Where can I go? (Global Opportunities Search Tool)
Northern Arizona University, United States of America
Website
https://nau.edu/cie/international-admissions/exchange-student-application/
City Information
Flagstaff is a small city located in the foothills of the San Francisco Peaks, the highest mountain range in Arizona. The city plays host to a wealth of festivals througout the year, showcasing everything from music to film, as well as Arizona's strong Native American heritage. Due to its mountainous location, Flagstaff is also the perfect place to try your hand at a bit of skiing whilst enjoying your exchange! The city was rated number 3 in the Business Insider rankings of Best College Towns.
University Information
Founded in 1899, Northern Arizona University, has over 30,000 students enrolled across its educational offerings, with nearly 25,000 of these students based at the Flagstaff campus. It teaches over 150 degree programmes. It aspires to be the leading university for Native American enrollment and offers a number of modules in Native American studies. It is also a truly sporting univeristy, with 15 teams in the NCAA Division I.
Additional Information
Please note, we have taken the estimated cost of living below from the partners website as a guide but it is important to do your own research too. You will also need to consider other potential additional costs such as VISAs, flights and health insurance too. You can find out more about what additional costs you should consider via our funding page, here.
Please note that as part of your visa application to study in the USA, you will be required to provide evidence that you have access to funds up to or above the estimated cost of living listed at your host university (see the approximate cost of living in the table below). If you have any queries about this, please contact the Global Opportunities Team for more information.
Summary Table
| Competitiveness | Quite competitive |
|---|---|
| Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad | 60% |
| Number of places open for semester abroad | N/A |
| Number of places open for year abroad | 3 |
| Number of places open for summer abroad | N/A |
| Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? | Yes |
|
Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates) |
$8500 per semester. |
| City type | Small city (>100k) |
| Campus Type(s) | Rural |
| Where do exchange students normally live? | Mixture of university halls of residence & private off-campus accommodation |
| Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? | No |
| Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? | Full academic year |
| Term Dates |
Semester 1: August to December Semester 2: January to May |
Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.