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1. high-quality academic programsThe University of Nebraska at omaha offers more than 200 high-quality academic programs

in many diverse fields. several degree programs are ranked in the top 20 nationally.

2. Diverse international communityThe world meets here! every year, UNo welcomes more than 1,700 international students and scholars

from more than 130 countries. students gain new perspectives from a diverse global community.

3. affordabilityUNo delivers exceptional value. Compared to other U.s. universities with similar missions and programs,

UNo is much more affordable. Furthermore, omaha’s cost of living is lower than other major U.s. cities.

4. omaha: safe, welcoming and funomaha is a vibrant, culturally diverse metropolis, offering big-city attractions in a safe, small-town atmosphere. You will find food,friends, fun, and places of worship that make you feel at home.

5. our commitment to international studentsUNo’s international office is a one-stop shop for everything you need – airport pickup, housing arrangements, orientation, and advice on financial aid. our advisors have big hearts and many years of experience. They are here to help!

hoW to apply1. Go to world.unomaha.edu/admissions

Click Apply Now. Follow the instructions online.

2. pay the application feeThe fee can be paid online.

3. send your toefl, ielts or pte scoresNot required if you are enrolling in IlUNo Intensive english.

4. send official transcriptsFrom all academic institutions attended, including collegesand high school. Include certified english translations.

5. Complete the financial affidavitInclude an original bank document demonstratingadequate funding for your program of study.

Questions? e-mail: world@unomaha.eduskype: uno.international.admissionsPhone: 1.402.554.2293

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OmahaIn the Heart of the U.S.

DoDGe street CampUs, surrounded by parks and trails in Midtown omaha.

for campus and city maps:www.unomaha.com/maps

on-Campus housingInternational students may choose to live in on-campusapartments – comfortable and convenient for studyingand discovering omaha’s attractions. Features include:

• Apartment-style living with private bedrooms.

• shared laundry, study lounge, and game room.

• Conveniently located just minutes from classrooms and public transportation.

• Close to parks and sports fields.

• organized events to help international students meet their neighbors and get to know thecampus and community.

Take a virtual tour of on-campus housing:housing.unomaha.edu

Global learning Community

learn and collaborate with other international students and globally engaged U.s. students in the Global learning Community at University Village. Through regular group activities, the community increases understanding across diverse cultures.

off-Campus housingPrefer to live off-campus? Choose one of several privately-owned apartments that are within walking distance to campus, shopping, and restaurants.

Welcome to omaha!The omaha area’s 850,000 residents are hard-working, genuine, and welcoming. International students find food, friends, entertainment, and places of worship that make them feel at home. A big city with a small-town feel, omaha is renowned for:

affordability: omaha is the most affordable major U.s. city and among the best for young professionals, according to Forbes magazine.

economic vitality: omaha consistently maintains one of the lowest unemployment rates in the United states, and is home to five Fortune 500 companies, including warren Buffett’s Berkshire hathaway.

arts and culture: omaha hosts the College world series of baseball and the U.s. olympic swim Trials, draws world-class musicians, and boasts the country’s best-rated zoo. As the home of saddle Creek records, omaha has developed a legendary indie rock music scene.

Convenient transportation: drive, ride, bike, or walk – UNo students can easily enjoy tree-filled parks, trendy shopping, sports fields, and fine restaurants all within a few short kilometers of campus.

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Undergraduate programs

college of Arts & sciencesMinimum required GPA: 2.0

Anthropology (minor only)

BioinformaticsBiologyBiotechnologyBlack studies

- African American studies- African emphasis

Chemistry - Medicinal ChemistryChicano/latino studies (minor only)

economicsenglish - American literature

- Brit/Irish/Anglophone literature- Creative Nonfiction- language studies

environmental studies - Analytical sciences

- earth sciences- Geography & Planning- life sciences

Foreign language & literature- French- German- spanish

General scienceGeography - Geographic Information systems - Travel & TourismGeologyhistoryInterdisciplinary studiesInternational studies - Area studies - Global strategic studies - Management & Business leadership - Nonprofit Management & leadership - Global IT leadership & ManagementIslamic studies (minor only)

latino/latin American studiesMathematicsMedieval/renaissance studies (minor only)

Native American studies (minor only)

