A Guide to U.S. Master's Degree Programs for International Students
Higher Education in Idaho
Area and Climate
Boise State University is located on a central campus on the banks of the
Boise River. The city of Boise, capital of Idaho, is one of two metropolitan
areas in the state. Approximately 500,000 people live in the Boise Metropolitan
Area. Boise offers a wide variety of cultural events, museums, restaurants,
and other urban amenities. Parks along the Boise River and surrounding forests,
mountains and desert provide natural beauty and allow residents to pursue
a wide range of recreational activities. The area enjoys a mild, dry climate
with 234 days of sunshine per year.
Education
Boise State University was founded in 1932 and today is Idaho’s largest
university with 18,000 students. The University offers bachelors, masters,
and doctoral studies across more than 180 academic program options in eight
colleges: Applied Technology, Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Education,
Engineering, Extended Studies, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences and Public
Affairs.
Campus Life
The student population at Boise State University reflects the diversity of
Idaho, the United States, and the world. Students come from a wide variety
of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including 300 international students from
61 countries. There are four residence halls on campus and additional housing
is available for students with families in university apartments. Other campus
facilities include a new student recreation center with a comprehensive fitness
and recreation program, an outdoor recreation program, and a large events
center used for athletic events, concerts, and entertainment. There are a
number of student associations in which all students may participate, including
an International Student Association, which organizes cultural and recreational
activities.
For International Students
The International Student Advisor in the International Programs Office (IPO)
advises international students regarding immigration, cultural, and academic
issues. She also serves as an advocate for international students within the
university community. The IPO assists students with their arrival in Boise
and conducts an orientation to acquaint students with the university, city,
academics in the U.S., and American culture prior to the beginning of the
semester. The campus has a health center offering comprehensive medical services.
Boise State University offers an excellent ESL program for students to improve
their English language skills, if needed. International students with a TOEFL
score of at least 450 (paper-based) or 133 (computer-based) may be granted
conditional admission, but they must enroll in the university’s Intensive
English Program. A number of tuition waivers and scholarships are available.
Education
Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, is a fully accredited, public
university enrolling 13,210 students from 47 states and 62 foreign countries.
In spring of 2003, it hosted 326 international students as compared to 133
international students in 1998. The university offers 270 programs in 7 colleges
(faculties) and grants a full range of degrees from associate to doctorate
level.
ISU offers many strong programs, among them Accounting (ranked in top 1% for CPA pass rate) Health Physics, Physics, Math, Engineering, Education, Chemistry, CIS, CS, Computer Software Engineering Technology, MBA, Psychology, Counseling, Biology, and Pre-medical Studies.
Area and Climate
Located in a beautiful mountain valley 264 km north of Salt Lake City, Utah,
it provides a safe, supportive environment and affordable, solid education
for its students.
Campus Life
On-campus housing for international students is guaranteed. Free airport pick-up
in Pocatello and a comprehensive 2 day orientation as well as free ESL tutoring,
and caring and individualized academic, personal, and immigration counseling
by ISU’s international team make ISU an ideal choice for students from
around the world. Furthermore a wide variety of international student clubs
is active on campus as is a People to People Ambassador program, which helps
students meet community members on a social basis.
International Students
A limited number of non-resident fee waiver scholarships, especially in technical
fields, are available to international students.
Application priority deadlines are June 1 for fall semester and Nov. 1 for spring semester. TOEFL reqirements 500(173) for undergraduate and 550 (213) for graduate students. IELTS also accepted.
Education
Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC) was founded in 1893. It is an accredited
four-year state institution that enrolls 3,000 students, with approximately
100 international students.
Programs include business, computer science, communications, pre-engineering, nursing, social work and criminal justice. LCSC also offers two- and four-year technical programs such as information systems analysis, computer aided drafting, graphic arts, hotel and restaurant management, electronics and manufacturing maintenance technology.
The college considers teaching more important than research, giving instructors more time to devote to classes. Students receive personalized attention and there are an average of only 15 students per class.
Campus Life
LCSC’s beautiful campus is located in a safe, quiet residential area.
