OXFORD, OHIO, U.S.A.

INTERNATIONAL: FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER

ORIGINAL

PUBLIC

IVY

2018-2019

Miami University

A great placeTO CALL HOME

2,777 international graduate and

undergraduate students from

85 countries are

currently enrolled at Miami

University.

17,147 undergraduates

and

2,305 graduate students

attend Miami University’s

Oxford campus.

Getting here Airports closest to Oxford: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): 1 hour south Dayton International Airport (DAY): 1 hour northeast

Weather June to August: Average of 24˚C December to February: Average of 1.1˚C

Miami University is a mid-sized, nationally accredited institution offering a world-class education in a classic U.S. collegiate setting. Our safe, residential campus is located in a beautiful college town. At Miami University, students can choose their own path, gain first-hand experience with modern research equipment, learn from national experts and mentors, and enjoy first-class housing and dining.

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IN THE NATION

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Although Miami University is a medium-size school, we have a big reputation for giving our students the kind of personal attention and career preparation that is hard to find at a large university. Our top priority is teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.

We attract nationally recognized faculty who love to teach. Our faculty will encourage you to get involved — and find out if a major is right for you — by guiding you in creative pursuits, recruiting real-world clients for class projects, and introducing you to internship and career connections. Miami University creates an engaged learning environment that helps students reach their goals and prepare for a lifetime of success.

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TEACHING NATIONWIDE

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We take your success

PERSONALLY.

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IS THERE SUCH A THING AStoo

many choices?Student organizations are an important part of university life in the United States. Miami University has more than 600 to choose from, including professional, social, Greek, cultural, community service, and spiritual. See a complete list MiamiOH.edu/hub.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) ensures international students experience a successful

transition to Miami University.

Office of Parent and Family Programs supports the vital role that families play in the university experience.

Howe Writing Center prepares students to excel in the writing they will do at

Miami University and after graduation.

International Student Resources

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Ensuring Good LuckJust behind Warfield and Mac-Millan Halls resides the Tri Delt Sundial, a gift to the university from Delta Delta Delta sorority. It’s said that rubbing the heads of the turtles on the sundial brings good luck.

Uptown (never “downtown”) on High Street is where students find a unique menu of restaurants, coffee houses, shops, and clubs.

Armstrong Student CenterThe Armstrong Student Center serves as the heart of the Miami University student experience. It offers nine exciting dining concepts, a 500-seat theater for performances, and plentiful office space for student organizations.

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UNIQUELY MIAMI UNIVERSITY, UNIQUELY OXFORD.

UNIQUELY MIAMI UNIVERSITY, UNIQUELY OXFORD.Oxford, Ohio, features a low cost of living and a stimulating mix of restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment venues popular with university students.

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Avoiding the SealThe University Seal is embedded into the sidewalk in the center of campus (also called the Hub). Miami University tradition is to avoid stepping on the seal out of respect for Miami University history and values. Tradition says that those who step on the seal will be punished by failing their next exam.

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Columbia UniversityDuke University

Georgetown UniversityHarvard University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Ohio State Medical SchoolStanford UniversityThe Juilliard School

University of California-Berkeley

University of California-Los Angeles

University of ChicagoUniversity of Oxford

University of PennsylvaniaVanderbilt University

Yale University

A SAMPLING OF

GRADUATE SCHOOLS RECENTLY ATTENDED BY

MIAMI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI:

Miami University prepares you for more.

97.3%of 2016-2017 graduates were employed or furthering their

education by Fall 2017.Based on research, surveys, and national

data of 81.2% of 2016-2017 graduates.

ORGANIZATIONS THAT CONSISTENTLY RECRUIT MIAMI UNIVERSITY GRADUATES INCLUDE:

AmazonAmerican Red CrossAppleCardinal HealthDeloitte

Eli Lilly and CompanyErnst & YoungHabitat for HumanityHondaJohnson & Johnson

KPMGLockheed MartinNestléPeace CorpsPricewaterhouseCoopers

Procter & GambleTargetTeach for AmericaTextron

Miami University is a top 10 university for producing

Fortune 500 CEOs.— Money Magazine.

as many on-campus interviews at Miami University

Employers conduct

(when compared to peer institutions).

4x

Applicant types• International applicants: Non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents

• First-year applicants: Students in their final year of secondary/ high school

• Transfer applicants: Students previously or currently enrolled at a university

Application requirements• Application: MiamiOH.edu/apply

• $70 application fee

• Official academic records

• Proof of English language proficiency

• Recommendation letter

I-20 requirements• Copy of passport or national identification card

• International Student Financial Support Form

• Financial verification

Test requirementsStandardized tests are required for students whose first language is not English. Please provide one of the following:

• TOEFL iBT: 80 or above* (Institutional code is 1463)

• IELTS: 6.5 or above*

• ACT: English 21 or above** (Institutional code is 3294)

• SAT: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 550 or above**

*Students with lower English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBT 65-79, IELTS 5.5-6.0, ACT English 18-20, or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 500-540) may be considered for conditional admission through the American Culture and English (ACE) Program. Go to MiamiOH.edu/ACE to learn more. No separate application is required.

**ACT/SAT scores are encouraged but not required. Students who submit ACT/SAT scores may be considered for additional scholarship awards and may also be exempt from submitting TOEFL/IELTS scores. Test requirements for previous SAT: Critical Reading is 500 or above. Consideration for conditional admission through the ACE Program for previous SAT: Critical Reading is 450-490.

