International Student Guide

International Student Guide

EMBRY-RIDDLE OFFERS THE WORLD’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS IN AVIATION, AEROSPACE, BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, SECURIT Y, AND INTELLIGENCE.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE

• Seattle

residential campuses

New York City •

• Chicago

Washington, D.C. •

Denver •

• San Francisco

Las Vegas •

St. Louis •

Grand Canyon •

Nashville •

• Los Angeles

• Atlanta

Phoenix •

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA

PRESCOTT, ARIZONA

• St. Augustine

Houston •

Orlando & Disney World Parks •  Tampa •

• Kennedy Space Center

• Miami

Daytona Beach, Florida Just minutes from campus, you’ll find 23 miles of white sandy beaches offering almost every watersport and beachfront activity available.

P R E S C OT T C OMMUN I T Y  Prescott is a community of nearly 40,000 residents and is known for having the cleanest air of any city in the nation.  With more than 450 miles of hiking trails, rock climbing in the Granite Dells, kayaking on five area lakes, and four distinct seasons, you’ll find plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. DAY TONA B E ACH C OMMUN I T Y  Daytona Beach is a community of just over 61,000 residents and its beaches are where NASCAR racing was invented.  An hour’s drive away, students can visit Kennedy Space Center, Disney World and Universal Studios, or St. Augustine, the Spanish Colonial city founded in 1565.

Prescott, Arizona Located a mile high in the Bradshaw Mountains of central Arizona, Prescott was recently named “one of America’s best adventure towns.”

STUD E NT FACTS 5,700 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 564 GRADUATE STUDENTS 105 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED 17% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

STUD E NT FACTS 2,500 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 62 GRADUATE STUDENTS 34 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED 8% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

ATH L ET I C TE AMS

MEN WOMEN

MEN WOMEN

Baseball

Rowing Soccer Softball Tennis

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Basketball

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ATH L ET I C TE AMS

Cheerleading

CO-ED

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MEN WOMEN

MEN WOMEN

Cross Country 4

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Basketball

Softball

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Golf

Track & Field

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Cross Country 4

Volleyball Wrestling

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Lacrosse

Volleyball

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Golf

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Soccer

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asia campus

Study in Singapore Undergraduate and graduate degrees in aviation business administration, aeronautics, engineering and aviation at Embry-Riddle Asia will prepare you to effectively respond to the challenges facing Asia’s growing aviation industry. Based in Singapore, Embry-Riddle Asia offers full and part-time programs for secondary and higher secondary graduates and undergraduates interested in graduate programs. Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are offered both in the classroom for those wishing to study in Singapore and online and for those interested in studying close to home.

Mongolia

Japan

South Korea

China

Taiwan

India

Thailand

Philippines

Malaysia

Singapore

Indonesia

Good To Know

 International transfer students with at least 28 credits are not required to live on campus; however, many choose to do so.  On-campus housing may also be available to graduate students. S E R V I C E S F O R I NTE RNAT I ONA L STUD E NTS  The Center for International Programs and Services (Arizona) and the International Student Services Office (Florida) assist international students from admission through graduation, including immigration, adjustment to life in the U.S., social/cultural programs, and day-to-day needs.

 Over 150 student organizations are available to join, many of which are cultural organizations for students from different countries and religions.

I NTE RNAT I ONA L STUD E NT S CHO L A R S H I P S  Partial scholarships are available. Admitted students presenting a strong GPA and test scores will be automatically considered for merit scholarships at the time of admission. HOU S I NG Embry-Riddle students share housing on the Arizona and Florida campuses.  All first-year students are required to live on campus.

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Arizona Campus | prescott.erau.edu

Florida Campus | daytonabeach.erau.edu

Asia | asia.erau.edu

Worldwide/Online | worldwide.erau.edu

ERLI and Worldwide/Online campuses

Located on the Arizona and Florida campuses, these intensive English programs provide language instruction and cultural orientation to non-native speakers of English. The Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI)

C OND I T I ONA L AC C E PTANC E While most of our ERLI students plan to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, we also welcome others who want only to improve their English language ability. Students who have applied to Embry-Riddle, but do not meet our language requirement, may be granted conditional acceptance pending completion of our ERLI program. Upon completion of the ERLI program, students may enter an Embry-Riddle degree program. Start dates vary depending on the campus and program. Contact the appropriate language institute directly for further information.

