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 2008/2009 (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 |
| What graduate programs are open to exchange students? What kinds of flexibility does your institution have in allowing advanced Utrecht Network undergraduate students to 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 | Richard
Menard
tel: 806-742-3667 International Culture Center fax: 806-742-1286 601 Indiana Street e-mail: richard.menard@ttu.edu Lubbock, Texas 79409-5004 |
| General university web site | http://www.ttu.edu Class schedules: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/courses/ CourseDescriptionsHome.html |
| International office web site | http://www.iaff.ttu.edu |
| Academic Calendar | 1st Semester (Fall 08): 25 August - 10 December |
| Examination Period(s) | December 5-10, Final Exams |
| Orientation session(s) | August 18-22 |
| Application
deadline(s) for admission |
May
15 for Fall October 15 for Spring |
| Application procedures: web site or mail | Application will be sent as attachment by e-mail |
| Course registration deadline(s) | April
3 - 18 for spring November 26-30 |
| Language requirements | 550 TOEFL |
| 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. |
| Housing application deadline(s) | For fall, June 15 |
| Cost
estimates per month -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health insurance |
On Campus Housing and meals - $4600 per semester |
| 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. |
| Last update of this information | December 2007 |