University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program

The Partnership
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.

The University-University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Details & Information:

Full name of university	University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Number of Utrecht Network students you can accept during 2010/2011 academic year (indicate total number of semesters)	2 Semesters
Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students (list explicitly)	Agriculture, Architecture, Business, Engineering, Arts & Sciences, Human Resources - Family Sciences, Journalism, Education.
Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties
What graduate programs are open to exchange students? What are the conditions? Can advanced undergraduate exchange students take graduate level courses?	Graduate Study is possible with graduate admission. Undergraduates may take graduate level courses with permission.
Areas of study not available to Utrecht students
Contact person for incoming students. (name, full address, phone/fax/email)	Project Representatives Rebecca Luhrs Acting Director of Study Abroad University of Nebraska-Lincoln 420 University Terrace Lincoln, NE 68588-0682 Phone: 402-472-5358 Fax: 402-472-5383 rluhrs2@unl.edu Student Contact Jennifer Mostek Study Abroad Advising Coordinator University of Nebraska-Lincoln 420 University Terrace P.O. Box 880682 Lincoln, NE 68588-0682 Phone: 402-472-7015 Fax: 402-472-5383 jmostek2@unl.edu Alternative Contact Maegan-Stevens-Liska Acting Assistant Director of Study Abroad 420 University Terrace Lincoln, NE 68588-0682 Phone: 402-472-5378 Fax: 402-472-5383 mstevens5@unl.edu
General web site of the university	www.unl.edu
Web site of the international office/information web site for incoming students	www.unl.edu/iaffairs
Academic calendar	August 20, 2012 - December 8, 2012 January 7, 2013 - May 4, 2013
Examination period(s)	December 10 - 14, 2012 May 6 - May 10, 2013
Orientation session(s) for incoming students (indicate date and costs)	August 17, 2012 January 4, 2013 Exchange students pay housing during orientation. Orientation is required.
Application deadline(s) for admission	May 1, 2012 November 1, 2012
Application material on the web site or being mailed	on website: www.unl.edu/iaffairs
Course registration deadline(s)	Registration is open after April 1 and November 1 Pre-registration is strongly advised.
Language requirements	A minimum TOEFL of 525 (paper) or 193 (computer) or 70 (Internet with 20 writing subscore) is required for undergraduate exchange students
Language test certificate requirements (if so, which and when : before admission, upon arrival)	TOEFL 525/195 for Undergraduates 500/173 for Graduates
Preparatory language course for incoming students (indicate dates and costs)	English Placement Exam on arrival. Participants may be advised to take ESL course, depending on results.
Internships available	Yes, per immigration regulations.
Student employment	Yes, per immigration regulations.
Housing assistance (indicate how to apply)	International Affairs will assist with housing reservations in dormitories.
Housing options	On-campus dormitories or Off-campus housing.
Housing application deadline(s)	May 1
Cost estimates per month Housing Meals Books Local Transportation Health Insurance	Housing in residence halls is approx. $960 per month (includes room & 7 day meal plan) Books: $500 per semester Health Insurance: $592 (fall) $911(spring) Students receive free bus pass Misc. $2700 per semester
Additional fees to pay (indicate amounts and subjects)	Special fees required by specific courses. $10-$40 Architecture College Fee - $24/credit; Engineering College Fee - $40/credit
Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed	Waiver must be presented during first two weeks of each semester.
Health facilities at the university	Yes
Last update of this information	January 11, 2012