C O R E C U R R I C U LUM The Core Curriculum includes approximately 20 hours per week of intensive instruction focusing on the following communication skills:

Writing Reading Speaking Listening

Grammar  Special Topics course such as “Aviation Topics”

MO R E I N F O RMAT I ON Arizona Campus prescott.erau.edu/degrees/ language-institute Florida Campus daytonabeach.erau.edu/ degrees/language-institute

Embry-Riddle Worldwide/Online offers more than 40 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Using today’s cutting-edge technology, we connect students from all over the world with our top-tier educators and courses. Earn Your Degree Online or on Campus

TRA D I T I ONA L C L A S S E S We offer classes at 130 satellite locations across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our Singapore campus offers students both part- and full-time undergraduate and graduate programs. ON L I N E C L A S S E S Students spend eight to 12 hours per week on classwork, but set their own schedules to accommodate work, family, and other obligations. This format also offers rolling enrollment and personalized degree maps.

E AG L E V I S I ON Classes are held at a scheduled date and time. Students log in to EagleVision for live audio-visual interaction with a faculty member and fellow students around the world. C L A S S R OOM AND ON L I N E B L E ND Students spend part of their time interacting with faculty and peers in a traditional or virtual classroom and part of their time working independently through online class offerings.

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programs

KEY

Arizona

Florida

Asia

Worldwide/Online

BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS

MASTER'S PROGRAMS

Aeronautical Science (fixed) Aeronautical Science (rotary) Aeronautics Aerospace Engineering Aerospace & Occupational Safety

Aeronautics Aerospace Engineering Aviation Finance Aviation Maintenance Aviation & Aerospace Sustainability Business Administration Business Administration in Aviation Civil Engineering Cybersecurity Engineering Cyber Intelligence & Security Cybersecurity Management & Policy Electrical & Computer Engineering Engineering Management Engineering Physics Entrepreneurship in Technology Human Factors Human Security & Resilience Information Security & Assurance Leadership Logistics & Supply Chain Management Management Management Information Systems Mechanical Engineering Occupational Safety Management Project Management Safety Science Security & Intelligence Studies

Aerospace Physiology Air Traffic Management Astronomy & Astrophysics Aviation Business Administration Aviation Maintenance/Aviation Maintenance Science Aviation Security Business Administration

Civil Engineering Communication Computational Mathematics Computer Engineering Computer Science Cyber Intelligence & Security

Electrical Engineering Emergency Services Engineering Engineering Fundamentals Engineering Physics Engineering Technology Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination Forensic Biology Forensic Psychology Global Business Global Conflict Studies Global Security & Intelligence Studies Homeland Security Human Factors Psychology Industrial Psychology and Safety Interdisciplinary Studies Logistics & Supply Chain Management Mechanical Engineering Meteorology Project Management Safety Management Simulation Science, Games and Animation Software Engineering Space Physics Spaceflight Operations Technical Management Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science Unmanned Systems Applications Wildlife Science

Distinctions  97% OF EMBRY-RIDDLE GRADUATES WORK IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD OR ARE IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN ONE YEAR OF GRADUATION  FOUNDED IN 1925 BY PILOT JOHN PAUL RIDDLE AND ENTREPRENEUR T. HIGBEE EMBRY  125,000+ ALUMNI AROUND THE GLOBE  7 EMBRY-RIDDLE GRADUATES HAVE BECOME ASTRONAUTS

Software Engineering Systems Engineering Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Engineering Unmanned Systems

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

Aerospace Engineering Aviation Aviation Business Administration Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Engineering Physics Human Factors Mechanical Engineering

1 ST 1 ST 1 ST NUMBER ONE

UNDERGRADUATE AEROSPACE ENGINEERING PROGRAM (SOURCE: U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT)

COLLEGE OF SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE IN THE U.S.

UNDERGRADUATE SPACE PHYSICS PROGRAM IN THE U.S.

SPACEFLIGHT OPERATIONS PROGRAM DEVELOPED FOR THE FUTURE OF SPACE EXPLORATION

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Florida Campus | daytonabeach.erau.edu

Asia | asia.erau.edu

Worldwide/Online | worldwide.erau.edu

Arizona Campus | prescott.erau.edu

Embry-Riddle has established solid partnerships with pre-eminent aerospace, security, and engineering companies, and top government agencies. These partnerships generate resume-building internships and cooperative education experiences for international students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. your career Maria Kala Nairobi, Kenya

 Computer Engineering, B.S. 2008 Electrical Engineering, B.S. 2008

While a student, Maria filed three patents for her work in ERAU’s Machine Vision Lab. In her current job as a Principal Firmware Engineer at Western Digital, her innovations have continued to be rewarded with a number of patents, both granted and pending. Embry-Riddle offers so many opportunities for growth. My involvement in classes, clubs, and sports gave me the resources to succeed and the confidence to share my success. I’ve mentored young girls in pursuing STEM careers and have recently been involved in a committee to improve diversity in tech.

