Kansas State University

MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students from member institutions only. Interested students should contact their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement process and for additional information.

Kansas State University

University	Kansas State University
Number of spaces available for Utrecht Network students in 2008/2009 (in semesters)	2 semesters (0 semesters for 2009-2010)
Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students	Engineering, Business, Architecture, Life & Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Agriculture, Human Ecology, Veterinary Science See: http://www.courses.ksu.edu
Areas restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties	None
Areas of study not open for Utrecht Network students	None
Student Contact person(s)	Elizabeth Hansen-Devaux Study Abroad Coordinator Office of International Programs 304 Fairchild Hall Manhattan, Kansas 66506-1111 USA Fax: 785-532-6550 Ph: 785-532-5990 e-mail: ehd@ksu.edu
General university web site	www.ksu.edu Has all course and module/class descriptions
International office web site	1. International Student Center - Orientation, Visa, International Clubs & Activities: www.ksu.edu/intlstucenter/ 2. International Programs Office - MAUI Exchange Coordinator www.ksu.edu/oip
Academic Calendar	Fall Semester: Arrival Day: around August 11 Orientation: August 13-14 (dates to be determined) First Day of Classes: August 20 Thanksgiving Break: November 21-23 Examinations: December 10-14 Spring Semester: Arrival Day: around January 7 Orientation: Dates to be determined First Day of Classes: January 17 Spring Break: March 17-21 Examinations: May 12-16
Application deadline(s) for admission	Fall Semester: March 1 Spring Semester: August 1
Application procedures: web site or mail	To be mailed. Do NOT use the online application form, it is not for exchange students. Exchange students should view application instructions on our website http://www.k-state.edu/oip/international/ under “exchange students.”
Course registration deadline(s)	Registration and enrollment occurs: Fall: mid-August Spring: mid-January Electronic enrollment for classes is available.
Language requirements	After review of your academic record, Kansas State University can admit you with no proof of English proficiency (no TOEFL). Once you arrive, you will be required to take the English Proficiency Test (EPT). The results of the English Proficiency Test (EPT) will determine if you have to study English, either full-time or part-time, or if you are ready to begin full-time university classes If you do not want to take the English Proficiency Test (EPT) on arrival, there are several ways in which you can get a waiver from the English Proficiency Test (EPT): - Submitting a TOEFL score of 550 where each part score is 55 or higher or a 213 Computer based TOEFL (CBT) where each part score is 21 or higher with a writing score of 5.0 - Having a IELTS score of 6.5 overall with each part score being 6.0 or higher.
Preparatory language course for new exchange students	English Language Program : 4 weeks in the summer (to be paid) http://www.ksu/elp/
Internships available	Internships are available through some departmental programs and are individually arranged.
Student jobs available/allowed?	Yes. Students may work up to 20 hours a week on campus. US Immigration rules prohibit working off campus.
Housing assistance	Housing and Dining information available at http://housing.ksu.edu. This site has e-mail contact and electronic applications.
Housing options	University dormitories with cafeteria meal plans University apartments (limited) Local private apartments
Housing application deadline(s)	No published deadline, but apply as early as possible
Cost estimates per month -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health insurance	-Housing On-Campus: Rates can be found at: http://housing.k-state.edu/reshalls/rates.php Off-Campus: Housing costs will vary if student chooses to live off-campus. Approximately: $400-$500 for housing, $100-$200 for meals (less expensive housing is sometimes found, but not guaranteed) -Books: on average, $300 per semester -Local transportation: No public transportation is available in Manhattan. The International Office lends bicycles to students, when available. Cost for a bike is usually $100 or less to purchase a decent bicycle. We also have a free shuttle service to take students shopping once a week. -Health insurance: $59 per spring or fall semester, $22 for summer semester -Personal Expenses Personal expenses usually run between $250-300 depending on each student's style of living. This could be more or less depending on travel.
Additional fees to pay	Some classes, e.g. Art, have materials fees
Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed	Allowed
Health facilities at the university	Lafene Health Center: Free use. For minor medical problems and diagnosis. See: http://www.k-state.edu/lafene/
Last update of this information	January 2007