free)<br />

plus accommodation fees (lodging<br />

and meals).<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

2.6<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

TOEFL 450 PBT; IELTS 5.5<br />

(with no score less than 5.0)<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

President University accepts transfer<br />

credits from foreign universities.<br />

No scholarships are available for<br />

sinternational students at the moment.<br />

How To Apply<br />

You can download your application<br />

form and apply online for free by<br />

following the link below:<br />

www.president.ac.id/admissions/<br />

international-student/<br />

Further information about President<br />

University can be seen from our<br />

official website: www.president.ac.id<br />

and further inquiries can be directed<br />

to our representative’s e-mail:<br />

vasu@president.ac.id.<br />

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RMIT <strong>International</strong> University Vietnam<br />

Saigon South campus<br />

702 Nguyen Van Linh Blvd, Tan Phong Ward, District 7,<br />

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />

T: 848 3776 1369<br />

F: 848 3776 1399<br />

E: enquiries@rmit.edu.vn www.rmit.edu.vn<br />

RMIT <strong>International</strong> University Vietnam<br />

is the Asian hub of Melbourne-based<br />

University RMIT – Australia’s biggest<br />

tertiary institution. <strong>The</strong> largest offshore<br />

campus in the world, RMIT Vietnam<br />

offers programs from business<br />

and management to design and<br />

communications, and boasts an<br />

impressive range of extra-curricular<br />

activities that encourage students to<br />

break new ground in their areas of<br />

interest.<br />

Programs and courses at RMIT<br />

<strong>International</strong> University Vietnam are<br />

identical to those at RMIT University,<br />

Melbourne. <strong>The</strong> students at RMIT<br />

Vietnam are awarded an RMIT<br />

Melbourne degree on satisfactory<br />

completion of their program of studies.<br />

Study Abroad and Student Exchange<br />

programs are also available for<br />

students wishing to undertake short<br />

term international study – usually one<br />

to three semesters.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

• Bachelor of Business<br />

• Accountancy<br />

• Business Information Systems<br />

• Commerce<br />

• Economics and Finance<br />

• Marketing<br />

• Bachelor of Communication<br />

(Professional Communication)<br />

• Bachelor of Design<br />

(Multimedia Systems)<br />

• Bachelor of Information Technology<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

RMIT Vietnam has three semesters<br />

per calendar year with intakes each<br />

semester for academic programs.<br />

Actual intakes are subject to demand.<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Please see our website:<br />

www.rmit.edu.vn for our current<br />

tuition rates.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

Varied according to course. Please<br />

visit our website for individual programs<br />

and admission requirements at:<br />

www.rmit.edu.vn.<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

Successful completion of RMIT<br />

Vietnam English Advanced Level 2;<br />

IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0);<br />

TOEFL iBT 92 (no band below 20)<br />

Note: TOEFL and IELTS results are<br />

recognised for two years from the<br />

completion date. RMIT English results<br />

are only recognised for one year from<br />

the completion date.<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Students who wish to apply for credit<br />

for previous studies should contact<br />

RMIT Vietnam Student Recruitment<br />

for further details.<br />

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Selection criteria for Full<br />

Undergraduate Scholarship Program<br />

Scholarships are awarded on the basis<br />

of academic excellence as well as<br />

engagement in community-based<br />

activities. <strong>The</strong> average mark of the<br />

applicant in year 12 should be at least 8.0.<br />

Several categories of scholarships<br />

exist for entry into RMIT Vietnam:<br />

Local Vietnamese; <strong>International</strong>;<br />

Alumni (PG) scholarship. Scholarships<br />

cover tuition fees to study programs<br />

at RMIT Vietnam.<br />

Note: Selection criteria and conditions<br />

of scholarships are subject to change<br />

without notice. Please refer to the RMIT<br />

Vietnam website or contact our Student<br />

Recruitment for updated information.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Candidates are required to submit a<br />

comprehensive portfolio that details<br />

their experience, academic standing<br />

and addresses key selection criteria.<br />

Details are available via the RMIT<br />

Vietnam website. Offers will be based<br />

on academic merit and engagement in<br />

community-based activities. Applicants<br />

who do not receive an offer for the<br />

initial intake may be considered for<br />

the subsequent intakes.<br />

Additional Contact Details<br />

Hanoi campus<br />

Handi Resco Building,<br />

521 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District,<br />

Hanoi<br />

T: 844 3726 1460<br />

F: 844 3726 1469<br />

E: Hanoi.enquiries@rmit.edu.vn<br />

Pham Ngoc Thach campus<br />

21 Pham Ngoc Thach<br />

District 3, Ho Chi Minh City<br />

T: 848 3776 1400<br />

E: enquiries@rmit.edu.vn<br />

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Swinburne University of Technology,<br />

Sarawak Campus<br />

Jalan Simpang Tiga<br />

93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia<br />

T: +60 82 415 353<br />

E: study@swinburne.edu.my swinburne.edu.my/international<br />

At Swinburne University of Technology<br />

Sarawak Campus our courses,<br />

adapted from our home campus in<br />

Melbourne, Australia, are designed<br />

to prepare graduates to live and<br />

work in a world in which professionals<br />

need to be capable of high levels of<br />

international interaction.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Sarawak campus was established<br />

