The Globe is Your
Campus
Kent State recognizes that we live in an ever
expanding global society, which is why we offer
several rewarding overseas study programs
coordinated through our Education Abroad office.
Kent State University’s premier international
program in Florence, Italy offers a unique Italian
experience with course offerings in many academic
areas. Our program in Geneva, Switzerland offers
a wide range of courses, as well as the opportunity
to intern with globally-recognized organizations.
Students can also choose to study as long-term
exchange students in over 50 countries or participate
in short-term faculty-led study abroad courses. For
more information, contact:
International
Baccalaureate
Students
Education Abroad
+1-330-672-7980
edabroad@kent.edu
www.kent.edu/educationabroad
Office of Global Education
Office of Global Education
106 Van Campen Hall, 625 Loop Road
Kent, OH 44242 USA
+1-330-672-7980
www.kent.edu/globaleducation
International Admissions
+1-330-672-7980 | intladm@kent.edu
www.kent.edu/globaleducation/international-admissions
Domestic Admissions
+1-800-988-KENT (5368) | kentadm@kent.edu
www.kent.edu/admissions
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Office of Global Education
Why Kent State?
Accelerate
Your Academic
Success
Academic excellence is a cornerstone
of Kent State University. That’s
why we welcome graduates of
International Baccalaureate
schools to continue their world-class
education at Kent State. From
unique academic opportunities
to an attractive campus setting,
International Baccalaureate students
will discover numerous beneficial
advantages of a Kent State
education.
Academic Credit
Depending on your IB test areas and resulting
exam scores, you can earn instant academic
credit for courses equivalent to your liberal
education requirements (see guide at right) –
enabling you to bypass those courses and
immediately accelerate your studies. You’ll also
create greater flexibility in your course schedule,
enjoy a semester or two with more free time,
potentially reduce you overall tuition expense
and in some programs even graduate sooner
than expected.
Honors College
International Baccalaureate students are also
encouraged to apply to the Honors College, an
exclusive community of academic excellence
and achievement. As a student in the Honors
College, you will enjoy the benefits of a close-knit
community of dedicated fellow scholars, smaller
class sizes, the ability to participate in research
programs within your chosen field, one-on-one
academic guidance by faculty mentors, additional
opportunities for education abroad and a diverse
range of classes that are structured to give you a
deeper, more intensive learning experience.
Scholarships
ent State offers its students a variety of scholarK
ship awards. In order to be considered for scholarships, all students must take the ACT or SAT.
Please visit the university scholarship website for
more information about individual scholarship
deadlines and requirements.
A Kent State education also offers you countless
more life-enriching experiences. Blessed with
spacious, tree-lined grounds, Kent State provides
both a diverse, multi-cultural student population
and a safe, secure campus setting. The town of
Kent, known as Tree City, is centrally located in
Northeast Ohio, home to many of the world’s
most respected corporations, as well as a wealth of
internationally known cultural attractions. Nature
abounds in Northeast Ohio, including the nearby
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Great Lakes
and the Appalachian Mountain chain. Several
major metropolitan areas – Cleveland, Chicago,
Pittsburgh, Detroit, New York City, Washington
DC and Toronto – are within easy reach by car,
bus or train, while two local airports give you rapid
access anywhere in the world.
The Northeast Ohio area is also one of the most
affordable places to live in the U.S. – add Kent
State’s reasonable tuition costs and you have a
highly favorable match between the cost and quality
of your education.
With all it has to offer, why wouldn’t you want to accelerate
yourself at Kent State University?
As an International Baccalaureate student
at Kent State, you’ll enjoy the benefits of (top
to bottom) earned academic credits that allow
you to bypass designated courses; significant
research opportunities within our Honors
College; a safe, secure, tree-lined campus
that‘s within easy reach of numerous social,
cultural and natural attractions; and ample
opportunities to supplement your education
with overseas study programs.
