Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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Key facts

  • Type
    Public
  • International students
    279
  • Nationalities
    33
  • Total programs
    102

Study abroad at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a public university located on its own island on the Texas Gulf Coast. The University has an excellent academic reputation with respected faculty, and it’s a part of the Texas A&M University System, one of the largest education systems in the US.

The University’s International Study Center is a dedicated facility for international students. It is designed to help you to gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed at A&M Corpus Christi.

It offers several pathway programs including an international year which gives you additional English language and academic support in the first year of your degree. You will then enter the second year of your chosen program with the skills you need.

You will be part of the University from your first day at the International Study Center, and have access to all the facilities on campus. You can take part in a wide range of intramural sports leagues, and the University’s varsity teams compete in the prestigious NCAA Division I.

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Why study at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

  • Return on investment

    Top 20 for return on investment in Texas (Payscale.com)

  • Sports and athletics

    TAMU-CC’s sports teams compete as the Islanders in NCAA Division I

  • Great weather

    The University is ranked number 22 for colleges with the best weather (BestCollegeReviews.org 2018)

Location

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

6300 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Nestled on the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi is a vacation destination for visitors from around the world. Texas is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population. It is a proud and unique part of America, famous for its delicious food, amazing weather, and southern hospitality.

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Fees and funding

Funding

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers scholarships to eligible international students. In order for funds to be annually disbursed, undergraduate students must be enrolled at A&M-Corpus Christi in a minimum of 30 semester credit hours in an academic year. Graduate students must complete at 18 hours or 21 hours (if a student has a major in the College of Science & Engineering) of graduate level courses in an academic year. Undergraduate and graduate students must also meet the specified scholarship requirements. Undergraduate students may receive the scholarship for a maximum of four years of undergraduate study. Graduate students may be awarded for a maximum of two years.

  • Undergraduate Students Application

    October 15 to May 1

  • Graduate Students Application

    December 15 to June 10

Undergraduate

President's International Excellence Award

  • Amount

    From US$3,001 to US$4,000 annual award

  • Requirements

    At least a 3.5 (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) cumulative high school GPA. Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or TOEFL PBT score of 590 or TOEFL IBT score of 94.

International Achieve Scholar

  • Amount

    From US$2,001 to US$3,000

  • Requirements

    At least a 3.3 (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) cumulative high school GPA. Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL PBT score of 576 or TOEFL IBT score of 89.

International Islander Scholar

  • Amount

    From US$1,001 to US$2,000

  • Requirements

    At least a 3.2 (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) cumulative high school GPA. Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL PBT score of 563 or TOEFL IBT score of 84.

International Impact Scholar

  • Amount

    US$1,000

  • Requirements

    At least a 3.0 (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) cumulative high school GPA. Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 OR TOEFL PBT score of 550 OR TOEFL IBT score of 79.

Graduate

President's International Excellence Award

  • Amount

    From US$3,001 to US$4,000

  • Requirements

    At least a 3.5 (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) last 60 hours GPA. Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or TOEFL PBT score of 590 or TOEFL IBT score of 94.

International Achieve Scholar

  • Amount

    From US$2,001 to US$3,000

  • Requirements

    At least a 3.3 (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) last 60 hours GPA. Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL PBT score of 576 or TOEFL IBT score of 89.

International Islander Scholar

  • Amount

    From US$1,001 to US$2,000

  • Requirements

    At least a 3.2 (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) last 60 hours GPA. Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL PBT score of 563 or TOEFL IBT score of 84.

International Impact Scholar

  • Amount

    US$1,000

  • Requirements

    At least a 3.0 (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) last 60 hours GPA. Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 OR TOEFL PBT score of 550 OR TOEFL IBT score of 79.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from US$20,794 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from US $16,030 per year

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Visa requirements for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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Life at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi welcomes international students from all over the world, and you’ll join a vibrant and diverse student population.

You’ll be able to enjoy walks along the beach, the University’s state-of-the-art sports facilities, and attending local cultural activities and sporting events. You can also join more than 150 student organizations, which offer a great opportunity to meet like minded students and make friends.

On campus accommodation is available to all international students, and there are two communities you can stay at. Both are popular so you need to apply as soon as you have been accepted to the International Study Center. All accommodation includes furniture, meal plans and roommate matching.

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Facilities

  • Food & Restaurants
    • 2 Cafe’s
    • 12 Restaurants
  • Healthcare & Medical
    • Campus Pharmacy
    • Campus Doctor
    • Maternity Care
    • Minor Surgery
    • Emergency Contraception
    • Counselling & Mental Health Services
  • Praying Rooms
    • Chaplaincy
    • Workshops
    • Skills classes
    • Pre sessional English Academic skills courses
    • Language Center
  • Sports Facilities
    • 1 Natural Turf Soccer Pitches
    • Sport facilities
    • 1 Natural Turf American Football Pitches
  • Tutoring Support
    • Academic Tutoring & Support
  • Fitness Centre
    • Machines
    • Swimming Pool
    • Free Weights
    • Fitness Classes
  • Clubs & Organisations
    • 180 Clubs & Organizations
  • All Weather Sports Pitches
    • 3 Basketball Courts
    • 1 Athletics Track
    • 1 Swimming pools
    • 12 Tennis Courts
  • Library
    • Individual Study Rooms
    • Computer labs
    • Quiet Areas
    • Group Study Rooms
  • Transport
    • Campus parking
    • Campus Bus Service
    • On-Campus Shuttle
  • IT Support
    • Campus Wireless Connectivity

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