2021 - 2022

Miami University INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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GETTING HEREAirports closest to Oxford: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): 1 hour south Dayton International Airport (DAY): 1 hour northeast

WEATHERJune to August: Average of 24˚C December to February: Average of 1.1˚C

A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GROW AND THRIVE Miami University is a mid- sized, nationally recognized institution offering a world-class education. Our safe, residential campus is located in a beautiful university town. Here, you will choose your own path, gain practical research and internship experience, learn from renowned faculty mentors, and enjoy modern housing and dining.

MIAMI, FL

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LOS ANGELES

SAN FRANCISCOCINCINNATI

COLUMBUSDAYTON

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NASHVILLE

ST. LOUISKANSAS CITY

INDIANAPOLIS

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NEW YORK

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OXFORD

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1,800+INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE

AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FROM 66 COUNTRIES

ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED

16,500+UNDERGRADUATE AND

2,300+GRADUATE STUDENTS ATTEND

THE OXFORD CAMPUS

This is your home away from home

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Commitment to Undergraduate TeachingNATIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIESU.S. News & World Report, “Best Colleges 2021”

Top10

for 10+ years

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Your success is our focus OUR TOP PRIORITY IS UNDERGRADUATES like you. That means you will be mentored by expert faculty who love to teach. They will encourage you to get involved in campus life, help you find academic programs that fit your goals, and introduce you to internship and career connections. We provide the support system you need to prepare for a lifetime of success.

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Honors opportunities

All honors opportunities require a supplemental application. December 1 is the priority deadline for the Honors College and Prodesse Scholars and the firm deadline for Presidential Fellows.

HONORS COLLEGE PRODESSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM PRESIDENTIAL FELLOWS PROGRAMAccess rigorous courses and funding for research, independent projects, and study abroad while benefiting from personalized advising that supports your studies and career goals upon meeting minimum requirements.

Benefits• Guaranteed admission to select graduate

programs• Residential college with faculty in residence• Emphasis on research

Work closely with an outstanding faculty member and a team of scholars as you engage in an area of interdisciplinary interest.

Benefits• Annual scholarship• Faculty mentoring• Customized career counseling

Participate in exclusive programming and receive mentorship from top faculty who will help you compete for elite national and international fellowships.

Benefits• Miami’s premier scholarship covers tuition,

fees, housing, and meals for four years• $5,000 academic enrichment stipend• Exclusive programming for Presidential

Fellows

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Meet our graduates

Chi Le ’17Major | Marketing Home Country | Vietnam

Through Miami’s connections in the

business world, Chi had marketing and

analytics internships, from traditional

marketing departments and an advertising

agency to tech startups. Through a Miami-

based internship in San Francisco, she

made connections for a full-time job as an

ads operations analyst at Bamboo, where

she combines analytics and creativity.

Prasidh Arora ’19Major | Computer Engineering Home Country | India

Prasidh landed his dream job

with technology giant Microsoft

at its Redmond, Washington,

headquarters. While a student, he

gained valuable problem-solving

experience on Miami’s Engineers

Without Borders leadership team

for water system projects in Rwanda

and Uganda.

Lian Dongying ’19Major | Accountancy, Business Analytics Home Country | China

Miami gave Lian the opportunity to develop

leadership skills in student organizations and

class projects. She was a tax consultant intern

at the Deloitte Cincinnati office, learning time

management skills and how to communicate

with her team and leaders. She accepted a full-

time job there. Career Fair and other networking

events at Miami opened the door for her to meet

new people, alumni, and employers.

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UNIQUELY MIAMI UNIVERSITY,

Uniquely OxfordOxford, Ohio, features a low cost of living and a diverse mix of restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment venues that are popular with university students.

STUDENT GROUPS ARE A BIG PART OF LIFE at American universities. Miami University has more than 600 to choose from, including professional, social, cultural, community service, athletic, and spiritual.

Is there such a thing as too many choices?

