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About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Based in Edwardsville, Illinois, close to the city of St. Louis, Missouri, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a nationally recognized university that offers high-quality, cost-effective higher education with excellent scholarship opportunities. Students at SIUE receive hands-on learning that builds confidence and helps them prove their worth in the global workplace.

The university is home to nearly 13,000 students, including nearly 900 international students from more than 60 countries. Students can choose from a vast number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including arts and sciences, engineering, business, education, health, and human behavior. The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education recently reclassified SIUE as a Doctoral/Professional University in recognition of its research programs.

According to Forbes America鈥檚 Top Colleges list, SIUE is ranked 4^th among public institutions in Illinois for success after graduation and student satisfaction, among others. Its students have the advantage of internships and full-time employment with leading companies like BJC Healthcare, the Boeing Company and Express Scripts.

SIUE鈥檚 campus is located on 2,660 acres of lush campus overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River valley. International students have access to a variety of support services, including academic advising, career placement, admissions, visas, cultural integration and housing assistance.

SIUE is consistently recognized as one of the safest campuses in the country. It has established comprehensive safety protocols and employs experienced police personnel who are key in maintaining a safe campus environment.

Graduate outcomes

SIUE offers numerous resources to help students start their career, including assistance with internship placement and twice-annual career fairs. In addition, the quality of an SIUE degree is recognized across the country and has allowed recent graduates to pursue doctoral degrees at such prestigious institutions as Stanford University, Georgia Institute of Technology and University of Illinois 鈥� Urbana Champaign.

The U.S. government allows international students to apply for work experience in their field of academic study. Students enjoy work permission for 12-36 months depending upon their field of study.  Nearly 90% of international students who graduate from SIUE and apply for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program secure a temporary employment position with a company in the U.S.

The SIUE campus is just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Students have access to internships and cooperative training opportunities at many technical, industrial and professional companies located in the metropolitan area. SIUE international students have gone on to jobs with IBM, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Emerson, Dell, Nestl茅 Purina, Bayer, Intel and Microsoft.

鈥淚 credit the SIUE experience for helping me become a business leader.鈥� Faizan Mustafa, MBA/MIS 鈥�01, CIT, Toyota Indus Motor Company Ltd, Pakistan

What鈥檚 new

Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award

International graduate students

SIUE automatically reviews all international applicants for the GEO Award which provides significant tuition savings.  Over the course of an international student鈥檚 two-year graduate program, they can save an average of USD 16,000 with the GEO award. This is a reduced tuition fee awarded to students with outstanding academic achievement and is available for the entire length of a student鈥檚 academic program.

Eligible applicants must be first-time, full-time students who can prove their academic qualifications and who are applying for a master鈥檚 programme at SIUE. The GEO award is valued at USD 8,190 for each year of the 2022-2023 academic year. Scholarship students must maintain their academic achievements while holding the award and need to abide by the university鈥檚 academic policy, stated in the graduate catalog.

International Undergraduate Students

The GEO award results in savings of more than USD 48,000 across an international student's four-year undergraduate degree. As with the GEO award for postgraduate students, the equivalent for undergraduate students is granted on the basis of outstanding academic achievement. The award can be offered for up to eight semesters.

The GEO undergraduate award is valued at a minimum of USD 9,679 for the 2022-2023 academic year.  No additional application is required, students are automatically reviewed for this award when they apply to the university.

IEP Program

SIUE offers an Intensive English Pathway (IEP) program that allows students to study English for one, two, or three semesters while beginning their degree coursework. The pathway is an affordable way to improve English skills, meet new friends and learn about American culture. Successful completion fulfills the English proficiency requirement of the university without additional standardized tests. siue.edu/iep. Visit the for more information.