Established in 1869 as the state’s second teachers college, Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University System. SIU has developed a deserved reputation as a strong, diverse, student-centered, and research-intensive university that has a longstanding commitment to service and outreach. SIU is a nationally ranked public research university and regional economic catalyst that creates and exchange knowledge to shape future leaders, improve communities, and transform lives. At SIU, minority students make up 29 percent of the total enrollment, and the university continues to rank among the nation’s top universities in the number of degrees awarded to students in ethnic and racial minority groups. SIU is located in an area of great physical beauty, sixty miles from the historic confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, at the southern tip of Illinois.
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US$19,745
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100% of reviewers recommend Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Anonymous, India
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SIU helps you in your Prfessional development
Being a graduate student in the Rehabilitation Institute has provided me with a number of opportunities to develop professionally through my graduate assistantships. As a graduate assistant I have not only had the opportunity to collaborate with professors to teach classes, but also attend conferences t read full review
Being a graduate student in the Rehabilitation Institute has provided me with a number of opportunities to develop professionally through my graduate assistantships. As a graduate assistant I have not only had the opportunity to collaborate with professors to teach classes, but also attend conferences to present research ideas and enhance my networking skills. show less
Anonymous, Turkey
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Wonderful Academic Environment
Why did you choose to attend SIU? The doctoral program offers interdisciplinary courses and the academic environment cultivates multi-disciplinary research. What is your favorite class so far and why? History of Media Arts: Blaxploitation Films is my favorite class as it brings to light this important read full review
Why did you choose to attend SIU? The doctoral program offers interdisciplinary courses and the academic environment cultivates multi-disciplinary research. What is your favorite class so far and why? History of Media Arts: Blaxploitation Films is my favorite class as it brings to light this important genre through a historical perspective. What is your favorite place to go off campus? Giant City Park is my favorite location with its trails and beautiful scenery during autumn. show less