in Kuching, the capital city of the<br />

Malaysian state of Sarawak, in<br />

2000. It is a foreign branch campus<br />

university and therefore has dual<br />

nationality, being both a branch of<br />

the Australian university as well as a<br />

Malaysian university. Degrees awarded<br />

are Australian and testamurs are<br />

indistinguishable from those awarded<br />

in Australia.<br />

Swinburne University of Technology,<br />

Sarawak Campus is jointly owned by<br />

Swinburne University of Technology,<br />

Australia and the Sarawak State<br />

government. <strong>The</strong> Australian partner in<br />

this venture, Swinburne University of<br />

Technology, a 104-year-old institution,<br />

is well-known in Australia for its<br />

business and technical education<br />

and for close links with industry.<br />

<strong>The</strong> university wants to make the<br />

same high standard of education<br />

available to young people abroad.<br />

Undergraduate degrees offered at the<br />

Sarawak campus include Engineering,<br />

Science, Commerce, ICT and Design,<br />

and double degrees in Engineering.<br />

<strong>The</strong> university also offers postgraduate<br />

research programs at PhD and Masters<br />

levels in these disciplines as well as<br />

Master of Business Administration<br />

(<strong>International</strong>) and Master of Arts<br />

(Teaching English to Speakers of<br />

Other Languages) by coursework.<br />

Currently the Sarawak Campus<br />

has more than 4,000 students with<br />

international students from more than<br />

50 countries. <strong>The</strong> student population<br />

is expected to reach 5,000 by 2013.<br />

<strong>The</strong> campus is only about 15 minutes<br />

from the Kuching city centre, and<br />

boasts custom-designed buildings<br />

and facilities which greatly improve<br />

teaching, research and student<br />

accommodation.<br />

Modelled as a garden city, Kuching<br />

has been described as one of the most<br />

liveable and attractive cities in South-<br />

East Asia.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

• School of Engineering,<br />

Computing and Science<br />

Chemical, Civil, Electrical<br />

& Electronic, Mechanical<br />

<strong>The</strong> Sarawak Campus<br />

is the only international<br />

branch campus of<br />

Swinburne University<br />

of Technology, Australia.<br />

Engineering, Robotics &<br />

Mechatronics, Telecommunication<br />

and Network Engineering, Computer<br />

Science and Software Engineering,<br />

Information and Communication<br />

Technology, Biotechnology<br />

• School of Business and Design<br />

Accounting, Accounting and<br />

Finance, Finance, Human Resource<br />

Management, <strong>International</strong><br />

Business, Management, Marketing,<br />

Graphic Design, Multimedia Design<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Session 1: February<br />

Session 2: September<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Annual tuition fees for undergraduate<br />

studies are about US$19,000 to<br />

US$40,000.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA required<br />

Overall <strong>GAC</strong> GPA average of 2.3 – 2.5<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

Minimum grade of 80 percent in Level<br />

III <strong>GAC</strong> English modules, or IELTS with<br />

overall band score of 6.0 with no band<br />

under 6.0 (or equivalent).<br />

Credits and Scholarships<br />

Students may be eligible for transfer<br />

of credit* if the courses they have<br />

studied are similar to undergraduate<br />

courses offered in Swinburne Sarawak.<br />

<strong>The</strong> University also has a system that<br />

awards scholarships and financial aid<br />

to deserving students. A student who is<br />

enrolled in the University and has good<br />

results may apply for scholarship*.<br />

*Subject to terms and conditions<br />

How to Apply<br />

www.swinburne.edu.my/international/<br />

apply/<br />

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Mexican <strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong><br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA and English Proficiency needed as at December 31 2012 +<br />

<strong>Pathway</strong> University Location TOEFL PBT/IELTS<br />

minimum – some<br />

courses require higher.<br />

Universidad Iberoamericana<br />

Puebla<br />

Universidad Popular<br />

Autonoma del Estado de<br />

Puebla (UPAEP)<br />

72197, Puebla, Pue. Mexico 530 PBT TOEFL and Spanish<br />

DELE B2. Courses are held<br />

in Spanish<br />

72160, Puebla, Pue. Mexico Credit for English level if show<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> Certificate on day of<br />

Placement Test. Courses are<br />

held in Spanish.<br />

+ Correct at time of printing and subject to change. <strong>Universities</strong> change their admissions policies<br />

from time to time, and also reserve the right to refuse admission due to lack of course availability.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> graduates may also apply to ANY university with their <strong>GAC</strong> transcript and may be accepted.<br />

GPA for entry Website<br />

GPA for entry 2.6 www.iberopuebla.mx<br />

2.3 Credit for English level if<br />

show <strong>GAC</strong> Certificate and<br />

ask for validation on day of<br />

Placement Test.<br />

www.upaep.mx<br />

Study in Mexico<br />

PUEBLA<br />

PUEBLA<br />

Universidad Iberoamericcana<br />

Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP)<br />

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If you study in Mexico, you will not only obtain a valuable<br />

