For International Students

The College of Business Administration (CBA) at The University of Akron welcomes students from more than 30 countries each year. International students choose the College of Business Administration for a variety of reasons:

• our many accredited, innovative, flexible and affordable programs of study
• ranking among the top business schools in the U.S.
• experienced and highly qualified faculty
• diverse and friendly students
• excellent facilities
• scholarships and graduate assistantships
• caring, personalized advising services
• metropolitan setting and proximity to major U.S. cities

During each Fall semester, the College of Business Administration sponsors an International Day event. This year International Day will be held on November 10, 2009 from 11:30am to 1:30pm in the CBA Atrium. For more information, please contact Carrie Ahmed at cla10@uakron.edu.  International Day is an opportunity for international students to share their culture, food, and music with other CBA students, as well as CBA faculty and staff.

Undergraduate Students

• Admissions
• Scholarships

Graduate Students

• Application Procedures
• Graduate Programs in Business
• Graduate Assistantships: A graduate assistant position is an arrangement where a full-time graduate student works as a research assistant, computer lab assistant or instructional support assistant. In return for this, the graduate assistant is awarded a stipend and tuition benefits.

Helpful Links for All International Students

• Akron International Friendship
• Declaration and Certification of Finances for International Students
• English Language Institute
• English Language Proficiency Requirements
• Entrance Examinations (TOEFL, TSE, etc.)
• International Transfer Credit
• Medical Insurance
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• Office of International Programs
• Student Organizations
• The University of Akron Developed English Proficiency Test (U-ADEPT)
• Transcripts/Degrees
• USIA Fulbright
• Other Useful Links