The library has a collection of over 200,000 volumes and has access to more
than 500,000 items through the Valley Automated Library Network. The newly
renovated Student Union Building contains lounges, a food court, game rooms
and computer labs. The college offers intercollegiate baseball, basketball,
volleyball and tennis and a variety of intramurals including aerobics, chess,
martial arts, snowboarding, soccer and whitewater rafting.
LCSC has on-campus housing for approximately 250 students. Flexible meal plans are available for students in the two larger residence halls. Cooperative living houses or apartment complexes have kitchen facilities.
Area and Climate
LCSC is located in the city of Lewiston, Idaho, which together with its twin
city, Clarkston, Washington has a population of approximately 50,000. Seattle,
Washington is an hour away by plane. With its mild climate and beautiful scenery,
Lewiston offers year-round recreation. Our students can find all the beauty
and majesty for which the American west is famous.
International Students
Applications are accepted year-round, but international students should try
to submit applications by June 1 for fall semester and October 1 for spring
semester. Scholarships for international students are limited and are based
on field of study and merit.
To apply, international students must submit a completed international student application, US$45 application fee and a TOEFL score of at least 500 (paper) or 173 (computer). Students whose English skills do not meet these standards may be admitted on the condition that they study at the college’s Institute of Intensive English (IIE) until they either pass the TOEFL or satisfactorily complete the IIE’s highest level. IIE also welcomes students who are not college bound but wish to improve their English.
New international students receive free airport pick up, an orientation and student handbook For college students, the International Student Services Coordinator provides information and assistance on college programs, immigration requirements and cultural adjustment. The Director of the IIE provides similar counseling for IIE students. For college students, four tutoring centers assist in writing, math, communications and LCSC’s core classes. Homestay is available for a placement fee.
Area and Climate
The 800-acre University of Idaho (UI) main campus is located in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow is a friendly, safe town of about 20,000 that offers many amenities
of city life, such as galleries, theaters, symphonies, and sporting events.
Summers (May through September) are generally dry with temperatures that range
from 10° to 32°C, which is perfect for water sports on nearby lakes
or wild rivers or UI's eighteen-hole golf course. Winters (December through
March) are ideal for skiing, sledding, and snowboarding on nearby slopes.
Spring rains make the rolling hills of the Palouse varying shades of green-a
beautiful contrast to the colorful, warm fall months (September through November).
Education
The University of Idaho is a publicly supported, comprehensive educational
institution. Students choose from more than 154 undergraduate majors and 135
graduate degree programs in one of nine colleges: Agriculture and Life Sciences,
Art and Architecture, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering and Computer
Science, Law, Letters and Science, Mines and Earth Resources, and Natural
Resources. In addition, the College of Law offers a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Affordable tuition and fees, coupled with academic excellence, account for
UI's high ratings in publications such as Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine,®MDIT¯
America's 100 Best College Buys, and U.S. News & World Report. Yahoo!
Internet Life magazine ranks UI twelfth among the nation's most wired campuses.
Campus Life
The University of Idaho offers a total living and learning environment. A
wide variety of on-campus housing facilities are available for individuals,
graduate students, married couples, and families. UI student government supports
campus organizations for almost every interest, including sports, cross-cultural
activities, theater, art, and music. Each year, the world-famous Lionel Hampton
Jazz Festival brings jazz musicians from around the world to Moscow to perform
and share their knowledge with students. Idaho has a proud tradition and strong
program in fifteen sports for men and women. In February 2002, a state-of-the-art
recreation center is scheduled to open for student use and features the highest
climbing wall in the western U.S.
International Students
The International Programs Office facilitates activities and serves UI's rapidly
growing international student population. Services include new student orientation
and cross-cultural and immigration counseling. The American Language and Culture
Program (ALCP) offers six levels of intensive English instruction in five
8-week sessions annually. Eligible applicants can receive deferred admission
until the required English proficiency is attained through ALCP. Through concurrent
enrollment, eligible Level 5 students can take degree course work while studying
intensive English at ALCP. Successful completion of Level 5 substitutes for
the UI TOEFL minimum of 525 on the paper-based version or 193 on the computer-based
version. Support programs include friendship families and free bike loans.
