Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University ( EIU ) is a public higher education institution in the United States. The academic activities of the EIU began in 1895. The university campus is located away from the rhythm of city life and is located separately outside the city of Charleston.
University ranking. Eastern Illinois University is traditionally in the top 5% in the educational world rankings.
Admission and tuition fees. The Admissions Committee makes a decision on enrollment based on previous academic performance and exam results. For university admissions, over 70 percent of applicants are admitted to the university, but it is also worth bearing in mind that EIU’s acceptance rate can vary significantly depending on the chosen faculty. The academic year is traditionally divided into semesters, as in many other US universities. The cost of studying at the university is quite high and amounts to 20,000 USD per year. Master’s programs can also be considered quite expensive, the cost is 20,000 USD per year. Taking into account this fact, financial assistance from the university is available to successful students. In addition, today the educational institution offers students the opportunity to receive education remotely. This format is also very popular among students. On the official website of the university (http://www.eiu.edu ) you can find more detailed information about the cost of programs depending on the faculty.
The composition of the university. Eastern Illinois University can be attributed to medium-sized universities, where a total of no more than 15 thousand students study. The admission committee of the university accepts applications from both local and foreign citizens. The academic staff of the university includes 2000 teachers. The educational institution cooperates with other universities on the exchange of students. The university is represented in the following social networks Flickr , Twitter , Facebook , Linkedin .
University infrastructure. The educational institution has its own library. The university provides its students with accommodation on the territory of the student hostel.