Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

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   The short answer

   Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois, in the United States, and it suits students who want undergraduate or master’s study in a broad mix of professional and academic fields. It is also a practical option for students who want a university with several colleges and an additional center in East St. Louis.

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   What you can study

   You can study at bachelor’s and master’s level across 21 programmes, including Accounting, Administration of Juvenile Justice, Applied Psychology, Art Education Certification, Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Cybersecurity, Early Childhood/Elementary Education, and Economics. The university has eight constituent colleges covering arts and sciences, business, dentistry, education, engineering, graduate study, nursing, and pharmacy.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply for the level and programme they want, then check the current entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions on the official website. If they need credential evaluation, English-language proof, or visa support documents, those requirements should be confirmed directly with admissions before applying.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee in the information available here; confirm the current international rate with its admissions office. Budget separately for living costs in the Edwardsville and Greater St. Louis area, as those will depend on housing, transport, and personal spending.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it before applying, along with any English-language requirement. Also check whether your chosen programme is offered at bachelor’s or master’s level, what documents are needed for an international application, and whether you will study at the main campus or another site such as the East St. Louis Center.

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   How it compares

   Among 2,515 universities in the United States, SIUE stands out more for its range of undergraduate and graduate colleges than for a narrow specialist profile. If you want a public university with options across business, engineering, nursing, pharmacy, education, and other fields, it is more flexible than a single-subject institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.