University of Kansas

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.

University of Kansas

University	University of Kansas
Number of spaces available for Utrecht Network students in 2009/2010 (in semesters)	2
Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students	Liberal Arts and Sciences, Architecture, Business (undergraduate only), Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Social Welfare
Areas restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties	None
Areas of study not open for Utrecht Network students	Medicine, MBA program, Engineering Management
What graduate programs are open to exchange students? What are the conditions? Can advanced undergraduate exchange students take graduate level courses?	Graduate courses are open to undergraduate students and students can be admitted at the graduate-level on a case-by-case basis, depending on their program of study and previous study levels.
Student Contact person(s)	Justine Hamilton phone: (785)864-3742 University of Kansas e-mail: justine@ku.edu Office of Study Abroad Fax: (785) 864-5040 1410 Jayhawk Boulevard, Room 108 Lawrence, KS 66045-7515
General university web site	www.ku.edu
International office web sites	www.studyabroad.ku.edu
Academic Calendar	Fall Semester 2009: August 20-December 18 Spring 2010: January 14-May 14
Examination Period(s)	Fall Semester 2009: December 14-December 18 Spring Semester 2010: May 10-14
Orientation session(s)	Fall 2009: August 9-14 (subject to change) Spring 2010: January 3-8 (subject to change)
Application deadline(s) for admission	Fall Semester: April 1 Spring Semester: November 1
Application procedures: web site or mail	Contact Justine Hamilton for application after Utrecht Network placement complete.
Course registration deadline(s)	None
Language requirements	TOEFL score of 57-57-57 paper-based or 23-23-23 computer-based with 4.5 or higher on the Test of Written English or 23-23-23 on the internet based test recommended. IELTS overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6 on each section recommended.
Language test certificate required?	Not for undergraduate students
Preparatory language course for new exchange students	Upon arrival, all international students need to report to the Applied English Center for a language test. If the students are native speakers of English, hold a degree from an U.S. university, or fulfill the above-mentioned TOEFL or IELTS score, they will receive a waiver after a short interview. If students have not met the above referenced TOEFL or IELTSscore minimums, or if they have not taken the TOEFL or IELTS, they will be required to take an English proficiency test upon arrival. Based on the exam results, students may be required to take one or more English courses during their first semester at KU, depending on their language proficiency. If that is the case, students will take another test at the end of the semester in order to determine whether they will be required to take further English classes in the spring.
Internships available	Might be arranged for credit through the various academic department, on a case by case basis
Student jobs available/allowed?	International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week on campus. Special restrictions might apply depending on scholarship regulations from students' home countries.
Housing assistance	May apply for residence halls through the Department of Student Housing 422 W 11th Street Suite DSH University of Kansas Tel. (785)864-4560 Lawrence, KS 66045 Fax: (785)864-5048 housing@ku.edu www.housing.ku.edu
Housing options	Students may live in double rooms in residence halls, in double rooms in Jayhawker Towers apartments (self-catering), or off campus in apartments or shared houses. There are some single residences available on campus, but availability is very limited. The Office of Study Abroad can offer only minimal assistance in locating off-campus housing.
Housing application deadline(s)	None; open until no more spaces are available. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as they are accepted.
Cost estimates per month -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health insurance	Housing: Residence Halls with 15 meals a week: year costs: double room $6866; single room $8050. Jayhawker Towers: single room: $4734 per year (no food included), double room $2702 per year (no food included). Off-campus private rentals (estimates) monthly rent: $300- $600, depending on how many students share the apartment or house. Utilities: $75-$120 per month. Meals: $200- $300 per month if prepared at home Books and supplies: $300- $400 per semester depending on the field of study
Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed	Students must have health insurance with a minimum coverage of $100,000 per person, per each sickness or accident. More specific information will be sent with the application for admission.
Health facilities at the university	Watkins Health Center: provides students with all kinds of medical services, including regular physicians (including gynecology, urology, physical therapy), pharmacy, and lab. Many services arevery inexpensive for full-time students.
Other relevant information	Undergraduate students must verify that funds are available in the minimum amount of $5182 per semester, $10364 for the year. We ask that the overseas contact coordinates the application process, reviews the completed application and sends it to the KU Office of Study Abroad with a brief note of nomination for the exchange. Students should please not send the application directly. Undergraduates may enroll in a maximum of 15 undergraduate credit hours per semester. Students will be responsible to pay for any additional credit hours.
Last update of this information	December 2008