University of Missouri-St. Louis
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 Missouri-St. Louis
| University | University of Missouri-St. Louis |
| Number of spaces available for Utrecht Network students in 2009/2010 (in semesters) | 8 semesters |
| Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students | accounting, area studies, anthropology, art, art history, astronomy, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, black studies, business administration, languages, communication, education, economics, English, graphic design, history, interdisciplinary studies, international business, international relations, music, legal studies, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, public administration, public law, social work, sociology, tropical ecology, urban studies, women's and gender studies, writing |
| Areas of study not open for Utrecht Network students | Engineering, Optometry, Nursing |
| What graduate programs are open to exchange students? What are the conditions? Can advanced undergraduate exchange students take graduate level courses? | Some graduate programs are open to exchange students. Please inquire BEFORE nominating any graduate level students. Official TOEFL and proof of bachelors degree is required. |
| Student Contact person(s) | Traci
Wilson Study Abroad Coordinator Center for International Studies UM-St. Louis One University Blvd, 261 MSC St. Louis, MO 63121-4499 (314) 516-6497 (314)516-5636 (fax) e-mail: tlwilson@umsl.edu |
| General university web site | http://www.umsl.edu |
| International office web site | Exchange Student Information: www.umsl.edu/services/abroad/exchange.html |
| Academic Calendar | Fall Semester 2009:
August 24 - December 18 Spring Semester 2010: January 19 - May 14 |
| Examination Period(s) | Fall Semester 2009:
December 14-18 Spring Semester 2010: May 10-14 |
| Orientation session(s) | A one week session is held before classes begin in the Fall and Spring semesters. There is no charge. FALL: Students arrive August 12-14, 2009. Orientation from August 15-19. |
| Application
deadline(s) for admission |
April 15 for Fall semester. October 1st for Spring semester. |
| Application procedures: web site or mail | Please see http://www.umsl.edu/services/abroad/exchange.html for application requirements and documents. Mail application materials directly to Traci Wilson. |
| Course registration deadline(s) | Email registration procedure. Students should register via email before coming to St. Louis, as courses may fill up. In some cases students will need to demonstrate pre-requisites. Students will receive registration instructions after they have been accepted by UM-St. Louis. |
| Language requirements | 500 PBT TOEFL score OR statement of English proficiency is required for undergraduates. 550 PBT TOEFL is required for graduate students. Exchange students who are not native speakers of English will be given a placement test upon arrival and may need to take ESL courses during the semester, depending on the results of their English placement exam. |
| Language test certificate required? | TOEFL or statement of English proficiency from home university; placement test given during orientation before classes begin. |
| Preparatory language course for new exchange students | None. ESL courses offered during the semester.
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| Internships available | Possibility of students locating their own internship. Internship must be unpaid and done for academic credit. |
| Student jobs available/allowed? | Yes, on campus up to 20 hours each week. |
| Housing assistance | Yes; Housing available in on-campus apartments (University Meadows)
or on-campus dormitories. Applications are available online at: |
| Housing options | There are two on-campus options: residence hall or apartments. Many international students choose the on-campus apartments (University Meadows) because they have self-catering kitchens. Students can find apartments off-campus, if they are willing to take public transportation. It is possible to have temporary housing for the first week while looking. Unfortunately, staff are unable to assist in the search for off-campus accommodation. |
| Housing application deadline(s) | Assignments are made on a first-come; first-serve bases. However, housing is limited so students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. |
| Cost
estimates per month -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health insurance |
International
students should budget a total of $12,000 per year. Estimates
per month: |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | Students may show proof of coverage with comparable insurance and be allowed a waiver from the insurance fee. This policy MUST meet Federal Insurance Guidelines (info here). Note: Many foreign insurance plans do not meet these guidelines and receiving a waiver is not guaranteed. Students must apply for the waiver in the first weeks of the semester. |
| Health facilities at the university | Health Services offers minor clinic service and referral. |
| Last update of this information | December 2008 |