Mohammed Qahwaji Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Civil Engineering, B.S. 2015 During his senior year, Mohammed entered his proposal to start an aquaponics business in the U.S. National Saudi Student Entrepreneur competition. Competing against 200 students, he placed fourth — and walked away with a $1.5 million promise from the Saudi government to start his project. The first day I saw the aquaponics lab in the College of Engineering, I wanted to learn more. I thought it would be a perfect way to farm year-round in my country, where the hot, dry desert climate makes it difficult to grow crops. I want to create the first commercial aquaponics farm in my country to produce locally fresh and organic food.

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World-Class Research Opportunities

S OME O F TH E P L AC E S OU R STUD E NTS I NTE RN

Internships and co-ops complement the cutting-edge, experience-driven education you’ll get at Embry-Riddle, and they can lead to full-time employment. Abu Dhabi Airports

Airbus Americas Allegiant Airlines Department of Homeland Security

Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology–MeteoSwiss Gulfstream Aerospace Johnson Controls World Services Medtronic Piper Aircraft Southwest Airlines United Airlines S OME O F TH E J O B S OU R G RA DU ATE S S E C U R E

$ 21 + MILLION IN RESEARCH FUNDING FISCAL YEAR 2015-16

190 SPONSORED

200 FACULTY MEMBERS IN ACTIVE RESEARCH WITH STUDENTS

Our Career Services Office works with students individually to help identify career goals and preferred employers. International student graduates have secured an impressive list of positions. Aircraft Systems Engineer, Allegiant Air Structural Analyst, Belcan Engineering Test Pilot, Bombardier Software Engineer, Bosch Embraer 190 First Officer, Copa Airlines Finance Analyst, FedEx Materials Engineer, Gulfstream Aerospace Safety Investigator, JetBlue Airways Software Engineer, Microsoft Corporation Mission Design and Navigation, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Business Finance Analyst, Qatar Airways Stress Engineer, Rolls-Royce Corporation

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Embry-Riddle boasts a wide range of R&D facilities — many of which are one-of-a-kind and built to support real-world research conducted by students, faculty, industry, and government entities.

A R I Z ONA Our dynamic STEM Education Center houses state-of-the-art labs, including Space, Robotics, and Advanced Computing and Simulation Labs; an Engineering Design Studio; the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium where students immerse themselves in a display of real-time celestial phenomena sourced from our top-rated astronomical observatory. Other world-class facilities on campus include the following: Cyber Security “Hacker” Lab Forensic Science Lab Eagle Operations Center “Situation Room” Robertson Aircraft Accident Investigation Laboratory “Crash Lab”

F LO R I DA The John Mica Aerospace & Engineering Innovation Complex houses multidisciplinary research labs and a high-performance computing facility, such as the Robotics & Autonomous Systems Facility and the Advanced Dynamic and Control Center. The MicaPlex brings students, faculty, and industry together, facilitating collaboration from early research to marketplace. Adjacent to the MicaPlex lies the state-of-the-art subsonic wind tunnel. Our Eagle Flight Research Center serves as the university’s Aerospace R&D facility. The center is distinguished by its: Convenient runway access Eco-friendly engineering alternatives in aviation

First Officer, Saudi Arabian Airlines Network Planning & Scheduling, United Airlines Structural Analysis Engineer, UTC Aerospace Systems Systems Engineer, Volvo Powertrain ... and many more

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Arizona Campus | prescott.erau.edu

Florida Campus | daytonabeach.erau.edu

Asia | asia.erau.edu

Worldwide/Online | worldwide.erau.edu

Apply at: ERAU.EDU/APPLY

ADMISSION CHECKLIST

UNDERGRADUATE

GRADUATE

$50 Application Fee Resume Personal Statement Recommendation Letter(s) Official High School Transcripts Official College Transcripts Foreign Credential Evaluation

International undergraduate and graduate applicants who have educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide an official evaluation in English including the cumulative grade point average. SAT/ACT Score Highly recommended for scholarship consideration. Not required for admissions consideration. Official TOEFL/IELTS Score 79 TOEFL internet based test (or ibt) 550 TOEFL paper based test (or pbt) 213 TOEFL computer based test (or cbt) 6.0 IELTS Official GRE/GMAT results GRE ≥ 50% Benchmark, GMAT ≥ 550 Only required by some Embry-Riddle graduate programs. Required for scholarship consideration. Copy of Passport Affidavit of Financial Support

C ONN E CT WI TH U S ! erau.edu

Arizona +1-928-777-6600 [email protected] prescott.erau.edu

Florida +1-386-226-6115 [email protected] daytonabeach.erau.edu

Asia +65-6933-9580 [email protected] asia.erau.edu

Worldwide | Online +1-386-226-6801 [email protected] worldwide.erau.edu