Texas Tech 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.
| University | Texas Tech University | ||||||
| Number of spaces available for Utrecht Network students in 2010/2011 (in semesters) | 2 semesters | ||||||
| Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students | Arts & Sciences, Agriculture, Architecture, Business, Education, Engineering, Human Sciences, Law, Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts. | ||||||
| Areas of study not open for Utrecht Network students | Medicine and Digital Art Design | ||||||
| What graduate programs are open to exchange students? What are the conditions? Can advanced undergraduate exchange students take graduate level courses? | All; since undergraduate exchange students are not entered into the university system, there is much flexibility. Undergraduate exchange students may take graduate level courses if they can show that they have the background with the approval of the TTU department. | ||||||
| Contact person(s) for incoming students | Lilly Kilcrease International Culture Center Office of International Affairs 601 Indiana Avenue MS 5004 Lubbock, Texas 79409-5004 tel: 806-742-2974 ext. 239 fax: 806-742-1286 e-mail: Lilly.J.Kilcrease@ttu.edu |
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| General university web site | http://www.ttu.edu Class schedules: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/ courses/index.php |
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| Application procedures: web site or mail |
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| Course registration deadline(s) | April
3 - 18 for spring November 26-30 |
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| Language test certificate required? | Yes. | ||||||
| Preparatory language course for new exchange students | Yes, but it is self-sufficient and fees are paid directly to the Intensive English Program. These costs are not covered by the exchange. | ||||||
| Internships available | Must be worked out on an individual basis. | ||||||
| Student jobs available/allowed? | Students will come on a J1 visa which allow them to work up to 20 hours per week on campus. | ||||||
| Housing assistance | Yes. We will send applications. | ||||||
| Housing options | On campus residence halls; private apartments across the street from university. |
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| Housing application deadline(s) | For fall, June 15 | ||||||
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estimates per month -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health insurance |
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| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | Allowed | ||||||
| Health facilities at the university | Yes | ||||||
| Other relevant information | Texas Tech University is one of five comprehensive research (PhD
granting) universities in Texas. Its athletic teams (The Red Raiders)
belong to the Big-12 athletic conference. As the comprehensive
university of West Texas, Tech enrolls upwards of 28,000 students
and
boasts a medical school, a law school and prestigious schools of
Business, Architecture, Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Human Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Education and Mass Communication. Lubbock is also the home of Buddy Holly, Wayne Jennings and a host of other musical legends. Lubbock is home to the unique West Texan brand of American culture. Lubbock also receives about your 340 days of sunshine a year. Lubbock is a traditional college town that offers a unique American experience. |
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| Last update of this information | December 17, 2009 |