AASc

Equine Studies

Learn more about studying Equine Studies as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Associate
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,446USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Southern Utah University says about their program:

Southern Utah University’s Equine Studies associate degree program gives students hands-on experience working with horses. During the accredited, two-year program, you’ll cover everything from riding and training horses to horse husbandry including studies in the areas of agricultural business, vaccinations, horse production, horse science and industry, animal/livestock breeding, pest management, and range lands. The SUU Equine Studies program is the only equine-dedicated degree offered within Utah or Nevada and it is the only opportunity students have to become degree certified to work with horses.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Foreign transcripts will be converted to a U.S. 4.0 grade point average (GPA) scale and must meet a 2.0 minimum GPA requirement

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Achieved and awarded a bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
  • Achieved an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL

    71

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    105

  • iTEP Academic

    4.2

  • TOEFL Essentials

    7.5

Graduate

  • TOEFL

    79

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    110

  • iTEP

    4.2

  • TOEFL Essentials

    8.0

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • ACT

    18

  • SAT

    Critical Reading 450

  • Applicants with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an English speaking country
  • Transfer students from a U.S. college who have completed 24 or more credits at a 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Students who have successfully graduated from an English language program may submit an official transcript indicating graduation with an overall grade performance of at least 80% or a B average

Graduate

  • Applicants with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an English speaking country
  • Transfer students from a U.S. college who have completed 24 or more credits at a 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Students who have successfully graduated from an English language program may submit an official transcript indicating graduation with an overall grade performance of at least 80% or a B average

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Translations
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English proficiency proof
  • Copy of passport

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts (All international college transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluation company)
  • Translations
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English proficiency proof
  • Copy of passport
  • International Graduate Student Financial Form
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$21,446 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$17,342 per year

Funding

The SUU International Student Scholarship Committee considers a number of factors when awarding scholarships including academic merit (GPA), geographic distribution, and financial need. Awardees typically have a 3.0 GPA. International Student Scholarships cannot be combined with other substantial SUU tuition scholarships.

Undergraduate

  • International Founders’ Scholarships

    4 year US$8,500 scholarships

  • International Deans' Scholarships

    4 year US$6,000 scholarships

  • International Centurium Scholarships

    4 year US$3,000 Scholarships

Graduate

  • International Graduate Founders’ Scholarships

    2 year US$8,500 scholarships

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What is the cost of living near Southern Utah University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Southern Utah 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.

USA student visa requirements