degree but will experience a unique culture and develop<br />

life-long friends.<br />

Mexico is the third largest country in<br />

Latin America and boasts the largest<br />

population of Spanish speakers in the<br />

world. With over 110 million people,<br />

Mexico is a multicultural society which<br />

has been able to retain its culture and<br />

history while absorbing and integrating<br />

western contemporary styles. <strong>The</strong><br />

contrasts are vivid – you may see<br />

a young boy with baggy pants and<br />

a skateboard sitting at a computer<br />

terminal in an Internet café in a remote<br />

village while his mother, in traditional<br />

Mayan clothing, waits outside.<br />

Mexicans are deeply passionate<br />

about their country and their flag holds<br />

deep significance for them. Based<br />

on legend of how Mexico City, the<br />

country’s capital, was founded, the<br />

colours of the flag are meaningful:<br />

green represents hope and victory,<br />

white stands for unity and the purity<br />

of Mexican ideals, and red brings to<br />

mind the blood of the nation’s heroes.<br />

Located in an area known as the Pacific<br />

‘Ring of Fire,’ Mexico is characterised by<br />

active volcanoes and frequent seismic<br />

activity. <strong>The</strong> highest point in the country,<br />

Citlaltepetl (also called Orizaba) and the<br />

active volcano Popocatepetl are among<br />

the many volcanic peaks in Mexico.<br />

In Mexico today, education plays an<br />

increasingly important role in society.<br />

As Mexico has developed economically,<br />

so too have the opportunities for<br />

education for all its citizens. Mexico’s<br />

education system has been defined<br />

by its growth at all levels from primary<br />

through to university. Along with this<br />

growth, there has been a focus on<br />

quality improvement in the standard<br />

of education offered.<br />

Higher education consists of four<br />

types: universities, technical institutes,<br />

technological universities and teachertraining<br />

institutes. <strong>Universities</strong> (known<br />

as licenciatura) offer four-year degrees,<br />

while the technical institutes offer a<br />

three-year program in management<br />

and engineering. Teacher training<br />

colleges offer bachelor’s degrees in<br />

education. Technological universities<br />

provide a two-year program which<br />

prepares students to become<br />

technicians for universities. <strong>The</strong>re are<br />

private and public institutions of all<br />

four types. Each state has at least<br />

one public university, often with<br />

campuses in different cities.<br />

Degrees awarded in Mexico are<br />

equivalent to those awarded in the<br />

United States at the corresponding<br />

level. Most degrees are offered in<br />

Spanish, however there are many<br />

institutions offering degrees in<br />

English. Our <strong>Pathway</strong> <strong>Universities</strong><br />

in Mexico recognise the <strong>GAC</strong> when<br />

studied in Mexico, and Spanish is<br />

a prerequisite.<br />

If you study in Mexico, you will not<br />

only obtain a valuable degree but<br />

will experience a unique culture and<br />

develop life-long friends.<br />

For more information on study in<br />

Mexico, visit:<br />

www.studyabroad.com/programs/<br />

north+america,mexico/default.aspx<br />

OR find the same link at:<br />

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Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla<br />

Admissions Department<br />

Blvd. del Niño Poblano 2901,<br />

U. Territorial Atlixcayotl, Puebla, Pue. 72197 Mexico<br />

T: +52 222 372 3030<br />

F: +52 222 229 0781<br />

E: admisiones@iberopuebla.mx<br />

<strong>The</strong> Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla<br />

is a Jesuit university located in Puebla,<br />

Mexico, offering a large number of<br />

programs, both undergraduate and<br />

graduate. Its mission is to contribute,<br />

in an environment of responsible<br />

participation, openness, liberty,<br />

respect and critical thinking, to the<br />

development of professionals and<br />

researchers with human and academic<br />

quality, highly committed with service<br />

to others, in pursuit of a more free,<br />

productive and supportive society.<br />

For more than 450 years, Jesuit<br />

education has had a profound<br />

influence on our world.<br />

Since the creation of the first Jesuit<br />

school in Italy in 1548, Jesuits have<br />

been at the center of the intellectual<br />

world, beginning a long tradition of<br />

leadership in education. Ibero Puebla,<br />

as it is also known for short, is part of<br />

this tradition and philosophy, forming<br />

part of the large international network<br />

of Jesuit institutions, with a presence<br />

in more than 60 countries all around<br />

the world.<br />

<strong>The</strong> university is located in Puebla,<br />

the fourth largest city in Mexico, well<br />

known for its architecture, gastronomy,<br />

mild climate and excellent location.<br />

It has approximately 5,000 students<br />

coming from various parts of Mexico<br />

and the world.<br />

<strong>The</strong> experience of studying in Mexico,<br />

whether it is for a single term or a<br />

complete program, is full of surprises:<br />

great places to visit, an ancient<br />

culture to discover, colorful holidays,<br />

the warmth of Mexican people and<br />

a university that provides all services<br />

and academic excellence.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

• Business Administration<br />

• Hospitality and Tourism<br />

Management<br />

• Marketing<br />

• Human Resources Management<br />

• Economics and Finance<br />

• Accounting and Financial Strategies<br />

• <strong>International</strong> Commerce<br />

• <strong>International</strong> Relations<br />

• Political Sciences and Public<br />

Administration<br />

• Communication<br />

• Law<br />

• Educational Processes<br />

• Psychology<br />

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<strong>The</strong> experience of a<br />

lifetime: Studying at Ibero<br />

Puebla offers you the<br />

opportunity of getting to<br />

know a wonderful culture,<br />

magnificent places and the<br />

warmth of Mexican people.<br />

• Literature and Philosophy<br />

• Automotive Engineering<br />

• Environmental Sciences and<br />

Sustainable Development<br />

• Computing Systems Engineering<br />

• Electronics and Communications<br />

Engineering<br />

• Business Engineering<br />

• Industrial Engineering<br />

• Mechanical Electrical Engineering<br />

• Mechatronics Engineering<br />

• Civil Engineering<br />

• Logistics Engineering<br />

• Nutrition and Food Sciences<br />

• Architecture<br />

• Graphic Design<br />

• Interaction Design and Digital<br />

Animation<br />

• Textile Design<br />

• Industrial Design<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Spring Term: January – May<br />

Summer Term: June – July<br />

Autumn Term: August – December<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Please contact Admissions<br />

Department for information.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA required<br />