Test scores No preference is given for ACT or SAT; Miami superscores, using the highest test scores submitted for admission and scholarship consideration. For ACT, the highest scores for each subtest from different exams will determine a combined highest composite score. For SAT, the best Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Math (M) subscores will be used to calculate a maximum single score.

Important dates for international applicantsFor Fall (August) 2019 admission

Note: The application deadline for the spring semester (January) is December 1.

First-year students Transfer students

Application deadline February 1 June 1

Decision and I-20 March — April May — June

Confirmation deadline May 1 June 15

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All new first-year undergraduate international students who submit completed applications and meet the requirements for full admission for Fall 2019 are automatically considered for the International Education Scholarship and University Merit Scholarship. Miami University scholarships are highly competitive and, thus, not guaranteed. The academic qualifications determining scholarship awards are dependent on the strength of the applicant pool. No separate application is required.

• Priority consideration will be given to first-year students completing all admission requirements by December 1, 2018.

• International transfer students will also be considered for transfer scholarship opportunities at the time of admission.

International Education Scholarship University Merit Scholarship

Annual Award Amount

$2,000 - $16,000; renewable up to four years $1,000 to full tuition; renewable up to four years

Award Determination

Amount determined by academic records, test scores, and other factors received by Miami University at the time of application

Amount determined by academic records, test scores, and other factors received by Miami University at the time of application

GPA No minimum; GPA will determine award amount 3.50/4.00 U.S. GPA or equivalent (minimum)

Test Score Requirement

No minimum; test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, ACT, or SAT) will determine award amount

ACT of 27 or higher OR SAT (ERW+M) of 1260 or higher

Estimated cost of attendanceFor the 2018-2019 academic year (two semesters, Oxford campus). All fees are subject to change.

International student scholarshipsMiami University offers two merit-based scholarships for new first-year international students:

Miami University’s Tuition PromiseFor all first-time Oxford undergraduate students, Miami University’s Tuition Promise guarantees that tuition, room and board, special purpose fees, and course fees will remain constant for four years.

These figures are for degree-seeking students and do not include international airfare, travel expenses within the U.S., course fees, or the cost of Winter Term or Summer Term tuition and/or living expenses. Visit MiamiOH.edu/OneStop for up-to-date information on tuition, fees, and scholarships.

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TUITION

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MIAMIUNIVERSITY’S

A great education made affordable

Non-Ohio Resident Tuition and Fees $34,895

Housing and Meals (Room & Board) $13,860

Health insurance and other expenses $6,161

Total $54,916

Media and CultureMedical Laboratory Science Microbiology Music Music Performance:

Composition Instrumental Voice

Neuroscience*Nutrition Philosophy Physics Political SciencePre-Medical Studies* Psychology Public AdministrationPublic Health Religion, Comparative Russian, Eastern European,

and Eurasian Studies Social Justice Studies Social Work Sociology Spanish Speech Pathology and Audiology Sport Leadership and ManagementStatistics Strategic Communication Supply Chain and Operations

Management Sustainability*Theatre University Studies (Undeclared)

Accountancy American StudiesAnalytics*Anthropology Architecture Art Art and Architecture HistoryArts Management*Athletic Training Biochemistry Biological Physics BiologyBlack World Studies Botany Business EconomicsChemistry Classical Humanities Classical Languages

(Greek and Latin)Communication Design Comparative Media Studies*Computer ScienceCritical and Classical Languages

and Cultures* Diplomacy and Global Politics Earth Science East Asian Languages and

Cultures Economics Economics, QuantitativeEducation Licensure Programs:

Art (Pre K–12) Chinese (Pre K–12)

Education Licensure Programs (cont’d): Early Childhood (Pre K–3) English Language Arts (7–12) French (Pre K–12) German (Pre K–12) Inclusive Special Education (K–12) Latin (Pre K–12) Mathematics (7–12) Middle Childhood (4–9) Music (Pre K–12) Science (7–12) Social Studies (7–12) Spanish (Pre K–12)

Energy*Engineering:

Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering General Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering

Engineering Management: Electronics and Computing Environmental Science Manufacturing Engineering Paper Science

Engineering Physics English:

Creative Writing Literature

Professional Writing Entrepreneurship*Environmental Earth ScienceEnvironmental Science*Family Science Fashion*Film Studies*Finance French Geography Geology German Gerontology Global and Intercultural Studies*History Human Capital Management

and LeadershipIndividualized Studies Information Systems and AnalyticsInteractive Media StudiesInterdisciplinary Business

Management Interior Design International Studies Italian Studies Journalism Kinesiology Latin American, Latino/a, and

Caribbean Studies Linguistics Marketing Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics

Urban and Regional Planning Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality

Studies Zoology

“University Studies” is a popular option, allowing you to explore your interests before declaring a major.

*Co-MajorsThese majors are a special category called “co-majors.” First, you must enroll in a primary major, then you can select a co-major as a complement to your major.

Pre-Professional PreparationChoose from the majors listed then work with a faculty advisor to design your course of study.

Miami offers preparation in:

Dentistry Law Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Science

Major areas of study FOR BACHELOR'S (UNDERGRADUATE) DEGREES

For more information, go to MiamiOH.edu/admission/international or contact Miami University at GoGlobal@MiamiOH.edu.

Our list of majors and minors continues to evolve, so please visit MiamiOH.edu/majors for details and descriptions.

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