At Baylor University
At Baylor University
At Baylor University
At Baylor University
At Baylor University
At Baylor University
At Baylor University
At Baylor University
At Baylor University
At Baylor University
At Baylor University
At Baylor University
At Baylor University
At Baylor University
Baylor University is a private Christian university that is nationally recognized in the United States as a top research institution. Baylor is a university with a diverse and vibrant campus community. Its 20,000+ students are represented by all 50 U.S. states and over 100 countries.
Baylor takes pride in blending innovative interdisciplinary research with educational excellence. The university’s guiding principles are grounded in its core Christian values, and Baylor’s campus is a welcoming space for students who come from a range of different cultures and backgrounds. A close-knit community of students and staff work together to foster an environment of discovery that is designed to ensure Baylor students fulfill their full potential as future global leaders.
Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor was chartered in 1845 and is the oldest university that has continuously operated in the state. The university’s stunning 1,000-acre campus sits in the center of Texas and is located on the Brazos River.
Baylor University prepares its international students for future career success. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate degree level programs, master’s programs, and doctoral programs. Baylor also offers a Master of Laws program and an education specialist in school psychology program.
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Assistant professor of physics at Baylor University, Benjamin Rose, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve as one of four project leaders for a research team working on NASA’s next large flagship space telescope mission.
Following on from the groundbreaking images and data collected by the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope, which have significantly developed the global understanding of space in recent years, Dr. Rose is part of an expert team who have recently earned USD 11 million in NASA funding. In his role, Dr. Rose will work to develop key research infrastructure solutions for future research in the field of space telescopes.
Baylor University’s Daniel Romo, Ph.D., is leading on synthetic chemistry for an international team of researchers who are developing an innovative new drug to treat hypoxic-ischemic brain injury (HIBI) in new-born children. HIBI can lead to permanent neurological damage in two out of every 1,000 new-born children in the United States.
Dr. Romo is the Schotts Professor of Chemistry and the co-director of the Baylor Synthesis and Drug-Lead Discovery Lab at Baylor. The team Dr. Romo leads has been awarded a grant of over USD 1 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to pursue further research on HIBI. The research project hopes to develop what could be a life-changing drug for many in the U.S.
US$57,083 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
US$55,382 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
Financial assistance is available from Baylor University for international students in the form of scholarships. All first-time international undergraduate students will be automatically considered for a merit-based scholarship. These scholarships will be awarded after a review of their submitted high-school academic transcripts.
International student applicants who are starting their first year of college or are transferring as undergraduate students are reviewed for merit-based scholarships through a holistic review process. Baylor also offers need-based financial aid dependent upon the student’s CSS Profile application, should they choose to submit it.
In addition to scholarships, international students at Baylor are eligible for on-campus work-study jobs, if their status allows them to work in the United States. These positions typically pay minimum wage and can be worked up to 20 hours per week.
Entry requirements for Baylor University vary on a course-by-course basis, and all international students are encouraged to consult the university's academic catalog for the relevant qualifications needed for each course.
All international students are required to provide proof of English language proficiency in order to study at Baylor. Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency includes official transcripts, which verify the completion of at least one year of full-time study at a high school located either in the U.S. or a high school outside the U.S. where English is the official language of the institution.
If students have not studied at a school where English is the language of instruction, Baylor also accepts the following English language proficiency tests:
Alternatively, an official SAT 1 Critical Reading score of 470, in old SAT scoring, or a new SAT reading score of 26 is accepted as evidence of English proficiency.
A written essay is also required as part of the application process.
International students should contact one of Baylor’s international Admissions Counsellors should they have any questions or queries with regards to the application process.
International students at Baylor University receive an innovative education from an outstanding faculty of full-time education professionals from the first moment they join the university. Baylor offers a personalized higher education experience, with average undergraduate class sizes of 26 pupils and a typical student-to-faculty ratio of 15-to-one.
At the university, students learn how to think critically from award-winning professors who are experts in their fields. Specially designed courses and teaching from world-leading academics help prepare students for graduate success in their chosen career pathways. All students are encouraged to pursue intellectual activities that inspire productive action for the greater global good. Integrating educational excellence with research discovery, teaching at Baylor is committed to promoting Christian values. The university delivers an educational experience where students receive the tools they need to succeed, serve, and lead at both a local and global level.
Baylor is recognized internationally for the strength of both its undergraduate and graduate courses. The university provides its international students with a wide range of opportunities to contribute and participate in cutting-edge research, designed to help them make a real difference in society. The university has a consistently high ranking by national rating services, who recognize Baylor as delivering both high-quality teaching and groundbreaking research. All courses at Baylor are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
In 2021, the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education awarded Baylor with the prestigious Research 1 classification, designating the university as a doctoral institution with “very high research activity.”
There are currently over 20,000 students enrolled at Baylor University. Around 75 percent of those students are undergraduate students, and some 25 percent are either graduate or professional students.
With more than 125 undergraduate degree programs available to prospective students and 80 master’s degree programs available for graduate students, Baylor provides a wide range of higher learning opportunities for its students. An additional 47 doctoral programs are currently available at the university, including a Master of Public Policy and Administration program and an Educational Specialist in School Psychology program.
Baylor University’s courses are split between the university’s 12 specialist schools and colleges. These are:
With a 1,000-acre award-winning campus located on the Brazos River, Baylor University provides its students with a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities to ensure they have the best possible university education.
The university provides, in addition to top learning facilities, a wealth of unique and specialist research libraries and resources.
There is Baylor-managed accommodation available for students, offered at 18 sites across the university. There are a range of housing options to cater to all budgets and requirements. Accommodation options range from single, double, and triple rooms in residence halls to various apartment options. There are six first-year communities, six living-learning communities, and three residential colleges. The full range of available housing options can be viewed via the university’s Campus Living & Learning information portal.
In addition to its cutting-edge academic facilities, Baylor is home to over 400 clubs and organizations. These include 40 national and local fraternities and sororities. The university additionally boasts a rich sporting history, with 17 varsity sports on offer. Baylor has produced five Olympic gold medalists with 10 gold medals between them, and the university’s women’s basketball team are 2005, 2012, and 2019 NCAA national champions, while the men’s team were NCAA winners as recently as 2021.
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