Overall <strong>GAC</strong> Grade Point Average 2.6<br />

Minimum Language Proficiency<br />

Spanish as a second language:<br />

Level DELE B2<br />

Most of the courses are held in<br />

Spanish; TOEFL score 197 CBT,<br />

530 PBT<br />

How to Apply<br />

Please contact us using the details<br />

at the top of the page.<br />

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Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado<br />

de Puebla (UPAEP)<br />

21 Sur, 1103 Barrio de Santiago C.P. 72410 Puebla,<br />

Pue. Mexico<br />

T: +54 222 2299 400 ext. 7774<br />

F: +52 222 246 69 24<br />

E: monica.hijar@upaep.mx<br />

Founded in 1973, the UPAEP was<br />

established at the request of the people<br />

of Puebla in order to serve the people<br />

of the community. <strong>The</strong> University is<br />

noted for its academic excellence and<br />

the number of accredited programs as<br />

well as for its institutional development<br />

strength. <strong>The</strong> total university-level<br />

(undergraduate) enrollees are 9,615<br />

students. Puebla is known as the<br />

city of the student and UPAEP is a<br />

university that welcomes students<br />

from different states of the country,<br />

mainly from the south-east as well as<br />

international students. This has created<br />

a very diverse and attractive student life.<br />

UPAEP is located just two blocks<br />

from popular Juarez Avenue and a<br />

few blocks from Puebla’s historic<br />

downtown, which is considered a<br />

UNESCO World Heritage Site for its<br />

colonial architecture. Our campus has<br />

a very attractive urban location; it is<br />

located in the middle of the city, just a<br />

few blocks from the historic downtown.<br />

This is ideal for the student who wants<br />

to be close to or get to know the real<br />

and daily Mexican life. Also, the UPAEP<br />

campus is near public transportation<br />

to different parts of the city. <strong>The</strong>re are<br />

many shopping centers, movie theaters,<br />

and night clubs nearby.<br />

UPAEP’s campus has much to offer<br />

to local and international students<br />

including cultural and sports activities.<br />

Campus facilities include a fully<br />

equipped computer center, library<br />

center, conference room, language<br />

center, bank, cafeteria, film center,<br />

gymnasium, outdoor pool, and other<br />

sports facilities. <strong>The</strong> university is<br />

renowned for its basketball and soccer<br />

teams, and student groups are active in<br />

theater, dance, chorus, speech, debate,<br />

photography, and animation.<br />

Degree Programs<br />

• Arts: Architecture, Art History,<br />

Design & Advertising, Graphic<br />

Design, Film Studies and Audiovisual<br />

Production.<br />

• Business: Business Administration<br />

and Logistics, Economics, <strong>International</strong><br />

Trade, Hospitality Management,<br />

Marketing, Finance, Accounting,<br />

Culinary Art.<br />

• Health Sciences: Dentistry,<br />

Medicine, Nursing, Occupational<br />

<strong>The</strong>rapy, Nutrition.<br />

• Social Sciences: Communications,<br />

Journalism, Law, Political Science,<br />

<strong>International</strong> Relations.<br />

• Humanities: Pedagogy (Education),<br />

Philosophy, Psychology, Educational<br />

Psychology, Humanities, Literature<br />

and History.<br />

• Science and Engineering:<br />

Agriculture (Animal & Plant Sciences),<br />

Veterinary Medicine, Mechatronics,<br />

Chemical engineering, Civil<br />

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Engineering, Environmental Engineering,<br />

Biotechnological Engineering, Industrial<br />

Engineering, Electronic Engineering,<br />

Bionics, Autoparts Manufacturing,<br />

Automotive Design, Software and<br />

Computer Systems Engineering,<br />

Information Technology.<br />

Courses taught in English<br />

<strong>The</strong>se vary from one semester to<br />

another. Examples of courses taught in<br />

English in the past include: Sustainable<br />

Architecture; European Studies;<br />

North American Studies; Comparative<br />

Business Law; Asian, African and Middle<br />

Eastern Studies; Information Systems;<br />

Systems of Government; Consumer<br />

Behavior; Quantitative Research;<br />

Seismic Engineering; Nutritional<br />

Evaluation; Introduction to Nutrition;<br />

Psychiatry; <strong>International</strong> Private Law;<br />

Judicial Topics in Mexico; Legal<br />

System in Mexico; European Law;<br />

Asian Studies; Political History of<br />

North America; Esthetics of<br />

Documentary Films; Campaign Evaluation;<br />

Promotional Advertising Strategies.<br />

Teaching Periods<br />

Semester 1: January to May<br />

Semester 2: August to December<br />

Tuition Fees<br />

Check: www.upaep.mx for further<br />

information.<br />

<strong>GAC</strong> GPA Required<br />

2.3<br />

Minimum English Proficiency<br />

Spanish as a second language:<br />

Level DELE B2. Most of the courses<br />

are held in Spanish; TOEFL score 197<br />

CBT, 530 PBT.<br />

Further proof of English not required.<br />

How to Apply<br />

Check: www.upaep.mx for further<br />

information.<br />

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Study in the USA<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Arkansas<br />

Office of <strong>International</strong> Admissions<br />

346 N. Arkansas Ave.<br />

1 University of Arkansas<br />

Fayetteville, AR 72701<br />

T: +1 479 575-6246<br />

E: iao@uark.edu<br />

www.uark.edu<br />

Ball State University<br />

<strong>International</strong> Admissions<br />

L.A. Pittenger Student Center,<br />

Room 102<br />

Ball State University<br />

Muncie, IN 47306<br />

T: +1 765 285 5422<br />

F: +1 765 285 3710<br />

E: intadmit@bsu.edu<br />

www.bsu.edu<br />

Berkeley College<br />

<strong>International</strong> Division<br />

12 East 41st Street, 14th Floor<br />

New York, NY 10017 United States<br />

T: +1 212 687 3730<br />

international@berkeleycollege.edu<br />

www.berkeleycollege.edu<br />

DeVry University<br />

<strong>International</strong> Office<br />

3005 Highland Parkway<br />

Downers Grove, IL 60515-5799 United<br />

States<br />

T: +1 602 216 7700<br />

F: +1 602 943 4108<br />

E: clee@devry.edu<br />

www.devry.edu<br />

East Central University<br />

1100E 14th Street, PMB-J8<br />

Ada, OK 74820-6999 United States<br />

T: +1 580 559 5236<br />

F: +1 580 559 5432<br />

E: registrar@ecok.edu<br />

www.ecok.edu<br />

Gannon University<br />

Office of <strong>International</strong> Admissions<br />

109 University Square<br />

Erie, Pennsylvania 16541-0001<br />

T: +1 814 871 7480<br />

F: +1 814 871 5827<br />

E: international@gannon.edu<br />

www.gannon.edu<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Georgia<br />

