Founded in 1902, Bocconi was the first university in Italy to offer degrees in business and economics. Today Bocconi is widely recognized as one of the top European institutions of higher learning and research in the fields of management, economics, finance, data science and political science. For instance, in 2020 it ranked among the top 5 universities in Europe for QS and in the top 10 in the world for Financial Times (in its specific fields of study). Bocconi combines a strong theoretical background with real-world applications, aiming to attract talented students who will be the business leaders of the future. Bocconi is a medium size institution with almost 15.000 students currently enrolled. The undergraduate student body accounts for around 8.000 of them, with more than 40% of non-Italian students in degree courses taught in English. For students enrolled to a Bachelor of Science tuition and fees at Bocconi are set at approximately € 12.900 per year. There are plenty of funding opportunities, both merit-based and need-based. International candidates are indeed automatically evaluated for a merit-based scholarship, without the need of a separate application.

Bocconi University - Virtual Tour

EMAIL

• undergraduate.services@unibocconi.it

FAST FACTS

• Total enrollment: 15,000
• Undergraduate enrollment: 8,000
• Number of international students: 3,400
• Annual tuition: €14,700
• Estimated tuition + fees + living expenses, etc.: €25,000

RANKINGS

• 13 FT Master in finance pre-experience
• 4 FT Best eu business school
• 6 th FT MBA
• 4 QS in social sciences and management
• 10 QS worldwide n social sciences and management
• 3 QS in BUSINESS and management
• 6 QS - in BUSINESS and management

HIGHLIGHTS

• Career opportunities, 280 * partnership university for exchange, teaching methods, 11,300 placement and internship offers in 2021, 4000 employers involved in the selection process

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Scholarship information / details: www.unibocconi.eu/funding
• Student / faculty ratio: 1:6
• Average class size: 100
• Number of programs offered: 9

POPULAR PROGRAMS

• Accounting
• Business Administration/Management/International Business
• Computer Science/Information Technology
• Economics
• Finance/Banking
• Law/Pre-Law
• Mathematics/Statistics
• Political Science

Loyola Marymount is a Jesuit university in Los Angeles, California. LMU is ranked #64 by U.S. News & World Report Best National University Rankings (2020), with top programs including Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Engineering, Film Production and Animation. Our campus is nestled in L.A.’s flourishing tech and film production hubs, 1km from the beach, within one of the city’s safest communities. LMU’s 6,600 undergraduates select from over 60 majors, while enjoying a 10:1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of 20. We offer over 80 study abroad locations and celebrate a 10% international student body that represents over 90 countries. LMU is committed to delivering an educational experience that integrates academic life with real-world experiences so that our graduates are equipped for academic and professional success in a global marketplace.

Loyola Marymount University - Virtual Tour

EMAIL

• International@lmu.edu

FAST FACTS

• Total enrollment: 10,056
• Undergraduate enrollment: 6,600
• Number of international students: 1,000
• Annual tuition: $52,977
• Estimated tuition + fees + living expenses, etc.: $15,000

RANKINGS

• Nationally Ranked #64 (U.S. News & World Report 2020) #2 for Theater #7 for Film Production #7 for Animation #11 Entrepreneurship

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Scholarship information / details: $2,000 - $30,000
• Student / faculty ratio: 10:1
• Average class size: 20
• Number of programs offered: 60

POPULAR PROGRAMS

• Computer Science/Information Technology
• Engineering: Civil
• Engineering: Mechanical
• Entrepreneurship
• Film/Digital Media
• Marketing/Advertising/Sales
• Theatre Arts/Drama/Dance

Founded in 1809 and nationally recognized for the quality of its undergraduate education, Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio. Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs, including over 120 undergraduate majors in five academic divisions, with the personal attention ordinarily found at much smaller institutions. Miami offers vibrant residential and community-based programs involving students in life-enhancing activities that build leadership and develop character and lifelong friendships.