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We provide a career advantage for every student LIKE YOU, OUR STUDENTS ARE GOAL-ORIENTED and focused. Our strong network of professors and loyal alumni will connect you to career opportunities. The Center for Career Exploration and Success helps you locate internships, practice interviewing, network with employers at career fairs, and more.

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97%OF 2019-2020 GRADUATES

EMPLOYED OR FURTHERING EDUCATION BY FALL 2020

A selection of graduate schools attended by Miami Alumni

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY DUKE UNIVERSITY

HARVARD UNIVERSITY JUILLIARD • MIT

STANFORD UNIVERSITY THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE UC BERKELEY

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

YALE UNIVERSITY

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*For Spring 2022, December 1 is the deadline to apply and January 10 is the deadline to confirm.** The transfer student application deadline will be extended if space remains available.

Important dates for international applicants

APPLICATION TYPES• International: Non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents• First-year: Students in their final year of secondary/high school • Transfer: Students previously or currently enrolled at a university

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS• Complete academic records• Common Application or Miami Application; $70 application fee• Proof of English language proficiency• Recommendation letter (optional)

I-20 REQUIREMENTS• Copy of passport or national identification card• International Student Financial Support Form• Financial verification

SAT OR ACT REQUIREMENTSInternational students are not required to provide an ACT or SAT score, but they may use the ACT or SAT to satisfy English language proficiency requirements.

Miami’s testing policy for Canadian and international students who have attended a U.S. high school for three or more years is the same as it is for U.S. students — an ACT or SAT test score is not required for students applying for Fall 2022.

How to apply

FALL (AUGUST) 2022* ADMISSION

First-year Students Transfer Students

PRIORITY I APPLICATION DEADLINE Dec. 1 June 1

PRIORITY II APPLICATION DEADLINE Feb. 1 See Footnote**

DECISION AND I-20 Dec. - Apr. May - June

CONFIRMATION DEADLINE May 1 July 10Learn about test requirementsMiamiOH.edu/test-optional-FAQs

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A great education made affordable

WEIGHTED GPA*

NON-OHIO RESIDENT (ANNUAL VALUE)**

4.30+ $15,000 to $34,000

3.95-4.29 $10,000 to $23,000

3.75-3.94 $6,000 to $18,000

3.50-3.74 Up to $12,000

*Miami calculates an equivalent U.S. GPA on a 4.0 scale for all international applicants educated outside the U.S. educational system. For international students at U.S. high schools (or those that follow a U.S. high school curriculum and grading system), Miami will recalculate your GPA to provide a weighted GPA if your school does not already add weight.**Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided students meet renewability requirements.

FALL 2022 MERIT SCHOLARSHIPSMiami offers merit scholarships to qualified first-year students who enroll full time on our Oxford campus beginning the fall semester. Students who complete their admission application by the December 1 priority deadline and meet the minimum academic criteria below will be considered. Students who apply later will be considered based on availability. No separate scholarship application is necessary. Scholarships are not guaranteed.

Estimated cost of attendance 2021-2022*

TWO SEMESTERS, OXFORD CAMPUS

NON-OHIO RESIDENT TUITION AND FEES $37,380

HOUSING AND MEALS $15,080

HEALTH INSURANCE AND OTHER EXPENSES $6,204

TOTAL $58,664

*For the 2021-2022 academic year (two semesters, Oxford campus). All fees are subject to change.

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.

YOU WILL HAVE STABLE COSTS FOR FOUR YEARS For all first-time Oxford undergraduate students, Miami University’s Tuition Promise guarantees that tuition, housing, meals, special purpose fees, and course fees will remain constant for four years. To learn more visit MiamiOH.edu/Onestop.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPScholarships range from $1,500 to $12,000 per year, renewable for up to four years. Awards are based on academic records and other information provided at the time of application. Apply for admission by December 1 for priority consideration.

