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FOR MORE THAN 200 YEARS,

HAS BEEN KNOWN AS ONE OF THE PREMIER PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S.

The Miami University ExperienceFocus on undergraduates. Miami University’s undergraduate teaching has received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, The New York Times, and Businessweek. And more than 2,000 undergraduate students work with professors on funded research each year.

Strong outcomes. Our students graduate on time and are well-prepared for the job market or for graduate school. Nearly 100 percent of Miami University students are involved in internships, fieldwork, or co-ops. Employers conduct significantly more on-campus interviews at Miami University than at other universities our size.

Active student life. Nearly all first- and second-year students live on Miami University’s 2,000-acre campus, and many are actively involved in a variety of recreational, social, spiritual, and cultural organizations. Off campus, the town of Oxford offers plenty for students to do, see, and enjoy.

Miami University

ESTABLISHED IN

1809Miami University’s name reflects

the history of the Native American tribe that once lived in the

Miami Valley region of Ohio.

MIAMI UNIVERSITY IS RANKED AMONG THE

TOP PUBLICUNIVERSITIES

IN THE NATIONFOR BEST SALARY POTENTIAL

AFTER GRADUATION.

PAYSCALE.COM

THE PRINCETON REVIEW

Recognized Miami University in its 2017 book, Colleges That

Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for

Your Tuition Buck.

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Beginning in their first year, Miami University students have opportunities

to obtain career-related experiences through internships and class

projects with real-world clients. Miami University’s reputation for offering

outstanding academic and professional opportunities helps our students

succeed in the job market and in top graduate programs.

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

Asian American Association

Association of Latin and American Students

Black Beyond Borders

China America Business Organization

Chinese American Cultural Association

Chinese Information Association

Chinese Students and Scholars Association

Comparative Religion Student Association

Diversity Affairs Council

Engineers Without Borders

Global Buddies Leadership Council

Global Business Brigades

Global Medical Brigades

Guate Bonita

Indian Student Association

International Student Advisory Council

International Student Organization

International Students Organization of Education

Japanese Culture and Language Club

The Justification of Youth

KidsUganda

Korean American Student Association

Lithuanian Club

Miami Ambassadors Creating Change

Miami Students for Israel

Miami University African Student Union

Miami University Chinese Kungfu Organization

Miami University Model United Nations

Miami University Spanish Club

Muslim Students’ Association

Nourish International

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Portuguese Culture and Language Club

Russian and Eastern European Club

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity

SIGNAL

Taiwanese Student Association

UNICEF at Miami

Unified for Uganda

Vietnamese Student Association

Women in Social Entrepreneurship

A SAMPLING OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS RECENTLY ATTENDED BY MIAMI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI

Columbia University

Duke University

Georgetown University

Harvard University

MIT

Ohio State Medical School

Stanford University

The Juilliard School

UC-Berkeley

UCLA

University of Chicago

University of Oxford

University of Pennsylvania

Vanderbilt University

Yale University

International Student Resources

STUDENT ORGA NIZ ATIONS

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.

I-Hawks Program provides students with the opportunity to

arrive on campus early and prepare for a successful academic career in the U.S.

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

at Miami University and after graduation.

KIPLINGER’S PERSONALFINANCE

MAGAZINELISTED MIAMI

UNIVERSITY AS ONE OF THE

“100 BESTVALUES IN

PUBLIC COLLEGES”

FOR 2017.

AS MANY ON-CAMPUS

(WHEN COMPARED TOPEER INSTITUTIONS).

EMPLOYERS CONDUCT

INTERVIEWSAT MIAMI UNIVERSITY

MIAMI UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONOF A INTE

RNATIONALLY FOCUSED

You will have powerful career connections.

You’ll have help in your career preparation and job search from

our Center for Career Exploration & Success, our professors and

their workplace connections, and from our enthusiastic alumni.

Our employment and internship databases and on-campus

internship and job fairs give you connections to international

companies who regularly recruit at Miami University.

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NATIONWIDE

A TOP 10 COLLEGEFOR PRODUCING

Money magazine 2016

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

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

Miami University is a mid-sized, nationally accredited institution that offers an extraordinary educational experience in a classic U.S. university setting. Miami University students enjoy outstanding libraries, modern research equipment, first-class housing and dining, a beautiful campus, and the opportunity to get involved in more than 600 student organizations.

Miami University is a safe, residential campus located in a college town. Oxford, Ohio, features a low cost of living and a stimulating mix of restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment venues popular with university students.

OXFORD, OHIOBEST COLLEGE TOWN

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Admission, fees, and scholarship opportunities for international undergraduates

Please note: The SAT score listed above is referencing the current SAT (administered March 2016 and after). For students with previous SAT scores on file (administered through January 2016), the equivalent score is SAT (Critical Reading + Math) of 1210 or higher.

All new first-year undergraduate international students who submit completed applications and meet the requirements for full admission for Fall 2018 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, 2017.

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

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

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

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 University 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. For students with scores from the previous SAT (administered through January 2016), the best Critical Reading (CR) and Math (M) subscores will be used to calculate a maximum single score. Miami University does not superscore across the previous SAT and current SAT exams.

Estimated cost of attendanceFor the 2017-2018 academic year (two semesters, Oxford campus). All fees are subject to change.

Non-Ohio Resident Tuition and Fees .............. $34,198Housing and Meals (Room & Board) ................ $13,202Health insurance and other expenses ................$5,651Total ........................................................................... $53,051

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.

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

International Education Scholarship University Merit Scholarship

Annual Award Amount $2,000 - $16,000; renewable up to four years $500 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 1280 or higher

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

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2,521 international graduate and

undergraduate students from

85 countries are

currently enrolled at Miami

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16,900 undergraduates

and

2,386 graduate students

attend Miami University’s

Oxford campus.

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Contact Miami UniversityWebsite: MiamiOH.edu Email: GoGlobal@MiamiOH.edu Phone: + 1-513-529-2531Fax: + 1-513-529-0682Mailing address:

Miami UniversityOffice of Admission301 South Campus AvenueOxford, OH 45056 USA

Accreditation: Miami University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahigherlearningcommission.org), 312-263-0456.

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) Chemistry (7–12) Chinese (Pre K–12) Early Childhood (Pre K–3) English Language Arts (7–12) French (Pre K–12) German (Pre K–12) Inclusive Special Education (K–12)

Education LicensurePrograms (cont’d):

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 (Social) 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 StatisticsMedia and CultureMedical Laboratory Science Microbiology Music Music Performance:

Composition Instrumental Voice

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

and Eurasian Studies Social Justice Studies Social Work Sociology

Major areas of study for bachelor’s (undergraduate) degrees:Spanish Speech Pathology and Audiology Sport Leadership

and ManagementStatistics Strategic Communication Supply Chain and Operations Management Sustainability*Theatre University Studies (Undeclared) 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 ProgramsIf you plan to attend a professional school after college, choose from the majors listed then work with a faculty advisor to design your course of study.

Miami offers pre-professional preparation in:Dentistry Environmental Studies/Forestry Law Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Science

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

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Important dates for international applicantsFor Fall (August) 2018 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