BA

Communication: Public Relations and Advertising

Learn more about studying Communication: Public Relations and Advertising as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    40,300USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Lewis University says about their program:

The Internet has changed everything. It is harder than ever to keep both good and bad brands and products a secret. Multi-way communication has replaced one-way corporate messaging. But that makes reputation management and effective communication more important than ever – not less. Prepare to lead strategic communication functions for organizations in order to engage and inform key audiences, build relationships and bring user information back to an organization for analysis and action.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Applicants to Bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma with a 2.5 GPA (or equivalent) that is eligible for further academic studies in the country where it was earned.

Postgraduate academic requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo English Test

    105

  • PTE Academic

    52

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Online application
  • Secondary School Transcripts, or National Exam results
  • Secondary school completion certificate
  • English Proficiency exam scores
  • Copy of passport

Postgraduate

  • Graduate Application
  • Bachelor Degree Transcripts (for students with a USA bachelor degree)
  • Transcript Equivalency evaluation (if your bachelor degree is from outside the USA)
  • English Proficiency exam score
  • Statement of Purpose essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Copy of passport
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Scholarships at Lewis University

  • International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

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    Lewis University automatically considers every admitted international undergraduate student for a merit-based scholarship worth up to $18,000 per year, applicable to full-time study at the main campus in Romeoville, Illinois. The award is calculated automatically once a student submits the online application and required admission documents, using the applicant's prior secondary or post-secondary GPA converted to a US 4.0-scale equivalent (via the Scholaro conversion tool), with higher converted GPAs earning larger awards. No separate scholarship application is required. This program is published on Lewis University's official international-admissions tuition and financial aid page, confirming it is specifically designed for and open to international undergraduate students rather than being restricted to US citizens or residents.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $37,592 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    $20,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near Lewis University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,544
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,373
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$113
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$65
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$97
Monthly grocery basket$178
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$12
Gym membership$43

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Lewis University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.