IUPUI
INDIANA UNIVERSITY–PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS
Reference Guide for Undergraduate International Students 2016–17
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CAMPUS OVERVIEW
TYPE OF UNIVERSITY
4 year, public, urban
TYPES OF DEGREES
Bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, law, and professional degrees
ACADEMIC TERMS
Fall (August–December), Spring (January–May)
LOCATION
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
CITIES NEARBY
Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Louis
Top 10 “Up and Coming” National Universities (U.S. News & World Report)
Top 200 Best National Universities (U.S. News & World Report)
RANKINGS
#74 Best Undergraduate Education According to Guidance Counselors (U.S. News & World Report)
#2 Most Popular Engineering School for International Students in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report)
TOTAL STUDENT
POPULATION
22,300 undergraduate students
8,200 graduate students
Over 1,900 international students from 150 countries
70% of classes have 30 or fewer
students
90% of full-time faculty have
professional or doctoral degrees
KEY FACTS
Student/Faculty ratio, 17:1
DEGREE PROGRAMS
225+ majors in 17 schools, including the IU Kelley School of Business, Purdue School of Engineering and
Technology, IU School of Medicine, and IU School of Dentistry. Depending on their major, students will
receive either an Indiana University degree or a Purdue University degree.
COST ESTIMATES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2016–17
COSTS
Tuition and Fees
$30,100
Books and Supplies
$1,250
Health Insurance
$1,550
Living Expenses
$11,700
Total
$44,600
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2016–17
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SCHOLARSHIP
Amount
Apply by
(Fall term)
Apply by
(Spring term)
Freshman Merit
$28,000 ($7,000 x 4 years) up to $60,000 ($15,000 x 4 years)
March 1, 2016
October 1, 2016
Transfer Merit
$10,000 ($5,000 x 2 years)
March 1, 2016
October 1, 2016
Competitive*
$76,000 ($19,000 x 4 years) up to
$108,000 ($27,000 x 4 years)
November 1, 2015
*Requires separate application through Honors College
School and Athletic
Consult department websites for details
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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IUPUI HONORS COLLEGE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
Minimum equivalent GPA of 3.75 (4.0 scale) honorscollege.iupui.edu
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
Minimum grade equivalent of a B average (above average marks)
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Minimum grade equivalent of a C average
APPLICATION INFORMATION
TYPES OF APPLICATIONS
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Undergraduate (incoming freshmen and transfer)
Graduate (admission requirements, costs,
and funding vary by program)
Fall term (Honors College): November 1, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall term: March 1, 2016
Spring term: October 1, 2016
ADMISSION DECISION
Typically 4–6 weeks after submission of all required application materials
SCHOOL CODE
(for score reporting)
SAT: 1325
APPLICATION FEE
$65 Required and non-refundable
OFFICIAL ACADEMIC
RECORDS (original language
+ English translation)
Official transcripts and school diplomas or matriculation examination results for every school attended
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
TOEFL
IELTS
SAT / ACT
IUPUI PIE
ELS
Standard Admission
80+
6.5+
500+ / 22+
LEVEL 7
—
International Academic
Pathway Admission
60–79
5.5–6.0
400–499 / 17–21
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 109+
TOEFL (iBT): 1325
ACT: 1214
An official English translation of each of your educational records, if not originally issued in English
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
AGREEMENT
Must be completed by student and each sponsor
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION
Bank statements, scholarships, or other official documentation showing sufficient funds for two
semesters of tuition, fees, and living expenses
SAT OR ACT EXAMS
Required for scholarship consideration or if graduating from a high school in the U.S. or Canada
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDY
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Complete IUPUI PIE Level 5 or ELS Level 109 and then begin academic studies.
PROGRAMS FOR INTENSIVE ENGLISH
IUPUI Program for Intensive English (PIE)
Located in the center of the IUPUI Campus
pie.iupui.edu
HOUSING INFORMATION
ELS Language Centers
(in the U.S. or Canada)
els.edu
housing.iupui.edu
ON-CAMPUS OPTIONS
Some options include Campus Apartments on the Riverwalk, University Tower (freshmen only), Ball
Residence Hall (freshmen only), and the Townhomes. We also offer residential-based learning communities,
including International House, Women in Science House, Purdue House (Engineering and Technology),
Herron House (Art and Design), and Kelley House (Business).
OFF-CAMPUS OPTIONS
Indianapolis offers more than 300 off-campus housing options throughout the city at all price ranges.
Office of International Affairs
Education and Social Work building, 2126
902 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 USA
Phone: 317-274-7000
Fax: 317-278-2213
International.iupui.edu