#YOUAREWELCOMEHERE SCHOLARSHIPUp to two scholarships are awarded to international students with a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding. Awards cover a minimum of 50 percent of tuition, renewable for up to four years. Complete a separate scholarship application by December 1.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPSQualified international transfer applicants will be considered for scholarships based on academic and other information provided at the time of application.

Earn scholarshipsMiamiOH.edu/international-scholarships

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

AccountancyAmerican StudiesAnalytics*AnthropologyArchitectureArtArt and Architecture HistoryArt Therapy*Arts Management*Arts Management and Arts

Entrepreneurship*BiochemistryBiologyBotanyBusiness AnalyticsChemistryClassical StudiesCommunication DesignComputer ScienceCritical Race and Ethnic StudiesData AnalyticsData Science and StatisticsDiplomacy and Global PoliticsEast Asian Languages and CulturesEconomics (College of Arts and

Science)Economics, Business (Farmer

School of Business)Economics, Quantitative (College of

Arts and Science)Education, Health, and Society

Undeclared Education Licensure Programs: Art (Pre K-12) Chinese (K-12) English Language Arts (7-12) French (K-12) German (K-12)

Education Licensure Programs (cont’d):

Inclusive Special Education (K-12)

Language Arts and Math Middle Childhood (4-9)

Language Arts and Science Middle Childhood (4-9)

Language Arts and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9)

Latin (K-12) Math and Science

Middle Childhood (4-9) Math and Social Studies

Middle Childhood (4-9) Mathematics (7-12) Music Choral/General (Pre K-12) Music Instrumental (Pre K-12) Primary (Pre K-5) Science (7-12) Science and Social Studies Middle

Childhood (4-9) Social Studies (7-12) Spanish (K-12)Education StudiesEmerging Technology in

Business + DesignEnergy*Engineering: Biomedical Chemical Computer Electrical Manufacturing Mechanical Robotics Software

Engineering Management: Electronics and Computing Environmental Manufacturing Paper ScienceEnglish: Creative Writing Literature Professional WritingEntrepreneurship*Environmental Earth ScienceEnvironmental Science*Fashion*Film Studies*FinanceFood Systems and Food Studies*FrenchGames + SimulationGeography and Sustainable

DevelopmentGeologyGermanGerontologyGlobal and Intercultural Studies*HistoryIndividualized StudiesInformation and Cybersecurity

ManagementInterior DesignInternational StudiesItalian StudiesJournalismKinesiologyLatin American, Latino/a, and

Caribbean StudiesLinguisticsManagement and Leadership,

Human Capital

MarketingMathematicsMathematics and StatisticsMedia and CommunicationMedical Laboratory ScienceMicrobiologyMusic: Applied Music Composition Music in Culture Music TechnologyMusic Performance: Instrumental VoiceNeuroscience*Nutrition: Community Nutrition DieteticsOrganizational LeadershipPhilosophyPhysicsPhysics, BiologicalPhysics, EngineeringPolitical SciencePremedical Studies*PsychologyPublic AdministrationPublic Health (College of

Arts and Science): Health Policy and Administration Human Disease and EpidemiologyPublic Health (College of

Education, Health, and Society): Behavioral/Promotion

Real EstateReligion (Comparative)Russian, East European, and

Eurasian Studies

Social JusticeSocial WorkSociologySpanishSpeech Pathology and AudiologySport Leadership and ManagementStrategic CommunicationSupply Chain and Operations

ManagementSustainability*TheatreUndeclared (Undecided)Urban and Regional PlanningWomen’s, Gender, and Sexuality

StudiesZoology

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

*Co-MajorsEnrolled students may select a co-major to complement their primary major.

Pre-Professional PreparationChoose from the majors listed, then work with a faculty advisor to design your course of study.Miami offers pre-professional preparation in: Dentistry Law Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Science

Our areas of study continue to evolve and some majors have been condensed for print purposes. Visit MiamiOH.edu/majors for a complete list of current majors and minors.Visit MiamiOH.edu/admission/international or email Miami University at GoGlobal@MiamiOH.edu for more information.

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