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FutureFocused Experience success today, tomorrow, forever. international.lipscomb.edu
Welcoming
you with
open arms
A top university that’s proud to
be different.
Lipscomb University is a private, Christian liberal
arts institution. It was founded in 1891 with the belief
that both academic excellence and spiritual growth
are essential for true success.
We welcome all students with open arms. Our inclusive Christian
community represents more than 35 religious preferences,
50 countries and almost every U.S. state. Together, our shared
values unite us and help us to grow as individuals.
Lipscomb degree programs go beyond what most universities
offer. You can choose from a range of highly respected
programs, and you’ll gain confidence and competence through
our rigorous approach. When you graduate, you’ll have a
clearer sense of direction and purpose – you’ll be mentally and
spiritually prepared for whatever comes next.
With so much to offer, it’s no surprise that more international
students than ever before are choosing Lipscomb.
Contents
4 Why Lipscomb 12 International Study Center and Year One
6 A Top 200 U.S. University 14 Progression Degrees
8 Location and Accommodation 18 How to Apply
10 Campus and Student Life
More than 90% of graduates are employed or in grad school within six months of graduating 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio 2,982 undergraduates 1,618 graduate students 50 countries represented on campus 10 colleges and 7 institutes
5 Lipscomb University
Why
Lipscomb
We help you grow completely
At Lipscomb, we are dedicated to excellence
in learning, leading and serving. We help you to
develop spiritually, personally and professionally,
as well as academically.
Focused on your success
Preparing you for the world’s fastest-growing careers, Lipscomb offers
some of the best academic programs in Tennessee. Highly respected
and top-ranked courses are delivered in small classes by innovative
faculty who focus on your success.
Connecting you with opportunity
Lipscomb students are exposed to opportunities within and beyond
the classroom. Learning takes place everywhere, from cutting-edge
laboratories to internships at Fortune 500 companies.
Grounded by our faith
As a Christian institution we give you time to explore and deepen
your faith. Worship, Bible teachings and inspiring speakers are part
of Lipscomb life. This helps you to find direction, gain strength in your
beliefs and lead a gracious Christian life.
Strength as a community
One of the most unique At Lipscomb, you’ll never feel lonely. United by our values, our strong
community helps to make us who we are. Regular events remind us of
things about Lipscomb is this, whether we’re cheering on a Bison sports team or coming together
the community. You feel in worship.
right as soon as you walk Success that never stops
in, because everyone is very
Our students graduate with academic excellence, strong values and
clear purpose. These qualities mean ongoing success. With confidence
welcoming – especially to in your abilities, strength in your faith and a commitment to serve the
good of all, you can rise to new challenges and welcome the future.
international students.
Adriana from Honduras
B.B.A. Corporate Management
with Theatre minor
6 Lipscomb University
A Top 200
U.S. University
Consistently ranked as one
of the best
#181
National University
US News & World Report 2018
#11
Best Health Care Informatics Accreditations
Degree in America • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
topmastersinhealthcare.com 2017 Commission on Colleges
• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and
#6
Best in the Nation
Programs (ACBSP)
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB member)
Christian Universities Online 2017 • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
#2
Accounting Program in America
Invest in
Christian Universities Online 2017
#2
Best Christian Colleges and
Universities in the South
Christian Universities Online 2017
IBM and the College
of Pharmacy
Lipscomb’s College of
Pharmacy is the first in
America to include IBM
Watson Analytics in its
curriculum. This new
partnership provides
training in business.
analytics and insight-
derived decision making.
your future.
#3
best cities for traveling millennials ready to settle
down – Forbes 2017
#4
best U.S. city for jobs - Forbes 2016
One of the best
places to go in 2017 – Frommer’s
One of the
50 best places
to travel in 2017 – Travel + Leisure
One of the Best
U.S. Cities for Tech Jobs
Mashable Business
12,000 acres
of green space, 108 parks and 19 greenways
Welcome to
music
9 Lipscomb University
Nashville,
Tennessee
Feel the rhythm in Nashville
Lipscomb is located in the vibrant and easygoing
city of Nashville, the state capital of Tennessee.
Known as ‘Music City,’ Nashville is a world hub
for the music industry, and is especially known
for country music and Southern hospitality.
Great opportunities
Nashville is one of America’s fastest-growing cities. It’s a major center
for higher education, health care, music, banking, publishing and
transportation. Here, you’ll have access to challenging internships
with diverse businesses and Fortune 500 companies.
Great culture
Nashville has a fantastic energy. You’ll love the unique coffeehouses,
bakeries and vintage boutiques. Southern food is simply delicious,
and you can see famous musicians at world-class venues like the
Grand Ole Opry.
Great outdoors
Spend an afternoon on one of Nashville’s many hiking or cycle paths, visit
Radnor Lake State Park, or even go canoeing on the Harpeth River.
Great location
Nashville has excellent transport links and is easy to reach from overseas.
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is less than 20 minutes from campus
and is served by all major airlines. In less than two hours you could be in
Washington, D.C., Chicago or New Orleans.
city.
10 Lipscomb University
At home
on campus
Beautiful, welcoming and full of life
Lipscomb’s campus is a place you can call home.
You’ll be living and studying within 66 acres of green
spaces and state-of-the-art facilities. Downtown
Nashville is just a short distance away, giving you easy
access to shops, restaurants and entertainment. More than 50 student
Campus culture
organizations
Our active campus community is what makes Lipscomb great. Student
life is about taking part, making friends and having fun. We live, worship, You could:
compete and celebrate together, making us stronger as a community,
and as individuals. • Play in a jazz band or orchestra
Fitness and fun • Go on a camping trip
Get involved in yoga, salsa and hip-hop fitness, and take part in annual
events like the Bison Boogie race. The Student Activities Center has
• Learn a foreign language
sports courts, fitness studios and more. Off-campus, you can try activities
• Serve on student government
like hiking, horseback riding and canoeing.
• Write for Lipscomb’s online
“Go Bisons!”
news service
Athletics are a big part of Lipscomb life, whether you’re part of a team or
are cheering one on. We compete as the Bisons in NCAA Division I – that’s • Volunteer in the community
the highest level of intercollegiate sports. With 17 Bison athletics teams,
there’s a lot to get excited about! • Join one of 13 Greek Life social clubs
Your accommodation
Lipscomb has seven options for on-campus living in dormitory-style halls
or apartment-style buildings. Bedrooms are furnished, and all buildings
include computer labs, laundry services, social rooms and cable TV. Your
residence hall director and resident assistants will support you and help
you to settle in. Lipscomb offers all-female and all-male residence halls.
A worldof options
12 Lipscomb University
The
International
Study Center
Your journey starts here
At Lipscomb, your journey begins at the
International Study Center. Based on campus,
you’ll study alongside other international students
who share your faith.
Preparing for university
Our specialist programs and nurturing environment give a soft
introduction to university life. Created for international students,
93%
our courses allow you to pursue your academic and professional goals.
We give you the best possible start at Lipscomb and put you on
the path to long-term success.
We support each other
of graduates are
Our caring staff understands what it’s like to be away from home. working or on their
We’ll help you settle in, make new friends and introduce you to exciting
opportunities. Living on campus, you’ll be included in university life, way to graduate school
with access to campus facilities and worship groups.
within 6 months after
graduating.13 Lipscomb University Lipscomb professors try hard to remember people’s names and get to know them. The professors are very nice and when I am struggling at school they reach out to me and try to be friendly and help me along. Billy from Mongolia B.S. Environmental and Sustainability Practice
14 Lipscomb University
International
Year
Your introduction to your degree
The International Year program is designed
to support students in the first year of an
undergraduate degree. At the International Study
Center, you’ll study academic courses that relate
to your degree, as well as study skills and English
language classes that enhance your speaking,
listening, reading and writing skills.
When you successfully complete International Year
and achieve the required grades, you’ll continue your
degree at Lipscomb University.
Every Thursday students
attend a special chapel
where they get to
choose one of several
options based on a topic
that interests them.15 Lipscomb University
Study plan options***
UNIVERSITY DEGREE TIMELINE
DIRECT ADMISSION
INTAKE: August | January
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
English: IELTS 6.5 | TOEFL 79 | SAT min score in
reading 500
SEM 1 SEM 2
2-SEMESTER 8 MONTHS IY
WHAT IS YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL?
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 GRADUATION
English: IELTS 5.5 | Password 5.5 | TOEFL 60 | B2*
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
SEM 1 SEM 2 SEM 3
3-SEMESTER 16 MONTHS IY IY
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4
English: IELTS 5.0 | Password 5.0 | TOEFL 50
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
SEM 1 SEM 2 SEM 3 SEM 4
4-SEMESTER 24 MONTHS IEP† IY IY
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4
English: IELTS 4.5 | Password 4.5 | TOEFL 45
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Pearson: 38
INTERNATIONAL YEAR
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
English: Specific for each pathway. See above.
