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General Information
Full Name of University:
University of Nebraska - Kearney
Number of Utrecht Network semesters you can accept during 2019/20 (not students):
4; 2 students/semester
(2018/19: 4; 2 students/semester)
General University Website:
http://www.unk.edu
International Office/Website for Incoming Students:
http://www.unk.edu/international/
Contact person for incoming and outgoing students:
Ann Marie Park, Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator
2504 19th Avenue
(308)865-8944 - phone
(308)865-8947 - fax
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Application website. If paper only, please write “paper only.”
https://admit.nebraska.edu/applyUNK/login.action
How does the application and admissions process differ for undergraduate versus graduates?
Yes, admission is processed through two different offices on campus.
Other important notes
N/A
Last updated
February 2019
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Academics
Areas of study open to undergraduate exchange students (list explicitly)
add info here
Are graduate areas open for exchange?
Yes, (http://www.unk.edu/academics/gradstudies/Graduate_Studies___Research)
Areas of study open to graduate exchange students (list explicitly)
N/A
Can advanced undergraduate students take graduate level courses?
Yes, English proficiency TOEFL 550 graduate catalog.
Can graduate student take undergraduate level courses?
Yes
Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between exchange departments or faculties
N/A
Areas of study not available to exchange students
name, title, full address, phone, fax, email:
None
Websites for course offerings
http://aaunk.unk.edu/catalogs/current/index/prog.asp
Required minimum and maximum number of credits available through the exchange
For both undergraduate & graduate
12-15 credits available through the exchange
Are summer courses available as exchange (non fee-paying)?
If so, please provide summer school website.
No
Do students register for classes in advance or upon arrival?
N/A
Language Requirements
UG: TOEFL score of 500 PBT, iBT score of 61
IELTS 5.5 and StepEiken (Japan) Grade 2ALanguage test certificate required?
If so, which and when: before admission or upon arrival?
If English is a non-native language, the above requirements must be satisfied upon application
Preparatory language course for incoming students?
Indicate dates and costs
English Language Institute fees are extra
Are there any special advising or registrations concerns that students should be aware of? Are services available to assist in registration or course selection?
Office of Academic Advising counsels prior to course registration
Additional Notes
N/A
Last updated
12/01/14
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Dates
Host Application deadline for each term
Fall: 2nd Friday in May prior to semester of intended study
Spring: 2nd Friday in October prior to semester of intended studyAcademic Calendar
Please list exact dates
Fall: August 24 - December 17, 2015
Spring: January 11 - May 5, 2016Examination period(s)
Fall: December 14 - 17, 2015
Spring: May 2 - 4, 2016If there is a break between the academic course calendar and exams, can arrangements be made so the student may take exams early?
(i.e. semester ends in December and exams are late January).
No
Orientation session(s) for incoming students
Is it mandatory, indicate dates and costs
Fall: Third week August
Spring: First week of JanuaryCourse registration deadline
http://www.unk.edu/offices/registrar/academic_policies_handbook/Change_of_Schedule_Drop_Add.php
Last updated
12/01/14
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Costs
Total cost estimates per month in US Dollars
(broken down below)
Housing
http://www.unk.edu/offices/reslife/room_and_board_rates.php
Meals
http://www.unk.edu/offices/reslife/room_and_board_rates.php
Books
$500
Local Transportation
Taxi Cabs - $5 per ride (approximate)
Health Insurance
http://www.unk.edu/offices/counseling_healthcare/health-care/insurance-information%20.php
Other
(please indicate and specify any mandatory additional fees)
N/A
Is comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed?
If not, please include fees in “other” field above.
Yes
Additional Notes
N/A
Last Updated
12/01/14
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Housing and Student Life
Is housing assistance available? How do students apply, and is it guaranteed?
Yes
Housing options
On-campus
Housing Website and Contact Person(s)
http://www.unk.edu/reslife/
Ms. Sandra Heiden (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)Do students apply for housing with their regular application or is it separate?
Please list housing application deadline.
The on-line housing application is separate from the regular application. Rolling deadline
What kinds of health facilities are available at the university?
http://www.unk.edu/offices/counseling_healthcare/
Are internships available?
No
Are student jobs available/allowed?
Yes, limited on campus
Additional Notes
N/A
Last Updated
12/01/14
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Promotional Materials
Please add links to promotional materials below
Please keep in mind that these resources are here for partners to use to promote exchanges; this is not itself a promotional website. As such, please simply link to your promotional materials and refrain from embedding video or images on this page.
University Image Library:
University or Departmental Brochures:
Last Updated
23 May 2017