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• LocationLaramie, The United States
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The University of Wyoming (UW) is a public research university in Laramie, a mountain town in southeast Wyoming (United States) set on a high plain between two mountain ranges, at 7,220 feet. It is the state's only four-year university and holds R1 research status in the Carnegie Classification. UW has 10,819 students, and its students and staff come from 73 countries.

UW offers more than 200 areas of study at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level, on campus and online. According to the university, most full-time graduate students receive assistantships and funding.

For international students, International Student Services provides immigration advising, cultural programmes and student services. Eligible international freshmen may receive the International Brown & Gold Commitment, an award based on GPA. Non-native speakers who need to improve their English can join the Intensive English Program of the English Language Center: 15-week courses with 18 to 20 hours of instruction per week. Students live in residence halls or campus apartments, and UW also runs education abroad programmes.

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1000 E. University Ave, Laramie, WY, The United States, 82071

First-year international applicants apply online (non-refundable fee of US$40) and provide:

• Official transcripts sent by the school or a NACES-approved agency, in the original language with an official English translation
• Official proof of English proficiency sent by the testing agency
• An official bank statement as proof of financial support
• A scanned copy of a valid passport

Applications for the fall, spring and summer semesters are accepted after the recommended dates, but late applicants may not have time to complete immigration requirements. Graduate and transfer applicants follow separate international requirements.

Teaching is in English. Minimum scores:

• Undergraduate: TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 6, Duolingo 100, PTE 50, Cambridge B2 First, iTEP 4, TOEIC 675, or SAT ERW 460 / ACT English 20
• Graduate: TOEFL iBT 76, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110, PTE 56, Cambridge B2 First, iTEP 4.5, TOEIC 695

Native English speakers who are citizens of, or hold a university degree from, listed English-speaking countries may be exempt. The English Language Center runs a separate Intensive English Program (15-week courses) for students who need to improve their English.

Eligible international freshmen may qualify for the International Brown & Gold Commitment, awarded on the basis of GPA; proof of financial support is still required. Most full-time graduate students receive assistantships and funding, according to the university.

First-year students are required to live on campus (exemptions can be requested). Options:

• Residence halls with traditional double, suite-style and single rooms, plus communities focused on academics, leadership and other themes, and honors housing
• UW apartments (Bison Run Village, River Village, Landmark Village, Spanish Walk) for upper-year and graduate students and students with families

Meal plans can be used at the dining centre, the Wyoming Union, coffee shops and campus stores.

https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/international/requirements-first-year.html