Academic: 2.5 GPA
INTAKE: August | January | May
*Students who have completed a 12-week or longer Embassy English program and are at level B2 or higher are also qualified for the 2-semester IY.
†
Intensive English Program.
***A student’s study plan may exceed four years depending on the student’s chosen major.
During our International Year, you will study a combination of English
for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses and academic content courses.
Below is a sample list of the courses you may take in your first year of
your program.
Academic Content Courses: English for Academic Purposes Courses:
• Lipscomb Experience • Reading / Writing
• Physical Education / Wellness • Listening / Speaking
• Science • Grammar
• Math • Critical Thinking
• English Composition • University and U.S. Culture
• Communication16 Lipscomb University
Highly
respected
degrees
Leading you to a successful future
Lipscomb offers a stronger choice of respected
degree programs than most universities. Choose
from high-ranking programs in business and
engineering, as well as nationally recognized degrees
in health, pharmacy, education, music, marketing,
accounting and more. In total, the university delivers
almost 200 degree programs across 10 colleges.
The College of Liberal Arts & Over 45%
Sciences’ biology program was of graduates have been
ranked No. 1 in the USA by on a mission trip where
Christian Universities Online. they can use their skills
to help others.
The College of Business offers one of
the top 100 undergraduate programs
in the USA (and No. 1 in Tennessee).
Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2016 - Bloomberg Businessweek
Named best in Tennessee for
Information Technology and the 31st
best in the nation by College Choice.17 Lipscomb University
DEGREE DEGREE
DEGREE PROGRAM COLLEGE DEGREE PROGRAM COLLEGE
TYPE TYPE
Electrical and Computer Applied Biochemistry-Pharmacy
BS BA, BS
Engineering Emphasis
College of Engineering
Civil Engineering BS Chemistry-Applied BA, BS
Mechanical Engineering BS English BA
Integrated Studies BA, BS College of Professional Studies Family and Consumer Sciences BS
Theology and Ministry BA Journalism and New Media BA
Worship Ministry- Philosophy BA
BA College of Bible & Ministry
Interdisciplinary
Pre-medical Programs BS
Vocational Ministry Varies
Social Work BS
Finance BBA
Spanish BA
Management BBA
College of Business Spanish Teaching BA
Accounting BBA
American History BA
Marketing BBA
American Studies BA
Information Technology BS
Biochemistry BA, BS
Information Technology
BS Biochemistry-Applied BA, BS
Management
Computational Biology BS Biology BA, BS
Computer Science BS Biology Teaching BA, BS
Computer Science and Biology-Pharmacy BA, BS
BS College of Computing & Technology
Mathematics
Biomedical Physics BS
Data Science BS
Bioscience and Philosophy BS
Game Development BS
Chemistry Teaching BA, BS
Information Security BS
Chemistry-Professional BA, BS
Software Engineering BS
English Teaching BA College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Web Application Development BS
European History BA
Education-6-8 Licensure
BA, BS Family Science BA, BS
Program
Education-K-5 Licensure French BA
BA, BS
Program College of Education French Teaching BA
Education-PreK-3 Licensure
BA, BS German BA
Program
Special Education BS German Teaching BA
Art Therapy BA Global History BA
Music Teaching BM Government and Public BA
Administration
Theatre (BA) BA
History BA
Theatre (BFA) BFA
History Teaching BA
Visual Arts Administration BA
International Affairs BA
Animation BFA, BA
Mathematics Teaching BA, BS
Art BA
Mathematics-Applied BA, BS
Contemporary Music BM
Mathematics-Regular BA, BS
Entertainment Design BFA
College of Entertainment & the Arts Molecular Biology BA, BS
Fashion Design BA, BS
Physics BA, BS
Fashion Merchandising BA, BS
Physics Teaching BA, BS
Film Production BFA
Political Science BA
Graphic Design BFA
Psychology BA, BS
Music BM, BA, BS
Restorative Criminal Justice BA
Studio Art BFA
Strategic Communication BA
Theatre Teaching BA
Nursing BSN
Theatre-Ministry BA
Dietetics BS
Visual Arts Teaching BA
Food Systems Management BS
BA, BS, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Law, Justice and Society 3 Year BA Health and Physical Education BS
or BS Teaching
College of Leadership & Public Service
Environmental and Sustainability Sports Management BS
BS
Science Exercise Science BS
Organizational Leadership BPS
College of Professional Studies
Integrated Studies BPS18 Lipscomb University How to apply Begin your journey to success Apply directly through our team at Lipscomb University International Study Center or visit a local agent in your home country. Your application should include supporting documents plus a completed application form. Our Student Enrollment Officers are here to help you. Please contact us for assistance, information or advice. We speak and understand several different languages. Your application should include: • Completed application form • Copy of your passport ID pages • Current I-20 and visa (if currently studying in the U.S.) • Proof of English Language Proficiency: IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Versant, Pearson, or Embassy • Certified copies of academic records, including transcripts and school leaving certificates • Certified financial statement and Affidavit of Support Apply Online international.lipscomb.edu Apply by Email naadmissions@studygroup.com Apply by Post Lipscomb University Office of Admissions One University Park Drive Nashville, TN 37204
Lipscomb University International Study Center is part of Study Group,
a global leader in preparing students for international academic success
and rewarding careers through a life-changing learning experience. We
offer customized programs across higher and language education starting
from high school to lifelong learning. Study Group taught more than 70,000
students from 163 countries across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia
and New Zealand in 2016.