NeurosciencePhilosophyPhysicsPolitical science - Foreign & National security Affairs - Government Affairs & Civic engagement - law & the Courts - Political Theory - race, ethnicity & Gender PoliticsPsychology - Cognitive science - developmental Psychology - Forensic Psychology

- Industrial-organizational Psychology - Mental health - Neuroscience & Behavior - school Psychologyreligionrussian (minor only)

sociology - Anthropology - Inequality & social Justice - organizational sociologywomen’s & Gender studiesPre-Professional Programs

- Chiropractic- Clinical laboratory science- dental- dental hygiene- law- Medicine- Nursing- occupational Therapy- optometry- Pharmacy- Physical Therapy- Physician’s Assistant- radiation science Technology- respiratory Care- Veterinary Medicine

college of Business AdministrationMinimum required GPA: 2.5

AccountingBanking & Financial MarketsBusiness Financeeconomicshuman resource ManagementInnovation & entrepreneurshipInternational BusinessInvestment science & Managementlegal studiesManagementMarketingreal estate & land Use economics

college of communication, Fine Arts & mediaMinimum required GPA: 2.25

Art historyBroadcasting - Broadcast News - New MediaCreative writingJournalism - Media studies - News editorial - Public relations & AdvertisingMusic education K-12

- Brass- Keyboard- Percussion- string- Voice

- woodwindMusic Performance

- Brass- Composition- Keyboard- Percussion- string- Technology- Voice- woodwind

speech Communicationstudio Art - Graphic design - Media Arts

- Three dimensional Arts- Two dimensional Arts

studio Art with K-12 CertificationTheatre

- Acting & directing- design Theatre- stage Management- Technical Theatre

college of educationMinimum required GPA: 2.5

Athletic TrainingCommunity healthelementary educationelementary special education - sign language Interpreterlibrary sciencePhysical education - exercise sciencePublic healthrecreation & leisure studies

- recreation- recreation Management

secondary education - Middle Grades endorsement 4-9speech-language Pathology

college ofinformation science& technologyMinimum required GPA: 2.5

BioinformaticsComputer science

- Game Programming design- Information Assurance- Internet Technologies

Information AssuranceIT InnovationManagement Information systems

- Global IT leadership & Management- Information Assurance- i-Business Application development- Internet Technologies- IT Audit & Control

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college of public Affairs & community serviceMinimum required GPA: 2.5

Aviation - Air Transport Administration

- Professional FlightCriminology & Criminal Justiceemergency ManagementGerontology (Certificate only)

social work

continuing studiesstudents must be 21 years of age to apply.

No minimum GPA requirement.

UNo offers the Bachelor’s of General studies degree. A great option for adult students returning to college, the degree combines university-level quality with flexible scheduling for busy professionals. The General studies degree offers more than 40 Areas of Concentration.More info: dcs.unomaha.edu

college ofAgricultural sciences& natural resources*Minimum required GPA: 2.0

Pre-Agricultural sciencesPre-Food science & TechnologyPre-horticulturePre-Natural resourcesPre-Turfgrass & landscape Management

college of Architecture*Minimum required GPA: 3.0

Pre-ArchitecturePre-Interior designPre-landscape Architecture

college of engineering*Minimum required GPA: 2.5

Architectural engineeringCivil engineeringComputer engineeringConstruction engineeringConstruction Managementelectronics engineeringPre-Agricultural engineeringPre-Biological systems engineeringPre-electrical engineeringPre-Mechanical engineering

Doctoral programs Criminology & Criminal Justiceeducational Administrationengineering*exercise sciencehuman sciences in Gerontology*Information TechnologyPsychologyPublic Administration

* These programs are administered by the University of Nebraska-lincoln. students can apply through UNo and take courses on the UNo campus.

master’s & eds programsAccountingAthletic TrainingBiologyBusiness Administration

- MBA- executive MBA

CommunicationComputer scienceCounselingCriminology & Criminal Justiceeconomicseducational Admin. & supervisionelementary educationengineering*englishGeographyGerontology, socialhealth, Physical education & recreationhistoryIndustrial organizational PsychologyInformation Assurancelanguage TeachingManagement Information systemsMathematicsMathematics (MA for Teachers)MusicPolitical sciencePsychologyPublic Administrationreadingschool Psychologysecondary educationsocial worksociologyspecial educationspeech-language PathologyTheatreUrban studieswriting

aCaDemiC proGrams top proGramsu.s. news & world report graduate program rankings:

