Your education should be a journey of discovery and exploration. The destination: a lifetime of career success. At EMU, we know exactly how to get you there. Our professors will inspire and teach you the skills you ll need to jump-start your career. Our community is filled with supportive peers who are ready to share the journey with you. Our dynamic campus has great-big offerings with a small-world feel. Our real-time learning, inside and outside the classroom, gives you access to unlimited career pathways. Our vibrant culture lets you immerse yourself in the college experience. EMU is your personal pathway to success, and it begins right here. DISCOVER E X P L O R E
COOL CAMPUS. With 800 acres of main campus space, a great mix of both brand new and historical buildings, and a feel that s big and small, EMU is one cool campus. Close to many things, but far from the ordinary. Eastern Michigan University gives students a small-town feel with access to big-city events, connections, and more. Located in the historical city of Ypsilanti, EMU is perfectly positioned in the eclectically mixed southeastern Michigan area with a bustling business community, professional sports, the DIA, and an international airport within 32 kilometers of campus. The Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area is home to four different universities and a community college, which makes it feel like the largest college community in Michigan. With such a diverse student population, the area is filled with several co-op and internship opportunities, cultural events, neighborhood shopping, museums, and unique annual events. Here, you ll find a neighborhood that will take you in, but offerings beyond that will keep you away from the ordinary.
MAJOR UPSIDE. TOP TEN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MAJORS With over 300 programs, EMU offers endless career path opportunities. Our programs are housed within individual colleges, allowing you to find your specialty niche even on our large campus. College of Arts & Sciences College of Business College of Education College of Health & Human Services College of Technology Pre-Professional Programs Graduate School For more information about and a complete listing of all majors and minors, please visit EMU s Catalog at catalog.emich.edu. Computer Science Accounting/Finance Computer Information Systems Engineering Tech Clinical Research Administration Business & Management Economics Engineering Management Chemistry Geographic Info Systems 91 Students 90 90 40 37 35 34 29 16 14 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DEGREE LEVELS 4.5% Intensive English 51% Graduate 44.5% Undergraduate *All statistics presented here are from the Fall 2015 semester.
TIGHT BONDS. We re darn proud of the fact that our student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1. The result: personalized teaching, better learning, and tighter bonds. They re not just professors, they re mentors too. Here, personalized instruction is commonplace. It s something that truly makes EMU different, and our teachers take personal attention seriously. Most classes are limited to 30 students, so you ll get lots of oneon-one attention from faculty and staff. This approach gives you the opportunity to build relationships with people who will provide references for jobs or recommendations for graduate school. Your personal, hands-on experience at EMU will put you ahead of your peers. But with personal comes affordable too... with one of the most competitive costs of attendance in the United States a high percentage of international students receive our National Scholars Program scholarship each year, covering the difference between resident and non-resident tuition and more than 200 nationally recognized programs.
LOWER COSTS. TOP SCHOLARSHIPS. WELCOME TO AFFORDABLE EDUCATION. AVERAGE COST OF ATTENDANCE: BE AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED JUST FOR APPLYING! NATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM* $ 21,000/year FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EARNING OUR NATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP* Cost of attendance is based on the average cost of an undergraduate student at Eastern Michigan University taking 26 credit hours and a graduate student taking 12 credit hours. Cost of Attendance includes tuition, room and board, books, registration and loan fees. Students may have additional fees based on program of study. Freshmen students with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale receive a renewable award of $16,500 for up to 4 years. Transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (tabulated from all post-secondary institutions attended) on a 4.0 scale with at least 30 college credits receive a renewable award of $16,500 per year. Graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher on their U.S. equivalent Bachelor s degree coursework receive a renewable award of $8,000 per year. STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM* Graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.2-3.59 for their U.S. equivalent Bachelor s degree receive a renewable award of $3,100 per year. *students must be admitted as a non-resident for tuition purposes working toward their first Bachelor s or Master s degree; students receiving a government/agency scholarship are not eligible. *students must be admitted as a non-resident for tuition purposes working toward their first Bachelor s or Master s degree; students receiving a government/agency scholarship are not eligible.
CREATIVE INPUT. With multiple venues and galleries, the scenery here is always moving. From visiting artists to big events, there s always something to stir your imagination. Live on campus, and live the life you want to. Whether you re looking for suite-style dorms, budget-conscious halls, Honors College living, or apartment accommodations, we have an environment that s right for you. Our residence halls are just steps away from classroom buildings, which means you won t be late for class. Staying on campus means staying in the loop... from activities to free athletic events to theatre plays to who-knows-what at the Student Center. Most of all, you ll learn to thrive in a social environment that s supportive and friendly. You ll make new friends and gain responsibility and independence at the same time. And the dining here is second to none. With our dining hall that features all-you-careto-eat buffets, to eateries and food courts in key areas on campus, to convenience first cafés and markets, there s sustenance around every corner. Come live the college experience.
THE YEAR THAT EMU WAS FOUNDED STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS GROUP DYNAMIC. From club sport teams to academic honor societies to community service and more, extend your college experience beyond the classroom.
GREAT PEEPS. Our student population of 23,430 diverse, friendly, down-to-earth peeps means you have lots of friends waiting to meet you. You ll find your crowd and create your calling right here. The college experience is way more than just going to class. It s about building relationships inside and outside the classroom, it s about developing a personal network of friends and peers, and it s about discovering and refining the skills you need to build a life. With more than 340 academic and social organizations, an extensive intramural sports program, and myriad cultural groups, EMU offers an array of exploration. From professional clubs to Greek life, to organizations dedicated to community service, you ll find a diverse group of support and inspiration that will complement any curriculum choices you make. You ll be able to explore what interests you, what inspires you, and what fits you. From fine arts to finance, your calling awaits.
COME VISIT US. Live far from campus? No problem! RECOGNIZED FOR EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND CLASSIFIED AS A DOCTORAL UNIVERSITY IN THE 2015 RANKINGS VIRTUAL TOUR AT EMICH.EDU/VISIT Our most popular campus tour option for international students takes place entirely online. Let one of our students guide you through our campus at the click of a button. Check out where you ll be studying, dining, living and making new friends! English isn t your first language? Not to worry! We offer our virtual tour in English, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese. VISITING MICHIGAN? CAMPUS VISITS VOTED ONE OF BEST MIDWEST COLLEGES 13 YEARS IN A ROW Our standard visit option includes a one-on-one meeting with an international admissions adviser and a 90-minute walking tour of campus. Every weekday AM visit will conclude with an optional lunch on us! To see the schedule and to make a reservation to visit campus, call 734.487.6453 or go to emich.edu/visit. RANKED AS THE 85TH BEST REGIONAL UNIVERSITY IN THE MIDWEST
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