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About EIU
Eastern Illinois University (EIU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Charleston, United States. EIU is an active member of American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
EIU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor and master programs.
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at EIU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 7,498 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 8,141 USD. The educational institution helps students financially with the help of scholarships and financial aid. They are available to local and international students. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
8,141USD/year
Master
Local7,498USD/year
Foreign18,171USD/year
Additional costs
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
In order to enter the undergraduate program at EIU, you must have a good academic record (GPA 2), as well as successfully pass the entrance exams. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 61. The IELTS score is not lower than 6. EIU also provides online undergraduate programs.
GPA
2
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
61
TOEFL PBT
500
Master's degree at EIU
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. It is impossible to enter EIU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 78. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. There is an opportunity to study at EIU via online master's programs.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
78
TOEFL PBT
550
EIU campus
Do you love nature and spending time outdoors? Then you will definitely like studying at EIU, because the campus of the university is located far from the city in the countryside. Students work closely with each other both in and out of class. All activities are held within the campus. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. Not only locals study at EIU, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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