Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a very good Technical College that is known for its high quality education. The campus is beautiful and located in the small town of Terre Haute, in the middle of the corn fields of Indiana. To go outside the campus is, however, very dependent on having a car. RHIT has around 2100 students and 100 graduate students in engineering, science and mathematics.
University in brief
Language of instruction: English Academic calendar: Trimester System. Fall semester: end of August-end of November. Winter semester: beginning of December-end of February. Spring Semester: early March-late May. Credit system: 45 credits is equivalent to 60 ECTS credits Website:www.rose-hulman.edu Note: Additional insurance fees may apply.
Visa and vaccine in the USA
The processing time for a visa to study in the USA can take a long time, therefore, you should start the application as soon as you have been accepted for exchange studies at a university in the USA. The same goes for arranging the necessary vaccines you need to start your studies in the US.
For exchange studies in the US, a J-1 visa is required (DS-2019 form):
I-901 SEVIS Fee | ICE
. J-1 students may enter the USA up to 30 days prior to the start date on the DS2019.
Cost for visa: approximately $220 (as of 2023).
Keep the following documents with you in your hand luggage:
Passport
I-20 or DS-2019
I-901 SEVIS fee payment receipt
Proof of financial resources
Acceptance letter from Exchange University
When applying for a US visa, you are required to provide financial evidence to show that you can afford your stay in the US. You can, for example, use a bank statement in this matter.
You can find more information about the visa requirements on the US embassy website:
usembassy.gov/visas
.
Immunization requirements are based on state law, you may need the following vaccines to start your studies in the USA.
Rubeola (Measles, MMR)
Rubella (MMR)
Mumps (MMR)
Tetanus Diphtheria (Td or Tdap)
Meningitis (Men Quad/Conjugate, MCV4)
Meningococcal B (Separate from Meningitis)
You may also need a Tuberculosis screening (most often done upon arrival in the US).
Exchange opportunities
Number of spots: Two full-time places depending on how many RHIT students KTH (SCI and CSC) receive. Grade requirements: 4.0
Programme specific information
If your programme or your school is not listed below, contact the international coordinator at your school.
Please visit the partner university's webpage for the latest information and contact your International Coordinator for further guidance.
