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About UNCSA
University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) — public non-profit university. It is located in Winston-Salem, United States. It is a modern higher education institution, established in 1963. As a member of University of North Carolina System, UNCSA is actively working on developing the academic environment.
UNCSA does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor and master programs.
The academic calendar at UNCSA is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in United States. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UNCSA are different for locals and foreigners. United States citizens pay 6,495 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 23,725 USD. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Only students with a GPA of at least 2.5 are admitted to the undergraduate programs. Another important criterion for the selection committee is the results of entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 79.
GPA
2.5
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
79
TOEFL PBT
550
Master's degree at UNCSA
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 UNCSA for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 79 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
79
TOEFL PBT
550
UNCSA campus
The city campus of UNCSA provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Winston-Salem has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students.
Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. The educational institution cares about the physical health of students, therefore it provides a number of opportunities to strengthen physical fitness: sports grounds, clubs and various sports events.
After graduation, students are allowed to stay in United States for a year. During this time, graduates can find a job and change their student visa to a work one. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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