Tennessee Technological University

Tennessee Technological University (abbreviated as TTU ) is an educational institution of the state type that has been active in scientific and academic activities in America since the beginning of 1915. At the present time, the University of TTU is located near the city of Cookeville.

• Location: Cookeville, Tennessee, USA,
• Year founded: 1915,
• Type: public university,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Programs: bachelor's, master's, more than 55 fields of study.

Tennessee Technological University (TTU) — a public university in the city of Cookeville (Tennessee, USA), conducting research and academic activities since 1915. The campus is located in the central part of the state, at a convenient distance from Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga.

The university offers more than 55 degree programs — from engineering to education — and is known for its affordable tuition and strong practical preparation of students for future careers.

The university places emphasis on practical career preparation. Many programs recommend or require participation in a cooperative education program (COOP) — paid internships in the student's field. Internships are also widely available in the region.

Career Services helps students find COOP positions or internships and prepare their resumes. On-campus jobs are available for students.

Academic structure and programs:

• More than 55 educational programs — from engineering to education,
• Bachelor's and master's degree programs,
• University colleges, including College of Business and College of Education & Human Sciences,
• Programs for high school students: dual enrollment, joint enrollment, and early admission,
• Visiting International Program (VIP) for visiting students — for a semester or academic year,
• ESL language preparation programs and non-degree courses.

The university ranks first in the state of Tennessee in terms of return on investment in education. Many graduates complete their studies debt-free, and the average starting salary of graduates is one of the highest in the state.

• Cookeville is one of the cities with the lowest crime rate in the USA, and the university itself has the lowest crime rate among educational institutions in the state of Tennessee.
• Cookeville consistently ranks among the top ten localities in the USA with the lowest cost of living.
• The symbol and mascot of the university's students is the «Golden Eagle» (Golden Eagle).

We are talking about the university, which is among the medium in scale, since here every year about 15,000 people successfully complete a course. The academic university staff is about 2,900 teachers of the highest category. The University maintains close cooperation with universities around the world in the field of teacher and student exchange.

University Infrastructure

Students have a large scientific library. Students can count on places in the hostel on the campus. The university itself is famous throughout the world also due to its entry into such reputable groups as the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), The Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) and Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and others.

This is a higher education institution that traditionally ranks among the TOP 5 percent of the best of the best universities in the world.

The university campus is located in the city of Cookeville in central Tennessee — approximately one hour from Nashville, 1 hour 15 minutes from Knoxville, and 1 hour 30 minutes from Chattanooga.

The campus features student residences (both modern and traditional style) and apartments. International students are not required to live on campus; however, living near the academic buildings provides convenient access to classrooms and university resources.

The academic year is divided into semesters (fall, spring, and summer). A number of programs (laboratories, engineering, nursing, business, music) involve special additional fees. Developmental courses are priced separately from undergraduate-level programs.

Mandatory fees and expense categories (excluding tuition):

• Non-refundable undergraduate application fee,
• International fee,
• Deposit,
• Mandatory health insurance for all international students,
• SEVIS fee (paid before the visa interview),
• Transfer from Nashville International Airport and personal expenses.

Main enrollment stages:

1. Submitting an online application for admission.
2. Payment of the registration fee.
3. Submission of documents (transcripts, passport copy).
4. Confirmation of financial solvency and receipt of an invitation (Certificate of Admission, form DS-2019).
5. Obtaining a visa (F-1 or J-1) and completing the orientation program on campus.

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In order to join the ranks of students of this higher educational institution, it is necessary to submit a package of documents in advance, report on their past academic progress, and also successfully pass the entrance exams. According to statistics, about 80 percent of applications from applicants are approved. At the same time, locals and visitors from different countries of the entire globe simultaneously apply for places at the university.

Tuition fees at Tennessee Technological University

Each academic year in the institution is traditionally divided into semesters. Future bachelors and masters pay about $ 10,000 for each academic year. At the same time, the university always leaves students with the right and opportunity to return part of the costs, receiving a scholarship subject to good academic performance. The university conducts training in two systems - internally and remotely.

Only enrolled students are eligible to apply for scholarships. The following scholarships, in particular, are available for international undergraduate students:

• International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship — with a GPA of 3.3 or higher,
• International Undergraduate Multinational Scholarship — with a GPA of 3.0 and 25 hours of volunteer work,
• International Undergraduate Legacy Scholarship — for applicants whose relatives studied at the university, with a GPA of 3.0

The number of scholarships is limited; it is recommended to apply in advance.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision