Southern Illinois University

Southern Illinois University is a system of public universities in the southern region of the U.S. state of Illinois. Its headquarters is in Carbondale, Illinois. Founded in Carbondale in 1869 as Southern Illinois Normal College, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC, usually referred to as SIU) is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system and is the third oldest of Illinois's twelve state universities. SIUC includes six colleges: the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences (CALPS), the College of Arts and Media (CAM), the College of Business and Analytics (CoBA), the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics (CoECTM), the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS), and the College of Liberal Arts (CoLA). It also includes four schools: the Graduate School, the School of Education, the School of Law in Carbondale, and the School of Medicine in Carbondale and Springfield

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Carbondale, Illinois

Population

330 Million

The United States dollar (i.e.,1 USD=76 INR Approx.)

Campuses

Carbondale, Illinois

Languages Used

English

Nearest Popular Cities

Springfield (3 hours via cab)
Peoria (4 hours via cab)
Champaign (3 hours via cab)
Rockford (5 hours 48 mins via cab)
Naperville (5 hours 21 mins via cab)

Tuition Fees

Ranges between Min 12000 USD to Max 50000 USD

Living Expenses

Ranges between Overall 600 USD - 1500 USD /Month (Depending on Student Lifestyle)

Part Time Work Limit

20 hrs/Week during Study Period,40hrs/week during Holidays

Part Time Wages

ranges from 10 USD to 15 USD/hour (INR 700 - INR 1200/hour)

Benefits of studying at Southern Illinois University

Strong academic programs: SIU offers over 200 undergraduate majors, minors, and specializations, as well as more than 70 master’s and doctoral degree programs, including nationally recognized programs in business, engineering, and education.
Affordable tuition: SIU is known for its affordability, offering lower tuition rates than many other universities in the region. Additionally, the university offers a range of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students afford their education.
Research opportunities: SIU is a research-intensive university, with over $70 million in annual research expenditures. Students have the opportunity to engage in research across a range of fields, including energy, health, and the environment.
Campus diversity: With a student population of over 12,000, SIU is a diverse campus, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries.
Student support services: SIU offers a range of support services for students, including academic advising, tutoring, counseling, and career services.
Vibrant campus life: SIU has a lively campus culture, with over 350 student organizations, as well as a range of events and activities throughout the year, including concerts, festivals, and sporting events.

Permanent Residency

Option 1- Student Have to get Sponsorship from employers & can apply for EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green card

Option 2- Students have to stay for 3 Years with EBI/EB5 Visa to be a Green Card holder

Option 3- Students who hold LI Visa for 4 years also have an option to apply for green card

Post Study Work

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

After graduation the student is allowed to stay back up to 3 Years to find a job

NETHERLANDS

If a student's University/ Subject ranks in the top 200 world Ranking (ie THE/QS/Shanghai Ranking) they are eligible to apply for a1 year Job Search Visa in Netherlands

CANADA

Post Completion of Course in USA student can try for Express Entry Visa

AUSTRALIA

Based on the student previous work experience Student can apply for a Skilled Independent Visa

Note : Post Completion of the Course in USA, stuclents will have more opportunities to get a job in the USA, Middle East & India with Very good Pay scale