Office of Undergraduate Admissions<br />

Terrell Hall Room 212<br />

210 South Jackson Street<br />

Athens, GA 30602-1633 United States<br />

T: +1 706 542 2112<br />

E: admintl@uga.edu<br />

www.admissions.uga.edu/article/<br />

international-students.html<br />

Humboldt State University<br />

Center for <strong>International</strong> Programs<br />

1 Harpst Street<br />

Arcata, CA 95521-8299 United States<br />

T: +1 707 826 4142<br />

F: +1 707 826 3939<br />

E: international@humboldt.edu<br />

www.humboldt.edu/international<br />

University of Idaho<br />

<strong>International</strong> Programs Office<br />

875 Perimeter Drive MS 1250<br />

Moscow, ID 83844-1250 United States<br />

T: +1 208 885 8984<br />

F: +1 208 885 2859<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Iowa<br />

Office of Admissions<br />

107 Calvin Hall<br />

Iowa City, Iowa 52246-1396<br />

United States<br />

T: +1 319 335 1534<br />

F: +1 319 335 1535<br />

E: admissions@uiowa.edu<br />

www.uiowa.edu<br />

Iowa State University<br />

Office of Admissions<br />

Iowa State University<br />

100 Enrollment Services Ctr.<br />

Ames, IA 50011-2011 United States<br />

T: +1 515 294 5836<br />

F: +1 515 294 2592<br />

E: admissions@iastate.edu<br />

www.admissions.iastate.edu<br />

University of Illinois at Springfield<br />

Office of Admissions, University Hall<br />

1 University Plaza, MS UHB 1080<br />

Springfield, Illinois, 62703-5407<br />

United States<br />

T: +1 217 206 4847<br />

F: +1 217 206 6620<br />

E: admissions@uis.edu<br />

www.uis.edu/international/<br />

Johnson & Wales University<br />

8 Abbott Park Place, Providence,<br />

Rhode Island 02903 United States<br />

T: + 1 401 598 1074<br />

F: + 1 401 598 4773<br />

E: Manny.Tavares@jwu.edu<br />

www.jwu.edu<br />

Lewis-Clark State College<br />

<strong>International</strong> Programs Office<br />

500 8th Avenue., Lewiston, ID 83501<br />

United States<br />

T: +1 208 792 2177<br />

F: +1 208 792 2824<br />

E: internationaladmissions@lcsc.edu<br />

www.lcsc.edu/international<br />

LIU Post - Long Island University<br />

<strong>International</strong> Admissions Office<br />

720 Northern Boulevard<br />

Brookville, New York 11548 United<br />

States<br />

T: +1 516 299 2637<br />

F: +1 516 299 2418<br />

E: post-international@liu.edu<br />

www.liu.edu/post/international<br />

University of Maine<br />

Office of <strong>International</strong> Programs<br />

5782 Winslow Hall, Room 100<br />

Orono, ME 04469-5782 United States<br />

T: +1 207 581 2905<br />

F: +1 207 581 2920<br />

E: umintadm@maine.edu<br />

www.umaine.edu/international<br />

University of Montana<br />

Admissions & New Student Services<br />

Lommasson Center<br />

Missoula, Montana 59812-2016<br />

United States<br />

T: +1 406 243 6266<br />

F: +1 406 243 5711<br />

E: admiss@umontana.edu<br />

http://admissions.umt.edu<br />

National University<br />

<strong>International</strong> Programs Office<br />

9388 Lightwave Avenue<br />

San Diego, CA 92123 United States<br />

T: +1 858 541 7960<br />

F: +1 858 541 7995<br />

E: ipa@nu.edu<br />

www.nu.edu<br />

University of Nebraska Kearney<br />

<strong>International</strong> Admissions<br />

2504 19th Ave - Welch Hall<br />

Kearney, NE 68849 United States<br />

T: +1 308 865 8953<br />

F: +1 308 865 8947<br />

E: intladmin@unk.edu<br />

www.unk.edu<br />

New England College<br />

Office of Admission<br />

98 Bridge Street<br />

Henniker, NH 03242 United States<br />

T: +1 603 428-2223<br />

F: +1 603 428 3155<br />

E: admission@nec.edu<br />

University of North Alabama<br />

Office of <strong>International</strong> Affairs<br />

UNA Box 5058,<br />

Florence AL 35632-0001 United States<br />

T: +1 256 765 4626<br />

F: +1 256 765 5404<br />

E: international@una.edu<br />

www.una.edu/international<br />

University of Northern Iowa<br />

002 Gilchrist Hall<br />

Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0018 United<br />

States<br />

T: +1 319 273 2281<br />

F: +1 319 273 2885<br />

E: admissions@uni.edu<br />

www.uni.edu/intiadm<br />

University of Oklahoma<br />

Office of Admissions<br />

1000 Asp Avenue, Room 127<br />

Norman, Oklahoma 73019<br />

United States<br />

T: +1 405 325 2252<br />

F: +1 405 325 7124<br />

E: intladmissions@ou.edu<br />

go2.edu.au/international<br />

Oklahoma State University<br />

<strong>International</strong> Students & Scholars<br />

076 Student Union<br />

Stillwater, OK 74078 United States<br />

T: +1 405 744 5459<br />

F: +1 405 744 8120<br />

E: admissions-iss@okstate.edu<br />

www.iss.okstate.edu<br />

Otterbein University<br />

Office of Admission<br />

Clippinger Hall, 102 W. College Ave<br />

Westerville, Ohio 43081 United States<br />

T: +1 614 823 1500<br />

E: uotterb@otterbein.edu<br />

www.otterbein.edu<br />

Pacific Lutheran University<br />

Office of Admission<br />

Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 United<br />

States<br />

T: +1 253 535 7151<br />

F: +1 253 536 5136<br />

E: admission@plu.edu<br />

www.choose.plu.edu<br />

University of Redlands<br />

1200 East Colton Ave<br />

P.O. Box 3080<br />

Redlands, CA 9373 United States<br />

T: +1 909 793 2121<br />

E: kara_babb@redlands.edu; jack_<br />

osborn@redlands.edu<br />

www.redlands.edu<br />

Rowan University<br />

Savitz Hall, Mullica Hill Road<br />

Glassboro, NJ 08028-1701 United<br />