Miami University - Virtual Tour

EMAIL

• GoGlobal@MiamiOH.edu

FAST FACTS

• Total enrollment: 18,800
• Undergraduate enrollment: 16,500
• Number of international students: 1,247
• Annual tuition: $37,380
• Estimated tuition + fees + living expenses, etc.: $58,664

RANKINGS

• Top 50 national public university (U.S. News & World Report 2022)
• Top 10 national public universities for commitment to undergraduate teaching (U.S. News & World Report 2022)
• Top 10 for producing fortune 500 CEOs in the U.S. (Money Magazine)
• Among nation's best institutions for undergraduate education (The Princeton Review)
• Top 100 best value public university every year since 1998 (Kiplinger's Personal Finance)

HIGHLIGHTS

• Extensive undergraduate research opportunities, starting in the first year
• Miami's international student and scholar services supports all international students
• 600+ student organizations, many with an international focus
• Miami's location in Oxford, Ohio provides safety and comparatively low living costs Center for Career Exploration and Success assists with employment and career searches

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Scholarship information / details: Automatic consideration for our International Education Scholarships and University Merit Scholarships; last year, approximately 79% of our accepted international students were offered a scholarship
• Student / faculty ratio: 17:1
• Average class size: 30
• Number of programs offered: 100+ Bachelor's, 50+ Master's and 12 PhD

POPULAR PROGRAMS

• Architecture/Urban Planning
• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Business Administration/Management/International Business
• Computer Science/Information Technology
• Entrepreneurship
• Film/Digital Media
• Mathematics/Statistics
• Sports Business/Sports Management

An NC State education is the key to whatever door you want to open. We offer more than 100 undergraduate majors and more than 200 master’s and doctoral programs. Our students graduate ready for successful careers and meaningful lives. Our Pack is strong, and we’re always looking for more thinkers and doers from all over the world to help us get even stronger.

North Carolina State University - Virtual Tour

EMAIL

• undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu

FAST FACTS

• Total enrollment: 36,000
• Undergraduate enrollment: 26,000
• Number of international students: 3,100
• Annual tuition: $33,000
• Estimated tuition + fees + living expenses, etc.: $53,650

RANKINGS

• #1 Best City for Jobs in 2020 in the U.S.
• #2 Best Big City to Live In
• #7 Best Metro for STEM Professionals in the U.S.

HIGHLIGHTS

• #Top 1% of Global Universities
• #29 Among Top Public Schools in the U.S.
• #15 in the Nation in Undergraduate Entrepreneurship

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Student / faculty ratio: 15:1
• Average class size: 35
• Number of programs offered: 300

POPULAR PROGRAMS

• Biomedical Engineering
• Engineering: Electrical
• Engineering: Industrial
• Engineering: Mechanical
• Entrepreneurship

When a student chooses Ohio University, it’s not just for four years. It’s forever. Founded in 1804, the state of Ohio's first university is now a comprehensive research 1 institution. With more than 250 undergraduate programs to choose from, there’s a place for everyone in the OHIO community, whether it’s gaining leadership skills through our 550+ student organizations, conducting undergraduate research, interning with a Fortune 500 company, or all of the above. Ohio’s reasonable tuition, automatic merit scholarship consideration, $0 tuition increase over 4 years, along with the affordable cost of living in the beautiful, safe college town of Athens, Ohio, make the university an ideal choice for international students.

Ohio University - Virtual Tour

EMAIL

• admissions@ohio.edu

FAST FACTS

• Total enrollment: 23,812
• Undergraduate enrollment:17,780
• Number of international students: 997
• Annual tuition: $23,720
• Estimated tuition + fees + living expenses, etc.: $41,587

RANKINGS

• Top 100 public university (U.S. News & World Report)
• Best Value Public University in Ohio (U.S. News & World Report)
• Best College Campus in the state of Ohio and #31 nationally (Niche.com)
• Best College Town in Ohio: Athens (Far & Wide)

HIGHLIGHTS

• R1 'Very high research activity' classification in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
• 250+ undergraduate academic programs
• 550+ student clubs and organizations
• 27 Research -focused centers/institutes
• 116 countries represented by OHIO students, faculty and staff

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Scholarship information / details: Students must begin their studies in the fall semester to be eligible, but no additional application is required. SAT or ACT exams are not required for consideration. Awards are renewable for all four years, and students may be awarded multiple scholarships. Many colleges, schools and departments consider students admitted to their academic programs for additional scholarship opportunities. In some cases, an additional application, audition, portfolio review or interview may be required to compete for those awards. After completion of the first year of study, students are eligible to apply for additional upperclass scholarships as well.
• Student / faculty ratio: 17:1
• Average class size: 26
• Number of programs offered: 250

POPULAR PROGRAMS

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Business Administration/Management/International Business
• Computer Science/Information Technology
• Engineering: Mechanical
• Film/Digital Media
• Finance/Banking
• Journalism/Creative Writing
• Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Located in Michigan’s beautiful Great Lakes Bay Region, Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) is a mid-sized, public university with a thriving campus community. With an overall student population of about 7,000 students - including 230 international students from more than 40 different countries - SVSU is a diverse suburban campus with endless opportunities for international students. Generous scholarships are available, including the Red & White Award, which is a nearly 50% tuition scholarship. SAT and ACT scores are not required for admission, though they will be used for additional scholarship consideration.