#6 Information & Technology Management

#6 Public Finance & Budgeting

#11 Nonprofit Management

#14 City Management & Urban Policy

#17 Criminology

#21 Public Management Administration

top third: MBA program

intensive enGlish options: learn english at UNo to prepare for university courses or to advance in your career: world.unomaha.edu/admissions

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International students find several ways to help pay for their education at UNo. If you have a 3.0 grade point average, leadership experience, and plan to enroll at UNo on an F-1 or J-1 visa, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Applications are accepted year-round – apply online today:world.unomaha.edu/admissions

Uno advantage scholarship

International undergraduate and graduate students can pay resident tuition rates. renewable each year, Advantage scholarships are worth $7,600 to $9,600 per year.

new international studentscholarship

This one-time scholarship is worth $6,000 per academic year and is available to undergraduate and graduate students. Partial grants of $3,000 are sometimes awarded.

Current international student scholarship

Currently enrolled students can receive $700 per semester. To apply, you must have a 3.0 grade point average, show leadership experience, and demonstrate financial need.

Departmental scholarships

Check with your academicadvisor about scholarshipsavailable in your area of study.

Graduate assistantships

Assistantships cover tuition and fees for the academic year and living expenses for 12 months. UNo offers assistantships in many disciplines. Inquire with your graduate program advisor about these opportunities.

on-Campus employment

students on F-1 visas are permitted to work 20 hours per week during the academic year and 40 hours per week in the summer. earn money for your education, learn new skills, and meet new people. Check for “student worker” positions here:www.unomaha.edu/humanresources

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More details on current costs: world.unomaha.edu/admissions

the Campanile stands tall at the heart of UNo’s dodge street Campus.

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Competitive tuition & affordable livingUNo delivers extraordinary value for international students. The total cost of attending UNo – including tuition, fees, and all living expenses – is 25 percent below the average cost of other doctoral/research Universities nationwide. Many students can earn a degree from UNo with little or no debt.

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student organizations

Through more than 100 organizations, students serve nonprofits in the community, lead in student government, advocate for political and social causes, and express their faith with new friends from the United states and around the world.studentorgs.unomaha.edu

Global Diplomats

Become a leader in UNo’s international community. Global diplomats earn a small scholarship, welcome new students, and organize many special events on campus, including intercultural fairs and festivals.world.unomaha.edu/advising

University honors program

Challenge yourself with advanced coursework. Meet peers who seek high leadership and academic standards and receive guidance from engaged faculty.honors.unomaha.edu

athletics

You’ll find team spirit everywhere, whether you’re an athlete or a fan. UNo regularly produces national and conference champions, with teams competing in the NCAA division I level:

•Baseball •Softball•Basketball •Swimming&Diving•CrossCountry •Tennis•Golf •Track&Field•IceHockey •Volleyball•Soccer

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Campus recreation

International students have access to UNo’s olympic-size pool, indoor track, weight rooms, rock-climbing wall, and classes such as yoga and pilates. students also can compete on one of many intramural sports teams.www.unomaha.edu/wwwocr

Uno international student associations

•AsianStudentAssociation•AssociationofLatinAmericanStudents•ChineseStudentsandScholarsAssociation•FriendsofJapan•IndianStudentsAssociation•IranianStudentAssociationofOmaha(ISAO)•KoreanStudentAssociation•MuslimStudentAssociation•NepaleseStudentAssociation•Pan-AfricanStudentAssociation•SaudiStudentAssociation•SigmaIotaRho(InternationalStudiesHonorsSociety)

Community engagement

UNo has developed strong ties with schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and civic groups throughout the omaha area. By connecting international students with community partners, UNo makes the university experience more challenging and rewarding.

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serve and learn in the community. Join a club. Play a sport. Make new friends. At UNo, campus life beyond the classroom is stimulating, festive, and fun. From your first day on campus, international advisors will help you get connected. They organize new student orientations and special events throughout the year to make you feel at home.

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international AdmissionsArts & sciences hall, room 241University of Nebraska at omahaomaha, Nebraska 68182-0080UsA

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The University of Nebraska at omaha does not discriminate based on gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national

or ethnic origin, genetic information, political affiliation, or sexual orientation.