University of Oklahoma

Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program

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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.

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Details & Information:

University	The University of Oklahoma
*Special Notes About this Program	The University of Oklahoma is a comprehensive research-institution in the heartland of America that has been ranked among the Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges nationwide by the Princeton Review in 2010. OU's flagship programs are Petro-Engineering, Engineering, Geo Sciences, Meteorology, International Business and International and Area Studies, as well as the School of Dance and the renowned athletic programs. Each year OU's beautiful campus welcomes over 2,000 international students (both exchange and degree seeking) from around 120 different countries who enjoy the academic quality and many student services provided.
Number of spaces available for Utrecht students in 2012/2013 (in semesters)	20 Semesters Total. Would prefer institutions contact OU directly to confirm space availability.
Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students	Business, engineering, law, languages and linguistics,architecture, physical sciences (e.g. geology, geography, botany, chemistry), social sciences (e.g. history, psychology), education, mathematics, and more. Graduate programs are available in almost every discipline and are open to exchange students. Undergraduate exchange students may take graduate course work with faculty or department permission.
Areas restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties	N/A
Areas of study not open for Utrecht Network students	College of Business at graduate level (e.g. MBA), Health Sciences Center, College of Continuing Education. Undergraduate enrollment in Business courses can be difficult because of size limitations in classrooms. Economics courses often fill up early and the department is strict about a strong math background.Students are required to take a math placement exam upon arrival before enrollment in Economic classes can be done.
What graduate programs are open to exchange students? What are the conditions? Can advanced undergraduate exchange students take graduate level courses?	All except the above. Advanced undergraduates are frequently allowed to take graduate courses after demonstrating an adequate academic background.
General MAUI contact person (name, full address,phone/fax/email)	Kristian Savic Study Abroad Adviser & Program coordinator Education Abroad College of International Studies University of Oklahoma 640 Parrington Oval, Rm 223 Norman, OK 7319-3061 PHONE: +1-405-325-3519 FAX: +1-405-325-7387 studyabroad.ou.edu ksavic@ou.edu
Contact person(s) for incoming students. (name, full address, phone/fax/email)	Tina Henderson Exchange Student Adviser Education Abroad College of International Studies University of Oklahoma 640 Parrington Oval, Room 223 Norman, OK, 73019-3061 PHONE: 405-325-1080 FAX: 405-325-7387 studyabroad.ou.edu thenderson@ou.edu
General university web site	www.ou.edu
International office web site	studyabroad.ou.edu
Academic Calendar	http://admissions.ou.edu/calendar.html
Examination Period(s)	See academic calendar. http://admissions.ou.edu/calendar.html
Orientation session(s) (indicate date and costs)	Sessions are held at beginning of each semester, during the week before classes begin. Exact dates available one semester in advance. No charge for orientation.
Application deadline(s) for admission	April 30th for Fall semester entry. October 30th for Spring semester entry.
Application procedures: web site or mail	Application instructions and forms available at www.ou.edu/ea through the "apply" link. Forms can be faxed, mailed or scanned by email. Application process will be online for Fall 2012 and more information will follow in Spring 2012. Paper applications no longer accepted.
Course registration deadline(s)	Deadlines are after the beginning of the semester but students should send their course preferences as early as possible to ensure availability.
Language requirements	English
Language test certificate required	TOEFL score of 79 or IELTS of 6.5 required for general admission. TOEFL score of 100 is required for Law School.
Preparatory language course for new exchange students	Not available for exchange students.
Internships available	Not available for exchange students.
Student jobs available/allowed?	No, NOT FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS.
Housing assistance (indicate how to apply)	Student housing available to all exchange participants. Special exchange student housing applications are available online through Education Abroad web site: www.ou.edu/ea
Housing options	Catered residence halls and university owned self-catering flats.
Housing application deadline(s)	No deadline but students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Cost estimates per month -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health insurance	Housing: approx $480 (room only) for self-catering flats; $3900 per semester for double room in residence hall (price includes meals). Subject to change. Meals : approx. $200 per month for self-catered flats Books: $300-500 per semester Local Trans: $15 Health Insurance: $400 per semester if purchased from OU
Additional fees to pay (indicate amounts and subjects)	$30 housing application fee when applying $200 Housing Deposit and $480 advance payment for first months rent $15 Student ID card fee $50 International Student fee (per semester) $50 Exchange Student Fee (per semester)
Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed	Allowed ONLY if insurance is: Backed by the home country government -- or -- Provided to the student as a dependent of the parent(s) and through the parent’s employer It is difficult to meet the requirements for waiving the insurance. INSURANCE MUST MEET ALL U.S. DEPT. OF STATE REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS ON A J-1 VISA. See letter sent to all exchange students.
Health facilities at the university	Yes. Goddard Health Center has physicians, lab facilities, counseling, etc available at low cost for students.
Additional Information
Summer Courses available under Exchange Agreement? If so, please list	None
Last update of this information	January 10, 2012