Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 60

Tuition Fee

 CAD 13,237 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Southeast Missouri State University

  CAD 8,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 79
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 53.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Merit Based Scholarship

International Scholarships

• International Academic Excellence Award - 3.75
• International Achievement Award (IAA) Beginning Freshmen - GPA 3.25, GPA is evaluated for scholarship purposes based on the highest level the applicant has completed at the time of application. 
• International Achievement Award (IAA) Transfer Student - GPA 3.0, 24+ transferable credit hours from an accredited college or university (two- or four-year)
• International Student Scholarship - Freshmen - GPA 2.5
• International Student Scholarship - Transfer - GPA 2.5
• International Student Scholarship – Graduate - GPA 3.0

For more details please visit https://semo.edu/student-support/financial-services/financial-aid/international-scholarships.html

Amount/ Range

• International Academic Excellence Award - 8000 USD, ($4,000 fall and $4,000 spring)
• International Achievement Award (IAA) Beginning Freshmen - 7260 USD
• International Achievement Award (IAA) Transfer Student - 7260 USD
• International Student Scholarship - Freshmen - 2000 USD
• International Student Scholarship - Transfer - 2000 USD
• International Student Scholarship – Graduate - 1000 USD
   

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.