States<br />

T: +1 856 256 4105<br />

E: torre@rowan.edu<br />

www.rowan.edu/provost/<br />

internationalstudents/<br />

Saint Mary’s College of California<br />

1928 Saint Mary’s Road<br />

PO Box 4800<br />

Moraga, California 94575-4800 United<br />

States<br />

T: +1 925 631 4224<br />

F: +1 925 376 7193<br />

E: international@stmarys-ca.edu<br />

www.stmarys-ca.edu/international<br />

Southern Oregon University<br />

Office of <strong>International</strong> Programs<br />

1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland<br />

Oregon 97520 United States<br />

T: +1 541 552 6336<br />

E: intprogs@sou.edu<br />

www.sou.edu/admissions/international/<br />

State University of New York (SUNY),<br />

Fredonia Campus<br />

<strong>International</strong> Education Center<br />

280 Central Avenue – 8 LoGrasso Hall<br />

Fredonia, NY 14063 United States<br />

T: +1 716 673 3451<br />

F: +1 716 673 3175<br />

E: mary.sasso@fredonia.edu<br />

www.fredonia.edu/<br />

internationaleducation/iss<br />

State University of New York (SUNY),<br />

Oswego campus<br />

Office of Admissions<br />

229 Sheldon Hall<br />

Oswego, NY 13126-3599 United<br />

States<br />

T: +1 315 312 2250<br />

F: +1 315 312 3260<br />

E: admiss@oswego.edu<br />

http://www.oswego.edu/admissions/<br />

international.html<br />

University of Wisconsin-Superior<br />

campus<br />

Office of <strong>International</strong> Programs<br />

Old Main 337, Belknap and Catlin<br />

Superior, WI 54880 United States<br />

T: +1 715 394 8052<br />

F: +1 715 394 8363<br />

E: mmaclean@uwsuper.edu<br />

http://www.uwsuper.edu/oip/intl_pros/<br />

index.cfm<br />

Study in Australia<br />

Australian Catholic University<br />

42 Edward Street<br />

North Sydney NSW 2060<br />

AUSTRALIA<br />

T: +61 2 9739 2437<br />

E: international.admissions@acu.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00004G<br />

www.acu.edu.au/international/<br />

University of Ballarat<br />

<strong>International</strong> Student Programs<br />

PO Box 663, Ballarat VIC 3353 Australia<br />

T: + 61 3 5327 9018<br />

F: +61 3 5327 9017<br />

E: international@ballarat.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00103D<br />

www.ballarat.edu.au/international<br />

Bond University<br />

Gold Coast, QLD 4229 Australia<br />

T: +61 7 5595 1024<br />

F: +61 7 5595 1015<br />

E: international@bond.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00017B<br />

www.bond.edu.au<br />

Cambridge <strong>International</strong> College<br />

Admissions Department,<br />

Level 5, 422 Little Collins Street,<br />

Melbourne, Vic, 3000, Australia<br />

F: +61 3 96634922<br />

E: admissions@cambridgecollege.com.<br />

au<br />

CRICOS: 01718J<br />

www.cambridgecollege.com.au/vic/<br />

future/international<br />

Charles Sturt University<br />

T: +61 2 6338 6077<br />

F: + 61 2 6338 6001<br />

E: Contact form at site: www.csu.edu.<br />

au/international/apply<br />

CRICOS: 00005F<br />

http://www.csu.edu.au/international<br />

CQUniversity<br />

Admissions Centre<br />

PO Box 10437<br />

Southport QLD 4215<br />

T: +61 7 4930 9000<br />

F: +61 7 5531 2288<br />

E: international-admissions@cqu.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00219C<br />

http://www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/<br />

international-students<br />

Curtin University<br />

GPO Box S1512<br />

Perth, WA 6845 Australia<br />

T: +61 8 9266 7331<br />

F: +61 8 9266 2605 / 4013<br />

E: international@curtin.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00301J<br />

www.international.curtin.edu.au<br />

Curtin University Sydney<br />

Curtin House, 39-47 Regent Street<br />

Chippendale, NSW 2008 Australia<br />

T: +61 2 8399 7888<br />

F: +61 2 8399 7899<br />

E: info@sydney.curtin.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 02637B<br />

www.sydneycurtin.edu.au<br />

Deakin University<br />

Deakin <strong>International</strong><br />

221 Burwood Highway,<br />

Burwood VIC 3125 Australia<br />

T: +61 3 9627 4877<br />

E: deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00113B<br />

www.deakin.edu.au<br />

Griffith University<br />

Nathan Campus<br />

170 Kessels Road, Nathan<br />

Brisbane Queensland 4111 Australia<br />

T: +61 7 3735 6425<br />

E: international@griffith.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00233E<br />

www.griffith.edu.au/international<br />

La Trobe University<br />

Level 2, Peribolos East Building<br />

La Trobe University VIC 3086 Australia<br />

T: +61 3 9627 4805<br />

Already submitted applications:<br />

T: +61 3 9479 1199<br />

F: +61 3 9479 3660<br />

E: international@latrobe.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00115M<br />

www.latrobe.edu.au/international<br />

Macquarie University<br />

Balaclava Rd,<br />

North Ryde, 2109 Australia<br />

T: +61 2 9850 7346<br />

F: +61 2 9850 9198<br />

E: iso@mq.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00002J<br />

www.international.mq.edu.au<br />

Murdoch University<br />

<strong>International</strong> Office<br />

South Street, Murdoch WA 6150 Australia<br />

T: +61 8 9360 6063<br />

E: internat@murdoch.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00125J<br />

http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Futurestudents/<strong>International</strong>-students/<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Newcastle<br />

<strong>International</strong> Office, Hunter Building, Room<br />

HA 39<br />

Callahan NSW 2308 Australia<br />

T: + 61 2 4921 6595<br />

F: + 61 2 4960 1766<br />

E: international-admissions@newcastle.<br />

edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00109J<br />

www.newcastle.edu.au/students/<br />

international/<br />

University of New England<br />

Armidale NSW 2351 Australia<br />

T: +61 2 6773 2135<br />

E: international@une.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00003G<br />

http://www.une.edu.au/for/internationalstudents/<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of New South Wales<br />

UNSW <strong>International</strong><br />

Ground Floor, East Wing, Red Centre<br />

UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052<br />

T: +61 2 9385 6996<br />

F: +61 2 9385 9907<br />

Contact form at site: www.international.<br />

unsw.edu.au/contact-us/<br />

CRICOS:00098G<br />

www.international.unsw.edu.au/<br />

RMIT University<br />

RMIT <strong>International</strong><br />

GPO Box 2476<br />

Melbourne Victoria 3001 Australia<br />

T: + 61 3 8676 7047<br />

E: isu@rmit.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00122A<br />

www.rmit.edu.au/international<br />

University of South Australia<br />

GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, SA 5001<br />

Australia<br />

T: + 61 3 9627 4854<br />

F: + 61 3 9627 4864<br />

E: international.office@unisa.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00121B<br />

www.unisa.edu/international<br />

www.unisachina.com<br />

University of Southern Queensland<br />

USQ <strong>International</strong><br />

Toowoomba QLD 4350 Australia<br />

T: + 61 7 4631 2362<br />

F: + 61 7 4635 9225<br />

E: international@usq.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00244B<br />

www.usq.edu.au/international<br />

Swinburne University of Technology<br />

Swinburne <strong>International</strong><br />

PO Box 218 Hawthorne<br />

VIC 3122 Australia<br />

T: +61 3 8676 7002<br />

F: +61 3 9818 3648/3647<br />

E: international@swin.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00111D<br />

www.swinburne.edu.au/international<br />

University of Tasmania<br />

<strong>International</strong> Marketing & Recruitment<br />

Sandy Bay, TAS 7005 Australia<br />

T: +61 3 6226 5979<br />

E: international.admissions@utas.<br />

edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00586B<br />

www.international.utas.edu.au/<br />

Victoria University<br />

<strong>International</strong> Office<br />

PO Box 14428<br />

Melbourne, VIC 8001 Australia<br />

T: +61 3 9919 1164<br />

E: international@vu.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00124K<br />

http://www.vu.edu.au/internationalstudents<br />

University of Western Sydney<br />

UWS <strong>International</strong><br />

Locked Bag 1797<br />

Penrith NSW 2751 Australia<br />

T: +612 9685 9280<br />

E: uwsiadmissions@uws.edu.au<br />

E: internationalstudy@uws.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00917K<br />