Each February, a large international festival is held to highlight the many
countries and cultures that are represented at UI.
Education
The College of Southern Idaho is a 2-year community college that was established
in 1965. Presently, the college annually serves over 12,000 students in a
wide range of majors. The student body is represented by students from 31
states and 20 countries. CSI is the perfect size with small classes, caring
instructors, and friendly people. CSI also offers many opportunities for students
to get involved in outdoor activities, intramural sports, clubs, student government,
and much more.
Area and Climate
The College of Southern Idaho is located in Twin Falls, Idaho, the county
seat of Twin Falls County and the cultural and trade center of south central
Idaho's Magic Valley. Twin Falls has a population of approximately 35,000
people.
Campus Life
The beautifully landscaped campus contains over 18 buildings located on 350
acres in Twin Falls, Idaho. Inclusive of these buildings is a state of the
art planetarium that is ranked among one of the best in the world. The College
of Southern Idaho has a dormitory facility to accommodate 142 men and 104
women. The facility contains an activity center, computer lab, game room and
laundry facilities.
International Students
For Fall 2000: 40 international students applied, 20 were accepted, 18 enrolled.
Students can start in fall or spring.
Application Deadline: Rolling. Transfers accepted from institutions abroad.
Services: International student adviser on campus. Part-time ESL program on
campus. ESL program available during the academic year.
Education
Founded in 1933, North Idaho College is a comprehensive community college
located on the spectacular shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane River.
Quality instruction, small classes, and a caring, talented faculty and staff
are the driving forces behind NIC's success.
NIC offers associate degrees in more than 35 transferable academic majors and technical certificates or associate of applied science degrees in 26 professional-technical programs. Approximately 4,100 students are enrolled in credit courses with classes averaging 15-20 students.
Area and Climate
NIC's main campus is located in Coeur d'Alene, a destination resort town,
which lies in the four-season beauty of North Idaho's famous recreation area.
An abundance of outdoor activities are available including mountain biking,
boating, fishing, hunting, backpacking, hiking, camping, swimming, snowboarding,
and skiing.
Campus Life
The campus lies in the city limits of Coeur d'Alene, a 100-year-old city with
a growing population of 35,000 residents with approximately 130,000 residents
in Kootenai County. Cultural and social activities abound in this lakeside
city, well-supplemented by the resources of nearby Spokane, Washington, a
metropolitan area of 406,000.
Education
Albertson College welcomes students from all over the world with diverse backgrounds,
religions, languages and ethnicities. The college administration is committed
to increasing the numbers of international students through additional funding
and services.
For International Students — English Language Requirement
International students whose native language is not English, in addition to
the appropriate application procedure stated previously, are required to submit
a score of at least 550 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
International students will also be requested to submit a writing sample to the English Department for evaluation prior to enrollment in English 101. The students must provide evidence of adequate financial resources before Form I-20 will be issued. Students who fail to meet the English language requirement may enroll in an ESL Language Center at another institution.
Proficiency certification by ESL meets the English language requirement for admission. Because of laws and regulations involving international students, the college encourages early applications.
Education
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is a Christian liberal arts university
committed to the education of the whole person, a dynamic process that engages
students in both the pursuit of academic excellence and exploration of Christian
faith. The essential mission of the University is the development of a Christ-centered
scholar. Our desire
is that every student will leave NNU with the knowledge, skills and faith
to go forward and successfully meet whatever challenges the Lord gives.
Area and Climate
Northwest Nazarene University is located in Nampa, Idaho (population 52,000),
which provides a safe, small-town atmosphere. Additionally, NNU is just minutes
away from Boise, Idaho's capital city, and the advantages of a large urban
area. The Boise Valley supports a number of music and cultural groups such
as Ballet Idaho, the Boise Philharmonic, and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
NNU's unique location between the desert and the mountains provides easy access to skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing, rock climbing, white-water rafting, and just about any outdoor sport imaginable.
