University of Oklahoma (Norman) (MAUI / Bilateral)
University of Oklahoma is a universitywide partner university in Norman, United States of America. You can study at the University of Oklahoma through the MAUI program or through a bilateral (direct) exchange.
The MAUI program (Mid-America Universities International) consists of a group of 18 American universities. If you are applying for the MAUI program, you need to list the top three MAUI universities of your choice in your study plan under additional comments. This means there is a chance you will not be placed at your preferred university, but at your second or third choice university instead.
Through a bilateral (direct) exchange
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Webpages | General information for exchange students Course information for exchange students: |
Social media | Welcome to The University of Oklahoma (YouTube) |
Academic calendar | Semester I (Fall): 2nd or 3rd week of August – 2nd week of December |
Requirements | No specific requirements |
Areas of study open to exchange students | All undergraduate courses on Norman campus are open as long as the student has taken all pre-requisites. Exceptions: OU Health Sciences Center in OKC, Law School (only if exchange student is a Law student at the home university), All graduate level Business classes (incl. Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing & Supply Chain Management, and Management Information Systems), College of Continuing Education (Liberal Studies) and Aviation. Economic classes: Math placement exam must be taken online or upon arrival before enrolment in undergraduate courses can take place. Details here.Several undergraduate Economics courses are not available. No graduate courses are available. |
Courses at Master’s level | Yes, with the exception of MBA courses in the College of Business. See 'Areas of study open to exchange students' |
Language of instruction | English |
Housing assistance | As of academic year 24-25, housing is not guaranteed anymore. There are some beds reserved for exchange students plus they will be guided to affiliate off campus housing. OU student housing offers three options for on campus living. Traditions Square (East & West) are single bedroom/shared bathroom apartments. Alternately, academic year students can choose the student residential colleges where students will share a room and must buy a Meal plans. Students also have the option of living in the Kraettli apartments (same website as Traditions Square). These are cheaper than Traditions Square, but they are older, and students must share a bedroom. Space is limited each semester. Information about housing is listed on OU Housing web page, but students will receive housing information directly from Education Abroad. More information can also be found on the exchange website. |
Estimated living costs per month | 2024 information:Expected ExpensesHousing Furnished apartment in on-campus housing complex: $1700-$3650 per semester, depending on selected apartment Food Meal plans (optional): $250-$2500 per semester, depending on personal choice - Always consult the Exchange Student Coordinator before purchasing a meal plan. Regular grocery expenses: $400-600 per month, depending on student needs Access to grocery stores may require bus travel. Books Textbooks and course materials: $250-800 per semester, depending on major subject Health Insurance OU Student Health Plan: Fall semester (23/24) $1014 Spring semester (23/24) $798 Personal Expenses Costs can range from $400-800+ per month, depending on personal choice Additional Fees $30 Sooner Card ID $155 Exchange Student Program Fee (each semester) $77 International Student Maintenance Fee (each semester) $206 New International Student Orientation fee (first semester only) |
Credits and grading | You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table |
Number of places available | 8 places (bilateral exchange) |
Through the MAUI program
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Number of places available | 3 places per year for the MAUI program in total. After the 1 December deadline it is not possible anymore to apply for an exchange to one of the MAUI partners, even for semester 2 (start January next academic year), due to early application deadlines. This means you have to apply before December 1st.
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Selection | For the academic year 24-25 selection was not necessary but for 23-24 it was. We hope to be able to place all students who put MAUI in their top 3 but it cannot be guaranteed. |
All MAUI universities | Baylor University (Waco) |
More information about MAUI | Find more information on the MAUI website |
Contact
If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office:
Our new email address is: exchange@uu.nl
Asia, Latin America, Middle East & South Africa
Name: Ms. Clim Gorissen
North America & UK
Name: Ms. Cathelijne van Weelden
Australia, New Zealand & Spain*
Name: Ms. Tessel Arendsen
* Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universitat de Barcelona
Europe
Name: Ms. Mandy van den Houten
General exchange questions
Name: Patrick Chan
Phone availability
Phone: +31 (0)30-2531224
Office hours for calling: Monday and Thursday, 13:30-15:00
Make an appointment via Teams
We are available for appointments via Teams. If you have a question, use the calendar below to make an appointment.
If you are unable to make it to your appointment, please do not forget to cancel.