University of South Dakota

• Year of foundation: 1862
• Location: Vermillion, South Dakota, USA
• Age: from 18 years old
• Type of institution: university
• Language of instruction: English
• Form of study: full-time / online
• Type of housing: student residence / apartment rental.

The University of South Dakota is a state humanitarian university with specialization in several areas: medical sciences, business, law. Every year more than 10,000 students study there, including Russians and foreigners, for whom undergraduate, graduate and distance learning programs are available.

Today, the University of South Dakota is one of six government agencies governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, which consists of nine members appointed by the local governor. The university uses effective systems and teaching methods so that each USD graduate is a specialist in the chosen field of activity.

The South Dakota Institute supports distance learning: some programs and degrees are available online, so a student can get a foreign education without leaving his home country. For Russians and foreigners seeking to get a quality education and willing to move up the career ladder, more than 40 distance learning programs are available. USD Online and Off-Campus Education programs offer accredited, high-quality academic programs and courses with flexible study hours and accessibility anywhere where there is a computer and the Internet.

Awards and university rankings:

• US News & World Report "Best national Universities"
• Princeton Review "Best 382 Colleges"
• US News & World Report "Best for Rural Medicine"
• Princeton Review "Best Law schools"
• Princeton Review "Best Business Schools"
• US News & World Report " Best Online Graduate Business Programs".

Colleges and schools of the University of South Dakota:

• Art and science
• Business
• Education
• art
• Medical sciences
• The medicine
• School of law.

The University of South Dakota is the only university of state that has law and medical faculties, an art school and a business school. The University of South Dakota confidently keeps up with the times: it supports the majority of modern trends, regularly upgrades its campuses, invites the best modern specialists and supports active student activities.

The University of South Dakota is located on an attractive campus along the banks of the Missouri River in South Dakota. Vermillion City is a safe and welcoming place for the university and its students, and in the city, the surrounding countryside and neighboring communities there are numerous opportunities for entertainment and cultural activities.

Available accommodation options at University of South Dakota :

• Student residences
• Removable apartments.

The cost of living in a hostel:

At the request of the student, it is possible to organize three meals a day, the cost is from $ 1662 / semester.

• Accreditation of the North-Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1913
• University membership in prestigious organizations
• Ability to improve language skills with native speakers
• Effective education system abroad
• Student residence for students
• Equipped with modern technology campus university
• Location away from the bustle of the city
• Immersion with a new culture and expanding horizons
• Distance Learning in the USA
• The university consists of 7 different colleges and schools.
• Good admission conditions for Russians and foreigners
• Impeccable reputation in the field of science
• The best State University with the highest rating in the world market
• Availability of scholarships, grants, financial assistance from the institute
• Assistance in finding employment by the Institute
• A high percentage of graduate employment.

The University of South Dakota has more than 120 organizations and clubs : community, sports, religious, professional, preparatory and hobby groups. Meetings and classes are held in specially equipped premises, where there is everything necessary for conducting classes, meetings, trainings, and lessons.

The new sports complex Sanford Coyote includes basketball and volleyball courts, as well as scientific, medical and research laboratories and a library in the university. For students are available:

• National Music Museum
• Oscar Howe Gallery
• University Art Galleries
• Warren M. Lee Art Center.

Restaurants, cinemas, cafes and specialty shops in the city center are within walking distance of the campus. If you go on a road trip, you can reach Sioux Falls or Sioux City in less than an hour, in Omaha in two, and in Minneapolis in five.

Prices for studies at the University of South Dakota depend on the chosen program, course, duration and form of study.

The academic year consists of two semesters:

A sample list of expenses at the University of South Dakota :

Additional expenses:

• Round trip flight
• Round trip
• Consular, visa fees
• Mandatory Medical Insurance
• Excursions, entertainment, pocket money
• Gym membership
• Fare
• Additional English courses.

For successful admission to the University of South Dakota, it is important to comply with the requirements for admission: prepare a list of necessary documents and meet the deadlines for applying. When submitting documents to the University of South Dakota, the applicant must pay $ 20 to $ 35 for the application. Required documents:

• Completed application
• Documents confirming knowledge of the English language
• Official Transcripts - a document with the name of the courses completed, the number of hours listened, the estimates obtained
• Passport
• The official financial statement is to confirm that the student is able to pay at least a year of study.

Deadlines for receiving documents:

Language requirements for Russians and foreigners:

Foreign students who have graduated from high school in the United States have the right not to pass an additional language exam if their average score is 2.6 or higher and there are results of an ACT or SAT test.

At the University of South Dakota, 81% of students receive financial support from the university. Types of financial programs for students:

• Scholarships
• Grants
• Financial help.

There are different types of scholarships, and each student has the right to apply annually for any of them, having first evaluated their chances. Scholarships can be obtained for different types of merit: academic, sports, to conduct research, to obtain a specialty in a particular field, for the presence of talent.

Grants - financial assistance to cover the cost of study, which does not require reimbursement; for the last academic year, the maximum amount of remuneration was $ 6095. The amount of each grant depends on your financial needs and cost of training.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision