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    Program facts

    James Madison University
    Harrisonburg, USA
    • Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
    • Duration
      1 year
    • Annual tuition fee
      35,600 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      August, January, June

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    Program Overview

    What James Madison University says about their program:
    "The International Year at James Madison University International Study Center is your route to undergraduate study at a top U.S. university. Choose to study with us for one to four semesters, depending on your English language level, and gain the academic, language, and study skills you need to succeed on your chosen university degree."

    Admissions requirements

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    Pathway Programs

    • Successful completion of the equivalent of a US secondary education
    • Minimal 2.25 GPA (Grade Point Average) - equivalent to 77-79% or a 'C+' average
    • Diploma or certification of graduation from High School in your home country
    • Undergraduate applicants who intend to major in theater, dance, music and studio art must also submit a portfolio and/or arrange an audition

    Undergraduate

    • Must have at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5
    • Undergraduate applicants who intend to major in theater, dance, music or studio art must also submit a portfolio and/or arrange an audition.

    English requirements

    Pathway Programs The number of semesters you will study on the International Year program is based on your IELTS score. Your program duration is confirmed after a post-arrival English test.

    • 1 Semester: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 68 / Pearson 50 / Versant 55-63
    • 2 Semesters: IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 60 / Pearson 45 / Versant 48-54
    • 3 Semesters: IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 50 / Pearson 42 / Versant 43-47 4 Semesters: IELTS 4.5 / TOEFL 45 / Pearson Not Accepted / Versant 41-42

    Undergraduate

    • IELTS: 6.5
    • TOEFL iBT: 81
    • Duolingo: 105
    • PTE: 58
    • CAE: 176
    • GTEC CBT: 1210

    English proficiency waivers

    Undergraduate

    • SAT minimum score of 500 on the Evidenced Based Reading and Writing Portion of SAT exam
    • Submission of a General Certificate of Secondary Education or General Certificate of Education "O" level in English language
    • Possession of an American associate's or bachelor's degree equivalent from an accredited institution located in a country where English is the native language
    • Graduation from an accredited high school in a native English-speaking country where the applicant has resided for at least four years

    Documents required

    Pathway Programs

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

    Undergraduate

    • Application form
    • Academic transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Translations
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • Copy of passport
    • One letter of recommendation
    • Financial certification form

    Fees and funding

    Funding

    Graybeal Scholarship

    • Amount: Up to US$5000 in scholarships per year, based on availability
    • Requirements: Created to assist academically eligible international students who have encountered an unexpected financial need in finishing their degree at JMU

    Fee information

    • International Year tuition: US$25,118 per program
    • Undergraduate tuition: US$35,600 per year

    Visa Requirements for James Madison 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