University of Vermont

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1 Top 100 University in the USA U.S.News & World Report University of Vermont SINCE 1791 INTERNATIONAL BROCHURE 2017/2018

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

3 WORLD CLASS EDUCATION Outstanding programs in engineering, business, health sciences and the environment are just the beginning. WELCOMING COMMUNITY Students from everywhere say UVM feels like a home. A BEAUTIFUL, SAFE CITY Our historic campus is in the charming city of Burlington, Vermont one of the safest, healthiest cities in the U.S. ACADEMICS Undergraduate programs Master s programs Doctoral degree programs M.D. program STUDENT ENROLLMENT 10,267 UNDERGRADUATES 1,485 GRADUATE STUDENTS 461 MEDICAL STUDENTS AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 30 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO: 16:1 #37 Among 173 public universities* #89 Among national universities* *U.S. News & World Report UNITED STATES MONTREAL BURLINGTON HOW TO GET HERE: Burlington is easily reached by car, bus, plane or train. Burlington International Airport, located 5 KM from campus, connects with major U.S. and Canadian cities. NEW YORK BOSTON DRIVING TIMES: Montreal 2 hours Boston 3.5 hours New York 5.5 hours PHILADELPHIA

4 Meet recent graduates MOHAMED METWALLY Area of Study: Electrical Engineering Country: Egypt Current position: Fast Enterprises, LLC, Consultant One of my best classes was a Circuit Design course. The professor was an IBM engineer with decades of experience. He made me excited me about the learning experience. AKANE YAMAMOTO Area of Study: Education Country: Japan Current position: Teach for Japan, Teacher 93% of graduates are employed or continuing their education within six months of graduating. 1,000+ internships listed by the UVM Career Center. UVM professors provide many opportunities to learn by doing. My environmental education professor connected me with a local school during my thesis research. That helped me realize the importance of education in making a better society, leading me to choose a career in teaching. XIECHENG YUAN Area of Study: Finance and Accounting Country: China Current position: GE Capital in China, Financial Analyst I interned at a company that immediately hired me when I graduated from UVM. I got to apply what I learned in my classes in the real world one of the most rewarding experiences of my college career. POPULAR MAJORS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Biological Science Business Administration Computer Science Economics Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nutrition and Food Sciences Psychological Sciences Public Communication GRADUATE SCHOOLS RECENTLY ATTENDED BY UVM GRADUATES Brown University University of California, Berkeley Columbia University University of Pennsylvania Cornell University Yale University Dartmouth College Georgetown University Harvard University Johns Hopkins University Massachusetts Institute of Technology New York University Oxford University Princeton University UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 528 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED 48 UVM Australia Azerbaijan Bahrain Belarus Belgium Brazil Camaroon Canada China Colombia El Salvador Finland France Georgia Germany Ghana Hong Kong Iceland India Indonesia Israel Japan Kazakhstan Kenya Korea Libya Malaysia Mexico Myanmar Nepal Netherlands Nigeria Norway Peru Philippines Russia Singapore Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Syria Taiwan Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom Viet Nam Zambia

5 Learning happens everywhere. Aboard the Melosira, our research vessel, students study water quality and aquatic species. Alongside top scientists, UVM students are engaged in research to help end global health threats like Dengue Fever. At international companies like Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. our students are developing products for new markets. UVM student are part of the team. You ll feel welcome. You ll make friends in classes, your residence hall, playing intramural sports, or in a band. UVM students are famously open and welcoming. 38% of students work with UVM scientists and scholars on research projects helping humankind. All students live on campus the first two years in one of 37 residence halls. Study areas, kitchens, and lounges are located in or near every hall. There are 18 campus dining facilities offering many delicious food options. Burlington has a low crime rate, excellent public transportation and free buses for students. UVM has a major hospital and student health center on campus. 80% of students get involved in 200+ clubs and organizations.

6 Application Information Apply at commonapp.org or mycoalition.org and submit: $55 USD application fee. Official copies of secondary school and any university level transcripts. If these transcripts are not in English, we require both the original and a certified translation into English. One letter of recommendation. If this letter is not in English, please include a translation. SAT or ACT: Official scores sent by the testing agency. Transfer students do not need to submit SAT or ACT results. TOEFL or IELTS: Official scores submitted directly by the testing agency (for students whose first language is not English). APPLICATION DEADLINES: November 1 Early Action & Spring Transfer January 15 First-year for Fall April 15 Transfer for Fall Students with TOEFL ibt scores of 90 or IELTS of 6.5 can apply directly for undergraduate admission to the University of Vermont. For students who need English language support, our UVM Global Gateway Program provides English training and coursework leading to either the second semester or second year of a bachelor s degree program. For more information visit globalgateway.uvm.edu. MINIMUM ENGLISH LEVEL TOEFL ibt 90 or IELTS 6.5 TOEFL ibt 80 or IELTS 6.5 TOEFL ibt 65 or IELTS 6.0 TOEFL ibt 55 or IELTS 5.5 UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT ENTRY OPTIONS Direct entry to undergraduate degree One-term Global Gateway Program Two-term Global Gateway Program Three-term Global Gateway Program MEDIAN SCORES FOR ADMITTED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (fall 2017) SAT EBRW SAT MATH ACT Composite Scholarships UVM automatically considers international students for merit scholarships that range from $8,000 to $18,000 USD. Awards are made based largely upon academic achievement. $41,386 $12,022 $ 6,230 est. Tuition and Fees Avg. Housing & Meal Plan Costs Books, Health Insurance, Fees

7 Majors COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES Animal Science Biochemistry Biological Science Community Entrepreneurship Community and International Development Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Sciences Ecological Agriculture Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies Food Systems Microbiology Molecular Genetics Nutrition and Food Sciences Public Communication Plant Biology Sustainable Landscape Horticulture COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Anthropology Art History Art Studio Asian Studies Biochemistry Biology Biological Science Chemistry Chinese Classical Civilization Computer Science Economics English Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies European Studies Film and Television Studies French Gender, Sexuality and Women s Studies Geography Geology German Global Studies Greek History Italian Studies Japanese Latin Latin American and Caribbean Studies Linguistics Music Neuroscience Plant Biology Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychological Science Religion Russian Russian/East European Studies Sociology Spanish Theatre Zoology GROSSMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Business Administration Students select one of three interdisciplinary themes: Global Business, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship. Students also select one of four concentrations: Accounting; Finance; Marketing; Business Analytics. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Art Education, Pre K-12 Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 3 Early Childhood Special Education, Birth-Age 5 Elementary Education, General-K-6 Human Development & Family Studies Middle Level Education, 5-9 Music Education, Pre K-12 Physical Education, Pre K-12 Secondary Education 7-12, undeclared English Language Science Social Science Social Work COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Computer Science and Information Systems Data Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Engineering Management Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Statistics THE RUBENSTEIN SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies Forestry Natural Resources Parks, Recreation and Tourism Wildlife and Fisheries Biology COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES Communication Sciences and Disorders Exercise and Movement Science Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Science Medical Radiation Sciences Nursing PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Contact Us: uvm.edu/admissions UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS admissions@uvm.edu