http://www.uws.edu.au/international/<br />

home<br />

University of Wollongong<br />

NSW 2522 Australia<br />

T: +61 2 4221 3218<br />

F: +61 2 4221 3233<br />

E: uniadvice@uow.edu.au<br />

CRICOS: 00102E<br />

http://www.uow.edu.au/future/<br />

international/index.html<br />

Study in Canada<br />

Canadian Mennonite University<br />

Admissions Department<br />

500 Shaftesbury Blvd.<br />

Winnipeg, MB R3P 2N2 Canada<br />

T: +1 204 487 3300<br />

F: +1 204 487 3858<br />

E: Contact form at: www.cmu.ca/<br />

contactForm.html<br />

Concordia University<br />

John Molson School of Business<br />

PO Box 2900 Montreal<br />

Quebec H3G 2S2 Canada<br />

T: + 1 514 848 2424 ext. 2742<br />

F: + 1 514 848 2822<br />

E: Bcomm@jmsb.concordia.ca<br />

www.johnmolson.concordia.ca<br />

Dalhousie University<br />

Office of the Registrar<br />

PO Box 15000<br />

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4H6 Canada<br />

T: +1 902 494 2450<br />

F: +1 902 494 1630<br />

E: admissions@dal.ca<br />

www.dal.ca<br />

Kwantlen Polytechnic University<br />

c/o Admissions<br />

12666 72 Avenue<br />

Surrey, B.C.<br />

Canada V3W 2M8<br />

T: +1 604 599 2000<br />

E: admissions@kwantlen.ca<br />

http://www.kwantlen.ca/apply-inted.<br />

html<br />

Memorial University<br />

of Newfoundland<br />

<strong>International</strong> Student Advising Office<br />

Corte Real, Room 1000A<br />

Burton’s Pond Apartments<br />

St. John’s, Newfoundland A1B 3S7<br />

Canada<br />

T: +1 709 864 8895<br />

F: +1 709 864 6102<br />

E: isa@mun.ca<br />

http://www.mun.ca/isa/new/<br />

University of Prince Edward Island<br />

T: +1 902 894 2880 or 902 566 0439<br />

E: international@upei.ca or<br />

E: registrar@upei.ca<br />

http://studentservices.upei.ca/<br />

international<br />

University of Victoria<br />

Undergraduate Admissions and<br />

Records<br />

PO Box 3025 STN CSC<br />

Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3P2<br />

Canada<br />

T: +1 250 721 8121<br />

F: +1 250 721 6225<br />

E: uvip@uvic.ca<br />

http://www.uvic.ca/future-students/<br />

international/index.php<br />

University of Windsor<br />

401 Sunset Avenue<br />

Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4 Canada<br />

T: +1 519 253 3000 ext. 3938<br />

E: isc@uwindsor.ca<br />

www.uwindsor.ca/international<br />

www.uwindsor.ca/isc<br />

York University<br />

Office of Admissions<br />

Bennett Centre for Student Services<br />

99 Ian MacDonald Blvd<br />

Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada<br />

T: +1 416 736 5000<br />

F: +1 416 736 5536<br />

http://international/.yorku.ca/intistud/<br />

index.htm<br />

Study in the UK<br />

Note<br />

Students applying to undergraduate<br />

degrees in the United Kingdom<br />

should apply through UCAS, at www.<br />

ucas.com.<br />

Bangor University<br />

Bangor Gwynedd Wales LL57 2DG<br />

United Kingdom<br />

T: +44 1248 38 2028<br />

F: +44 1248 38 3785<br />

E: international@bangor.ac.uk<br />

www.bangor.ac.uk/international<br />

Central Lancashire, University of<br />

<strong>International</strong> Office<br />

Room 33, Foster Building,<br />

Preston PR1 2HE United Kingdom<br />

T: +44 1772 89 5024<br />

E: international@uclan.ac.uk<br />

www.uclan.ac.uk/information/<br />

international/index.php<br />

University of Chichester<br />

<strong>International</strong> Admissions, Oaklands<br />

Park House, College Lane, Chichester,<br />

West Sussex, PO19 6PE, United<br />

Kingdom<br />

T: +44 1243 81 6002<br />

E: admissions@chi.ac.uk<br />

www.chi.ac.uk/international-students<br />

University of Glamorgan<br />

Enquiries and Admissions Unit<br />

University of Glamorgan<br />

Pontypridd, Wales, CF37 1DL UK<br />

United Kingdom<br />

T: +44 1443 65 4450<br />

F: +44 1443 65 4050<br />

E: international@glam.ac.uk<br />

http://international.glam.ac.uk/<br />

University of Glasgow<br />

<strong>International</strong> Office, Fraser Building<br />

Glasgow G12 8QQ Scotland<br />

T: + 44 (0)141 330 8153<br />

F: + 44 (0)141 330 4045<br />

E: ug-international@gla.ac.uk<br />

www.glasgow.ac.uk/international<br />

University of Greenwich<br />

<strong>International</strong> Office<br />

Maritime Greenwich Campus<br />

Old Naval College<br />

Park Row, London SE10 9LS England<br />

T: +44 208 331 8136<br />

F: +44 208 331 8625<br />

E: international@gre.ac.uk<br />

www.gre.ac.uk/international-students<br />

Kingston University<br />

River House, 53-57 High Street<br />

Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1LQ,<br />

United Kingdom<br />

T: +44 20 8417 3411<br />

F: +44 20 8417 3028<br />

E: international@kingston.ac.uk<br />

www.kingston.ac.uk/international<br />

University of Newcastle<br />

Student Services<br />

King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne<br />

NE1 7RU United Kingdom<br />

T: +44 191 208 3333<br />

Enquiries: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/<br />

enquiries/<br />

www.ncl.ac.uk/international/<br />

University of Portsmouth<br />

<strong>International</strong> Office<br />

First Floor, Nuffield Centre, St Michael’s<br />

Road,<br />

Portsmouth PO1 2ED, United Kingdom<br />

T: +44 23 9284 3488<br />

F: +44 23 9284 3538<br />

E: international.office@port.ac.uk<br />

www.port.ac.uk/departments/<br />

studentsupport/international/<br />

Swansea University<br />

<strong>International</strong> Development Office<br />

Marketing Department<br />

Singleton Park, Swansea<br />

Wales, SA2 8PP United Kingdom<br />

T: + 44 1792 60 2600<br />

F: + 44 1792 29 5839<br />

E: international@swansea.ac.uk<br />

www.swan.ac.uk/international/students/<br />

University of West London<br />

<strong>International</strong> Office<br />

St Mary’s Road London W5 5RF United<br />

Kingdom<br />

T: +44 208 231 2468<br />

E: learning.advice@uwl.ac.uk<br />

www.uwl.ac.uk<br />

Study in Singapore<br />

Curtin Singapore<br />

90 & 92 Jalan Rajah, Singapore, 329162<br />

T: +65 6593 8000<br />

F: +65 6593 8001<br />

E: info@curtin.edu.sg<br />

www.curtin.edu.sg<br />

ERC Institute, Singapore<br />

343, River Valley Road, #01-05<br />

ERCI Campus, Singapore 238382<br />

T: +65 6349 2727<br />

F: +65 6349 2726<br />

E: enquiry@erci.edu.sg<br />

www.erci.edu.sg<br />

Singapore Institute of Management<br />

Pte Ltd<br />

SIM Headquarters, 461 Clementi Rd,<br />

Singapore 599491<br />

T: +65 6248 9746<br />

F: +65 6462 9411<br />

E: study@sim.edu.sg<br />

www.simge.edu.sg<br />

SMF Institute of Higher<br />

Learning Pte Ltd<br />

410 North Bridge Road, Singapore<br />

188726<br />

T: +65 6622 6622<br />

E: enquiry@smf.edu.sg<br />

http://smp.edu.sg/

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