To learn more, please visit studygroup.com
Disclaimer
This brochure is issued for the general guidance of students considering
entry to Lipscomb University International Study Center in 2018.
The information is correct at the time of going to press, and the programs
and services described herein are those which Study Group is planning to
offer. However, Study Group reserves the right to amend, add or remove
any program and/or services set out in this brochure and/or the timetable,
delivery, content syllabi, and assessment of such programs.
The University (where applicable) also reserves the right to amend the
regulations governing those programs without prior notice. Study Group
therefore strongly recommends that immediately prior to making any
application to Study Group or accepting any offer from Study Group,
students should refer to the most up-to-date version of the program
descriptions and specifications and the regulations on the Lipscomb
University website.
Study Group also reserves the right to make variations to the content and
method of delivery of the programs and services, to discontinue programs
and services and/or to combine and merge programs, if such action is
reasonably considered to be necessary by Study Group.
Applicants to Study Group programs will be notified as soon as practicable
of any material changes likely to have a bearing on their applications, such
as cancellation of, or major modification to programs offered, changes to
accommodation provision, or fees and charges to be levied where applicable.
Neither the University nor Study Group shall be liable for any errors or
omissions that may be contained.
Lipscomb University
International Study Center
1 University Park Dr
Nashville, TN 37204
* 2 9 2 4 5 *
29245 01.18Reasons to choose
Lipscomb University
Top Rankings:
#181
National University
US News & World Report 2018
#6
Lipscomb University Best in the Nation
Christian Universities Online 2017
International Study Center Top Location:
Top 50
KEY FACTS Best places to travel
Travel + Leisure
LOCATION Nashville, Tennessee, USA
PROGRAMS Undergraduate Graduate #3
PATHWAY Yes No Best cities for traveling millennials ready to settle down
Forbes 2017
DIRECT ADMISSION Yes No
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTER IELTS TOEFL (iBT) EMBASSY PEARSON VERSANT
Intensive English Program semester + Overall 4.5 Overall 45 not accepted for placement 41-42
International Year (3 semesters)
International Year (3 semesters) Overall 5.0 Overall 50 not accepted for placement 43-47
International Year (2 semesters) Overall 5.5 Overall 60 B2 48-54
All International Year applicants who have completed at least two years of full time study in an international school where the
language of instruction (i.e. teaching, assessment and examination) was in English will have the English test waived for application
purposes.
US GPA 2.5
DIRECT ADMIT IELTS TOEFL (IBT) EMBASSY PEARSON VERSANT
Direct Admit Undergraduate Overall 6.5 Overall 79 C1 not accepted for placement
Direct Admit applicants can also meet the English requirement with the following test scores: SAT (460) /ACT (21)
US GPA 2.5
PER-SEMESTER TUITION AND FEES*
INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL YEAR DIRECT ENTRY
Tuition (per semester) $7,500 $14,838 $14,838
Student Fees $1,234 $1,234 $1,234
Accommodation $3,582 $3,582 $3,582
Meal Plan $2,744 $2,744 $2,744
SEMESTER DATES‡
Popular majors
SEMESTER ARRIVAL DATE START DATE VACATIONS END DATE
Business Fall 2018 August 12, 2018 August 20, 2018 September 3, December 12, 2018
Accounting October 12,
November 19-23, 2018
Information Technology
Spring 2019 January 5, 2019 January 7, 2019 January 21, May 1, 2019
Healthcare March 18-22,
April 25, 2019
international.lipscomb.edu
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