Saginaw Valley State University - Virtual Tour

EMAIL

• intadmit@svsu.edu

FAST FACTS

• Total enrollment: 7,523
• Undergraduate enrollment: 6,522
• Number of international students: 230
• Annual tuition: $22,045
• Estimated tuition + fees + living expenses, etc.: $35,930

HIGHLIGHTS

• U.S. News: #110 Regional Universities Midwest
• #128 Top Performers on Social Mobility
• #39 Top Public Schools
• Niche: #16 Best College Campus in America
• #6 Best College Dorms in America

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Scholarship information / details: Red & White Scholarship
• Average class size: 23
• Number of programs offered: 90

POPULAR PROGRAMS

• Accounting
• Chemistry
• Design/Graphic Design
• Engineering: Electrical
• Engineering: Mechanical
• Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Stony Brook University New York’s flagship university and No. 1 public university is one of America’s most dynamic public universities, a center of academic excellence and an internationally recognized research institution that is changing the world. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. After more than 60 years of existence, Stony Brook is ranked among the top 80 universities in the nation and top 35 public universities in the nation.

Stony Brook University - The State University of New York - Virtual Tour

EMAIL

• enrollintl@stonybrook.edu

FAST FACTS

• Total enrollment: 25,710
• Undergraduate enrollment: 17,509
• Number of international students: 4,000
• Annual tuition: 24,990
• Estimated tuition + fees + living expenses, etc.: 48,000

RANKINGS

• One of the top 80 universities in the nation (U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges, 2023)
• Among the top 35 public universities in the nation (Forbes America's Top Colleges, 2022; U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges, 2023)
• No. 1 public university in New York (U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges, 2023)
• Among the top 10 universities in the nation for diversity and internationalization (QS U.S. University Rankings, 2021)

HIGHLIGHTS

• Member of the invitation-only Association of American Universities, comprising the 65 leading research institutions in North America
• Proud home to Nobel laureates, Guggenheim fellows and MacArthur grant winners
• Ranked ninth among hospitals in New York State (U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals, 2022–2023)

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Student / faculty ratio: 19:1
• Number of programs offered: 200

POPULAR PROGRAMS

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Business Administration/Management/International Business
• Communications
• Computer Science/Information Technology
• Engineering: Electrical
• Engineering: Mechanical
• Journalism/Creative Writing
• Mathematics/Statistics
• Physics

Ranked 3rd in Asia and 17th in the World in Education in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022, EdUHK is one of the eight government-funded universities in Hong Kong, building a multidisciplinary learning environment that is not only about Education, but also Humanities, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, Science and etc.

The Education University of Hong Kong - Virtual Tour

EMAIL

• gao@eduhk.hk

FAST FACTS

• Total enrollment: 7,683
• Undergraduate enrollment: 5,280
• Number of international students: 200
• Annual tuition: HK$1,40,000 per annum
• Estimated tuition + fees + living expenses, etc.: HK$64,000

RANKINGS

• Ranked 3rd in Asia and 17th in the World in Education in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.

HIGHLIGHTS

• EdUHK is one of the eight government-funded universities in Hong Kong, building a multidisciplinary learning environment that is not only about Education, but also Humanities, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, Science and etc.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Scholarship information / details: Renewable entrance scholarships ranging from HK$70,000 (approx. US$9,000) to HK$185,000 (approx. US$23,700) per annum are provided for aspiring, committed and high-quality international students with outstanding academic achievements and good interview performances to join EdUHK 2023 full-time undergraduate programmes. Applicants will be considered for their eligibility of entrance scholarship during the selection process and no separate application is required.
• Number of programs offered: 23

POPULAR PROGRAMS

• Education
• English Literature/English
• Environmental Science
• History
• Music
• Psychology
• Studio Art

Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo (UB) is a nationally ranked, public, research university with an international reputation for academic excellence; UB faculty has included Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners. Ranked as a best value and "best buy," UB offers nearly 400 academic programs and research opportunities. Its global focus prepares students for work and collaborative, diverse leadership opportunities across the world. The large-university opportunities and the small-school benefits of studying with world-famous research faculty make UB the #1 choice.

