WHY DO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHOOSE MEMPHIS?

RANKINGS + PRESTIGE PROGRESS + IDEAS U.S. News & World Report has repeatedly recognized We are a major research-intensive University the UofM in its list of Top Public Schools in the United with real-world opportunities for students States, and in 2021 we became ranked among the to engage in research as early as your world’s top universities in the Times Higher Education freshman year and to experience internships World University Rankings. with major corporations and organizations.

PRICE + EMPLOYABILITY Whether you earn your UofM degree on campus or online, it’s one of the most affordable paths to a successful career. We help you develop employability skills, connect you with opportunities to gain local work experience and are focused on high student rates of entry into the job market.

SUPPORT + BELONGING SCHOLARSHIPS + RECOGNITION UofM students come to us from 72 countries If you’re a top performer, apply for the prestigious and receive strong University support as their International Merit Scholarship just for International life, work and studies unfold here. Join student students — it makes college more affordable, while associations that represent your culture and enjoy recognizing academic success. Learn more at field trips and activities that immerse you in the memphis.edu/int-scholarship. Memphis experience.

WEATHER + RECREATION LOCATION + SIZE How does 234 days a year of sunshine Memphis is the 28th largest city in America, sound to you? That’s our average, so you a beautiful city lush with green spaces and can enjoy year-round outdoor recreation — more than 160 parks, including miles and biking, kayaking, jogging, music festivals, art miles of stunning riverfront access on the festivals, sports —Memphis weather makes mighty Mississippi River. it happen.

CULTURE + SOUL Memphis’ character is steeped in a rich history of diversity and creativity. From food to music to commerce, few places can match this city’s influence on modern culture. TOP 5 CITIES TOP MARKET FOR MILLENNIAL POPULATION GROWTH FOR JOB SEEKERS -Time, 2017 -indeed.com, 2018

COST OF LIVING IN MEMPHIS 68% LOWER THAN NEW YORK 29% LOWER THAN MIAMI LIVING 49% LOWER THAN SEATTLE 45% LOWER THAN LOS ANGELES

33% LOWER THAN CHICAGO nerdwallet.com

University of Memphis $1850 / 8 WEEKS Columbia University, New York $7376 / 8 WEEKS TUITION University of Miami $3250 / 6 WEEKS COST North Seattle College $3150 / 10 WEEKS University of California, Los Angeles $3525 / 6 WEEKS COMPARISONS University of Illinois at Chicago $3300 / 6.5 WEEKS -Intensive English USA SAFEST LARGE CAMPUS IN TENNESSEE

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The University of Memphis is immensely proud of our extremely diverse international student community. There’s no better place than Memphis — a city famous all over the world — to earn your degree.

For more information, contact Center for International Education Services 901.678.2814 | memphis.edu/cies

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University. It is committed to the education of a non-racially identifiable student body. UOM606-FY2021