Undergraduate Exchange with
Tennessee Tech University
(www.tntech.edu)
Kwun-Lon Ting
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department & Center for
Manufacturing Research, Tennessee Tech University
Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Associate Editor, Journal of Mechanical Design
Exchange program at TTU
• For every student rather than the elite
• Every student is encouraged to apply and
participate in the exchange program.
• www.tntech.edu
International exchange programs at
Tennessee Tech University
• Magellan and ISEP
• One-on-one agreements with schools in Korea, Japan,
Sweden, Germany, Egypt, Brazil, Austria, and the Ukraine.
• At TTU, all J-1 students will pay in-state tuition.
(i. e. an automatic $12,100 tuition scholarship for
all international exchange students)
Step for application
• Step 1 - Apply for Admissions
Complete an International
Exchange/Visiting Student
Application (PDF) for admissions or
APPLY ONLINE.
Step 2 - Request Official
Transcripts
• Transcript to TTU from your institution.
• All transcripts must be in English.
Step 3- Cost and Affidavit of Support
• Evidence of financial support to cover the cost of attendance.
• The estimated amount required for issuance of the DS2019 is
$5900 U.S. dollars. You will take the DS2019 and apply for your J1 visa in your country.
• Be sure to pay the SEVIS fee prior to your visa appointment; go to
http://www.fmjfee.com to pay the $180 SEVIS fee via Western
Union (see www.fmjfee.com).
• Students already in the USA, who have a visa, must submit copies
of your passport, I-20/DS2019, I-94 and visa.
Tuition and fees: 2010-2011
All J-1 undergraduate students pay in-state fees
Undergraduate
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$0
$12,180
Fees
$5,800
$5,800
cost estimation
Undergraduate
official
Un-official
Tuition
Fees
Room & Board
$0
$5,800
$7,680
Books, Supplies
Personal
$1,700
$1,580
$0
$5,800
$ 3,200 and up
($400/month)
$
$
Transportation
$1,720
$1200 (flight)
Loan Fees
TOTAL
$20
$18,500
$0
$10,200 and up
Step 4 - English Language
Proficiency
• ESL: no min. score is required.
• ESL and major:
475 paper 52 Ibt 150 Computer
• Major: 500 paper toefl; 61 IBT: 173
Computer
ESL (English as second language)
• ESL: If 20 hours a week, $450 a month.
• No Toefl requirement
• Short term
Step 5- Complete Health Forms
• Two forms must be completed and
submitted to Health Services before a
student can enroll:
• Student Health Form (PDF)
• Meningitis/Hepatitis Form (PDF)
Step 6 - Submit All Materials
• Send all materials to:
• International Student Affairs
Tennessee Tech University
1 William L. Jones Dr., Derryberry
Hall Rm. 103, Box 5093
Cookeville, TN 38505 USA
• Phone: (931) 372-3634
Fax: (931)
372-3674
Affordable study abroad at TTU
• International exchange for everyone
• Requiring no university agreement
• Duration: one or two semesters
• One semester internship allowed
• No degree at TTU but transferable
• A shorter intensive language program is
available. (starting July 1)