Making a Difference as an International Student in the School of Public Administration
Coming to a large university and adapting to a new country and culture can be a challenge. Fortunately, the University of Nebraska at Omaha's School of Public Administration will help you make the transition to living and studying in the U.S. with a number of resources designed to address the concerns of International Students.
SPA's International Student Resources
The School of Public Administration prides itself on having a richly diverse and inclusive community of students, with international students enrolled in our MPA program, as well as the Master of Science in Urban Studies (MSUS) and PhD in public administration programs. SPA has partnered with its accrediting body NASPAA (The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration) to let you know what you can with a public administration degree earned at a U.S. Institution. You can also find an array of information on global public administration via the United Nations Public Administration Network (UNPAN).
UNO's International Student Resources
UNO's International Studies & Programs (IS&P) facilitates the integration of international students and scholars into the campus community. IS&P serves nearly 2,000 international students and researchers and their accompanying family members who come to UNO each year. A major role for IS&P is to assist international students and scholars with visa and immigration issues while they are at UNO. In addition to preparing the necessary documents to apply for a U.S. visa, IS&P assists international students and scholars in maintaining their legal status while in the United States. IS&P also provides orientation, assistance, information, and referral to international students, faculty and researchers regarding financial, personal, cultural and academic concerns.
Eligibility
Successful international applicants have research interests that align those of our faculty and curriculum; have excellent academic records; significant professional and/or volunteer experience in a relevant field; and have excellent English language skills as evidenced by TOEFL and GRE scores, essays and recommendations.
International Student Admissions
International students can often underestimate the amount of time required to apply for admission to a college or university in the United States. Avoid this mistake by setting a schedule for yourself that starts well in advance of the time that you plan to begin your studies.