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Bachelor of University Studies

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in University Studies is offered on campus at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in University Studies
Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to University Studies
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Program Coordinator
Research Assistant
Project Assistant

Curriculum

Generalist degree for students who no longer wish to pursue their original major
Emphasising broad foundations across disciplines
Comparison of methodologies and written expression. The page gives no credit total
Course names or career roles.

Entry requirements

Academic

Freshmen: high school GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; transfers: 2.0 college GPA (12+ credit hours); SAT/ACT . Official transcripts translated into English
English proficiency (or waiver)
financial statement and affidavit of support for the I-20
Freshman: 2.75 on 4.0 scale from high school; transfer: 2.0 on 4.0 scale from college work; SAT/ACT

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts (freshmen) or college transcripts (transfer, 12+ credit hours), translated into English; no essays or recommendation letters; financial statement and affidavit of support for the I-20

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 68
TOEFL PBT 520
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 47
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,421 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Carbondale
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	College of Liberal Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.