Kent State University | Academic Equivalency Cross Reference
Test Area
Score
Course Equivalency
5, 6 or 7
6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
Exemption Waiver for English Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)
Exemption Waiver for English Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)
ENG 11011
Kent Core Humanities
Classical Languages: Greek HL
Acquisition Classical Languages: Greek SL
Classical Languages: Latin HL
Classical Languages: Latin SL
Language B: Arabic HL
Language B: Arabic SL
Language B: Chinese HL
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
Language B: Chinese SL
Language B: French HL
Language B: French SL
Language B: German HL
Language B: German SL
Language B: Hebrew HL
Language B: Hebrew SL
Language B: Italian HL
Language B: Italian SL
Language B: Japanese HL
Language B: Japanese SL
Language B: Kiswahili HL
Language B: Kiswahili SL
Language B: Portuguese HL
Language B: Portuguese SL
Language B: Russian HL
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
Language B: Russian SL
Language B: Spanish HL
Language B: Spanish SL
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
GRE 14201, GRE 14202, GRE 24201, GRE 24202
GRE 14201, GRE 14202
LAT 16201, LAT 16202, LAT 26201, LAT 26202
LAT 16201, LAT 16202
ARAB 11101, ARAB 11102, ARAB 21201, ARAB 21202
ARAB 11101, ARAB 11102
CHIN 15101, CHIN 15102, CHIN 25201, CHIN 25202
(Mandarin Chinese Only)
CHIN 15101, CHIN 15102 (Mandarin Chinese Only)
FR 13201, FR 13202, FR 23201, FR 23202
FR 13201, FR 13202
GER 11201, GER 11202, GER 21201, GER 21202
GER 11201, GER 11201
HEBR 12101, HEBR 12102, HERB 22104, HEBR 22105
HEBR 12101, HEBR 12102
ITAL 15201, ITAL 15202, ITAL 25201, ITAL 25202
ITAL 15201, ITAL 15202
JAPN 15101, JAPN 15102, JAPN 25201, JAPN 25202
JAPN 15101, JAPN 15102
PAS 10101, PAS 10102, PAS 20101, PAS 20102
PAS 10101, PAS 10102
HRTG 10101, HRTG 10102, HRTG 20201, HRTG 20202
HRTG 10101, HRTG 10102
RUSS 12201, RUSS 12202, RUSS 12211, RUSS 12212,
RUSS 22211, RUSS 22201, RUSS 22212, RUSS 22202
RUSS 12201, RUSS 12202, RUSS 12211, RUSS 12212
SPAN 18201, SPAN 18202, SPAN 28201, SPAN 28202
SPAN 18201, SPAN 18202
English
Language A: Language and Literature HL
Language A: Language and Literature SL
Language A: Literature HL
Language A: Literature SL
Language Acquisition
English Proficiency
International Baccalaureate students can receive an exemption waiver for the English Proficiency requirement (TOEFL,
IELTS) if they have acquired a minimum score of 5 on the higher level (or 6 on the standard level) English language
exam. Please list Kent State University as a recipient of the official test scores when signing up for the IB exams.
The Arts
Theater SL/HL
5, 6, or 7
Kent Core Fine Arts and Global Diversity
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5
6, or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5
6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
BUS 10123
ECON 22060, ECON 22061
Kent Core Social Sciences
GEOG 10160
GEOG 22061, GEOG 22062
GEOG 10160
POL 10500
Kent Core Humanities and Global Diversity
CS 10001
PHIL 11001
Kent Core Social Sciences
PSYC 11762
Kent Core Social Sciences
ANTH 18210
REL 11020
5
6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
5
6
7
5, 6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
6 or 7
5, 6 or 7
BSCI 10110
BSCI 10110, BSCI 10120
Kent Core Basic Sciences
CHEM 10060
CHEM 10060, CHEM 10062
CHEM 10060, CHEM 10062, CHEM 10061
Kent Core Basic Sciences
Kent Core Basic Sciences
PHY 13001, PHY 13021, PHY 13002, PHY 13022
Kent Core Basic Sciences
5, 6, or 7
5, 6, or 7
5, 6, or 7
5, 6, or 7
MATH 12003
MATH 12003
MATH 12002
MATH 11008, MATH 10041
Individuals and Societies
Business and Management
Economics HL
Economics SL
Geography HL
Geography HL
Geography SL
Global Politics SL/ HL
History SL/ HL
Information Technology in a Global Society SL/ HL
Philosophy SL/ HL
Psychology HL
Psychology HL
Psychology SL
Social and Cultural Anthropology SL/HL
World Religions SL
Sciences
Biology HL
Biology HL
Biology SL
Chemistry HL
Chemistry HL
Chemistry HL
Chemistry SL
Environmental Systems and Societies SL
Physics HL
Physics SL
Mathematics
Further Mathematics HL
Mathematics HL
Mathematics SL
Mathematics Studies SL
Additional Credits. You may be eligible for course credits in addition to those listed above. Please confer
with your academic advisor immediately upon your acceptance to Kent State for further information.