National Student Exchange - Profile: University of Kentucky

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Location:	Lexington
Setting:	Urban
Population:	295,803
Enrollment:	28,184
On Campus:	25%
Language:	English
Calendar:	Semester

Approximate:

Fall 08/24
Spring 01/11

Tuition & Payments PLAN B: EVEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
EVEN - Host campus accepts no more students than it sends out.

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Room And Meals: $3,719

Additional Information Receive From Canada
PLAN B

Campus Diversity

80%	Caucasian
7%	African American
2%	Hispanic
3%	Asian American
0%	Native American
5%	International
3%	Other

Campus Links
Home Page
Catalog
Outgoing Students

NSE Links
Policies & Procedures
Campus Detail Info
Member Campus Links

How to Apply
Applications are submitted through your home campus coordinator.
Find Your NSE Office

The University of Kentucky is in the heart of the Bluegrass region in Lexington, KY, which is known as the Horse Capital of the World. In this thriving community the opportunities are boundless. Lexington features a diverse cityscape. From its vibrant downtown, which supports infill and historic preservation projects, to its famed horse farms. The University is a land-grant instituation that has entered an unprecedented period of growth and high aspiration with the goal of becomming one of the top 20 institutions in higher learning in the country. UK's William T. Young Library is among the world's leading research libraries. Its book endowment is the largest among public universitites and ranks second only to Harvard University among all the nations universities. Currently, UK's 11 colleges, 5 professional schools, and a world class medical center support more than 30,000 students.

Campus Location - The University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY, which is in the central portion of the state. UK is close to many major destinations and attractions.

Helpful Information - We have a vibrant campus life with many students living on campus. We also have a great number of off campus residence within walking distance. Our studnents have the opportunity to get involved in various student organizations and clubs to enhance their academic life. UK has a great tradition in athletics that is almost unmatched by other universities. Our campus, in the heart of the bluegrass state, is beautiful, lively, and inviting.

Programs

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Agriculture: Agricultural Biology, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy, Animal Sciences, Crop Science/Management, Equine Technology, Horse Management, Horticulture, Plant and Soil Systems, Plant Science, Soil Science

Anthropology: Anthropology

Architecture: Architecture, Landscape Architecture/Design

Area Studies: Chinese Studies, Gender, Ethnicity and Multicultural Studies, International Studies, Japanese Studies, Latin American Studies, Russian Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Art History, Arts Administration, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Digital Arts, Drawing, Fiber-Fabric, Interior Design, Media Arts, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio Art, Theater Art

Athletics: Exercise Science, Health and Fitness Teaching

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Biotechnology, Botany/Plant Sciences

Business: Accounting, Business Information Systems, Finance/Banking, Management, Marketing, Marketing, Retailing and Merchandising

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Consumer and Family Studies: Family Economics and Resource Management, Family Science/Services, Family Studies

Earth Sciences: Geology

Economics: Economics, International Economics

Education: Early Childhood, Elementary Education, English, Home Economics, Junior High/Middle School, Secondary Education, Special Education

Engineering: Agricultural Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mineral/Mining Engineering

English: English, Linguistics

Environmental Studies: Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources

Fashion: Apparel/Fashion Merchandising, Textiles and Clothing

Food Science: Food Science, Nutrition

Foreign Language: Arabic (some courses), Chinese, Chinese (some courses), Classical Languages, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Forestry: Forestry

General Studies: Classical Studies, Gender Studies, Individualized Degree Program

Geography and Urban Studies: Geography

Geology: Geology

Health and Safety Sciences: Clinical Laboratory Science, Dietetics, Health Promotion, Health Science, Kinesiology

History: History

Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Tourism Management

Information Studies: Computer Science

Interdisciplinary Studies: New Media

International Studies: International Studies

Mathematics: Actuarial Mathematics, Mathematical Economics, Mathematics, Statistics

Performing Arts: Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Theater Arts/Drama

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy

Physics: Physics

Political Science: Political Science

Psychology: Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Social Work, Sociology

Closed Programs
Communication, Health Sciences, and Nursing.

Limitations
Some upper-level courses have prerequisites that limit enrollment to majors. Registration is limited in fields such as architecture and engineering.

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

2.5 GPA
None.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Mid-Year Exchange (Exchange that begins with the Spring/Winter Term)

Available

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students

No graduate students

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will not accept

Tuition/Fees

Fees are subject to change without notice.
Two semesters = one academic year
Three quarters = one academic year

Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students

No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan B students.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Plan B: 19 ($365.00 per additional hour)

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 6/27/2012.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Housing Deposit:	$50	Year	Plan B	Mandatory
ID Card:	$15	Year	Plan B	Mandatory
Parking Fee:	$124	Semester	Plan B	Optional

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.

Financial Aid

Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Plan A or Plan B, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures are current as of 6/27/2012.
Expect 5% or more increase for the subsequent academic year.
Figures are based on the average room and meal plan selected by NSE students. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your selected room type and meals.
Two semesters = one academic year
Three quarters = one academic year

On-Campus Housing Per Semester