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York - Virtual Link

EMAIL

• intiem@buffalo.edu

FAST FACTS

• Total Enrollment: 30,000
• Undergraduate Enrollment: 20,000
• Number of International Students: 5,500
• Annual Tuition: $24,740
• Estimated Tuition, Fees, Living Expenses, etc.: $45,637

RANKINGS

• The first SUNY institution invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities, an association of elite research universities in the U.S. and Canada
• Among the top 40 public universities in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education)
• #1 public school in New York State (U.S. News & World Report)
• One of the “best values” in higher education (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance)
• Top 25 for hosting international students in the U.S. for more than 15 years (Institute of International Education)

HIGHLIGHTS

• High four-year graduation rate, low average student debt at graduation, abundant financial aid, a low sticker price and overall great value (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance)
• Stellar academics and for all it is doing to make college affordable, especially for applicants with need in these tough economic times (The Princeton Review)

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Scholarships: Merit-based awards available; for more information visit https://www.buffalo.edu/internationaladmissions/scholarships
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
• Number of Programs Offered: 300+ degree programs

POPULAR PROGRAMS

• Aviation/Aerospace Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Business Administration/Management/International Business
• Computer Science/Information Technology
• Engineering: Civil
• Engineering: Electrical
• Engineering: Industrial
• Engineering: Mechanical

As one of Canada’s top innovation universities, the University of Waterloo offers programs in business, engineering, health, humanities and social sciences, the environment, math, and science. Waterloo is also home to the world's largest paid internship program. You’ll alternate school and paid work terms with our network of 7,100 employers, including many of the world’s top brands. You’ll gain up to two years of relevant experience before you start your career. Many graduates also pursue further education such as law, medicine, business, or specialized master’s programs on campus or at other top universities around the world.

University of Waterloo - Virtual Tour

EMAIL

• seetha@uwaterloo.ca

FAST FACTS

• Total enrollment: 40,000
• Undergraduate enrollment: 34,000
• Number of international students: 2,500
• Annual tuition: $43,000 - $63,000 CAD
• Estimated tuition + fees + living expenses, etc.: $59,000 - $6,000 CAD

RANKINGS

• 1st in Canada for most innovative institution
• 3rd overall best university in the country
• 1st in Canada for graduate rate employment
• 3rd in Canada for Engineering

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Scholarship information / details: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/financing/scholarships
• Student / faculty ratio: 31:1
• Average class size: 50
• Number of programs offered: 500

POPULAR PROGRAMS

• Accounting
• Engineering: Chemical
• Engineering: Civil
• Engineering: Electrical
• Engineering: Industrial
• Environmental Science

Valencia College is located in gorgeous, sunny Orlando, Florida. We are a community college that offers primarily Associate degrees with some bachelor degree plans. Most of our students will spend their first two years of university studies at Valencia before transferring out to complete their bachelor degree at one of Florida's four-year universities. Many students find Valenica a great place to start due to our: (1) Accessible admissions standards; (2) Small class sizes; (3) Tuition which costs about half as much as going directly to university. We also have two-year Associate in Science degrees that will prepare you to enter the workforce directly after completion. Valencia has nearly 1500 International Students from over 100 countries worldwide. We provide world-class care to our beloved international students, and we have an excellent academic reputation nationwide. We also have a fantastic Intensive English Program for students looking to quickly improve their English skills.

Valencia College - Virtual Tour

EMAIL

• internationalstudents@valenciacollege.edu

FAST FACTS

• Total enrollment: 60,000
• Undergraduate enrollment: 60,000
• Number of international students: 1,400
• Annual tuition: $9,500
• Estimated tuition + fees + living expenses, etc.: $24,580 financial proof for Declaration of Finances and I-20 approval

RANKINGS

• Ranked #5 in the USA in number of international students at the community college level

HIGHLIGHTS

• **Scholarships: https://international.valenciacollege.edu/scholarships.php
• **Our wonderful Hospitality and Culinary Program: https://valenciacollege.edu/academics/programs/as-degree/hospitality-and-culinary.php
• **Our most popular major, Business: https://valenciacollege.edu/academics/programs/business/index.php
• **Kind and supportive International Student Services Department: https://international.valenciacollege.edu/

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Scholarship information / details: https://international.valenciacollege.edu/scholarships.php
• Student / faculty ratio: 19:1
• Average class size: 18
• Number of programs offered: 140

POPULAR PROGRAMS

• Business Administration/Management/International Business
• Communications
• Culinary Arts
• Education
• Film/Digital Media
• Hotel Management/Tourism
• Music
• Pre-Medical/Pre-Med