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Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, United States
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Why study at Illinois State University?
Illinois State University is the oldest public university in Illinois, founded in 1857 in Normal as a teacher-training institution and now a comprehensive public research university with seven degree-granting colleges. Its academic strengths include education, business, nursing and fine arts, and it enrols students from more than 70 countries. International students can also enter through pathway and academic English programmes offered with INTO University Partnerships.
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Illinois State University in numbers
- 1Campus
- 1857Founded
- 21,000Students
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Normal Campus
The university's single main campus in Normal, Illinois, housing all seven colleges, Milner Library and university housing.
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Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- Undergraduate International Admissions Scholarship
- Graduate International Admissions Scholarship
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