Description

Eastern Michigan University offers a variety of study abroad programs including Cultural History Tours, travel and study tours, direct exchanges, intensive language and winter break programs. Most programs are open to students from any college or university. EMU students can apply financial aid awards toward the programs. We also provide advising and information about study abroad opportunities available through other universities, work or volunteer opportunities abroad and budget travel.

Highlights

Eastern Michigan University is about... People. Education. Service. Community engagement. Excellence...

Your success and well-being. Whether you are a student, alumnus/a, future student, friend, faculty or staff member, or community member, our success at EMU is about your success--academically, professionally, personally. Since 1849, EMU has been committed to the highest standards in the classroom, the community and the world. With 24,000 students of all ages and walks of life from around the globe, we are able to combine a world-class university with a thriving, connected community environment.

EMU is an exciting place to visit, to study, to research, to teach, to work and to grow.

Our institutional values say a lot about us:
* Teaching and learning
* Excellence
* Human dignity and respect
* Diversity
* Scholarship and intellectual freedom
* Public engagement
* Leadership and participatory decision making
* Integrity

There's a lot more to know about EMU. You'll find much of it on our web site, but not everything. That's why we are extending an invitation to you to visit us on campus at any time, to get to know us in person. We think you'll like what you find.

University Attributes

In 1849, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclusive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United States.

Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

The University currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the Universitys Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school.

Eastern Michigans exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year.

EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.

Degrees Available

• Associates
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Doctorate
• Master of Arts
• Master of Science

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Experience Required

no

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Two weeks

Eastern Michigan University's Mission Statement

Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Eastern Michigan University offers a variety of study abroad programs including Cultural History Tours, travel and study tours, direct exchanges, intensive language and winter break programs. Most programs are open to students from any college or university. EMU students can apply financial aid awards toward the programs. We also provide advising and information about study abroad opportunities available through other universities, work or volunteer opportunities abroad and budget travel.

Year Founded

1849