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About SMU
Southern Methodist University (SMU) — private non-profit christian university. It is located in Dallas, United States. SMU is working together with Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The university is among the top-1000 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. In the USA, SMU is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions.
SMU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at SMU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At SMU, tuition fees are equal for everyone — from 27,104 USD per year. The educational institution helps students financially with the help of scholarships and financial aid. They are available to local and international students. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
54,997USD/year
Master
27,104USD/year
Additional costs
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
For admission to an undergraduate program, you must have a GPA score of at least 2.5 and successfully pass the entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS. The IELTS score must be at least 6.5. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the ACT or SAT results.
GPA
2.5
IELTS
6.5
Master's degree at SMU
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. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 79 or higher. There is an opportunity to study at SMU via online master's programs.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
79
TOEFL PBT
550
Doctorate degree at SMU
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 80 points.
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
550
SMU campus
The campus of the educational institution is suburban. The advantages of such a location include the ability to quickly get to the city, access to various types of recreation (in nature and in the city) and a close-knit student community. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. SMU accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
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. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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