Founded on Christmas Day in 1890 as the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, Oklahoma State University (OSU) has grown through its traditions and culture to become one of America’s premier land-grant universities.   
 
OSU has a proud tradition of excellence in athletics. Track became the first organized sport at OAMC with women’s basketball second. Today, OSU participates in 18 intercollegiate sports and with its most recent national title in men’s golf in 2018, holds an impressive 52 NCAA championships. OSU is fourth nationally in NCAA championships won by a university.  
 
In 2018, OSU was placed 10th among the "Happiest Colleges in America” and was named most beautiful campus is Oklahoma (CareerBliss and Southern Living). With over 500 student organisations, 32 student residence, 13 living-learning communities at 34 fraternities and sororities, the OSU campus is buzzing with students from across the US and more than 100 countries creating a vibrant and inclusive culture.  

The town of Stillwater is located between Oklahoma City, the capital of the state of Oklahoma, and the state’s second biggest city Tulsa. Stillwater has been described as a place with a “small town feel combined with a uniquely welcoming mid-west atmosphere”. Stillwater has a diverse economy with a foundation in aerospace, agribusiness, biotechnology, optoelectronics, software and standard manufacturing. Southern Living ranked Stillwater sixth on its list for "The South's Friendliest Cities 2018," and OSU sits at the heart of it all.

The United States of America, commonly known as the United States, US, USA or simply America, is a country in North America. Most of the country is located between Canada and Mexico, but also includes places such as Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The capital is Washington D.C., but the most populous city is New York City.

At 9.8 million square kilometres, the US is the world's third or fourth largest country by total area, only slightly smaller than the entire continent of Europe. It is the world's third most populous country, with an estimated population of over 327 million people.

You're likely already familiar with some aspects of the US such as cross-country road trips, hearty food portions and the massive scale of everything. It is near impossible to run out of things to discover in this country! Every one of the 50 states is incredibly different, so depending where you go within the US you might feel you’re in a different country. This a very diverse nation, as people immigrate from all over the world, bringing in different religions, races, cultural traditions, and political beliefs.

You can visit one of over 35,000 museums, check out the major cities, visit small towns and farmlands, and explore the massive and beautiful national parks such as Yellowstone and Zion. You could also visit neighbouring Canada or Mexico if you want to travel more. The US is a hub of industry and culture for nearly every aspect of modern life, so having the chance to study here can really expand your networks and open you up to future possibilities abroad.

Did you know?

A small community in the Grand Canyon still receives their mail via mule service as motorized delivery is not possible. The service runs six days a week with at least two mule trains daily so that animals and riders don’t have to make the trip down to the village and back without an overnight stop. Believe it or not, scientists at the Utah State University have proven at millimetre scale that the topography of the state of Kansas is actually flatter than a pancake!

All students must meet standard exchange selection criteria and any host institution restrictions.  

The following subject areas are NOT available for exchange:  

• Accounting (except for introductory course, ACCT 2103 Financial Accounting)  
• Computer Science  
• Some master’s level courses  
• Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering  
• School of Veterinary Medicine courses 
• Agricultural Communication  

 
Please note the following; 

• Online courses and faculty-led travel courses have additional fees not covered in the tuition/fees exchange agreement. Exchange students may take courses in these categories but they are responsible for paying the additional fees. J-1 visa regulations permit exchange students to take a maximum of ONE online course per semester.  
• Some courses are offered in the Tulsa campus. Students should not consider taking courses outside main Stillwater campus. 
• Courses with a 5--- or 6--- level designation are Graduate level courses and are generally unavailable to exchange students.  

• UniSA academic transcript 
• Passport 
• Evidence of English proficiency (if applicable)
• Financial guarantee form 
• Bank statement 
• OSU application form 
• Course preference form 

Courses at US partner universities are generally valued at 3 credits each. Students are required to undertake a minimum of 12 credits per semester, equal to 13.5 UniSA units. 15 credits are equivalent to 18 UniSA units. 
 
Therefore we recommend that: 

• 15 US credits = 5 US courses (@ 3 credits each) is equivalent to 18 UniSA units
• 12 US credits = 4 US courses (@ 3 credits each) is equivalent to 13.5 UniSA units 

Undergraduate students who wish to take only undergraduate-level courses are not required to submit evidence of English proficiency unless are intending to take postgraduate level courses. The score should be at least: 

• TOEFL ibt score of 61 or higher OR Computer-based score of 173 or higher OR Paper-based score of 500 or higher 
• IELTS score ≥ 6.0 

Postgraduate students MUST submit evidence of English proficiency. The score should be at least:

• TOEFL ibt of 79 or higher OR Computer-based score of 213 or higher OR Paper-based score of 550 or higher 
• IELTS score ≥ 6.5  

These examinations must have been taken within two years of the date of application  

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Transportation from Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) to your hotel/dorm room will be arranged if you inform the Study Abroad & NSE office in due time. You may also choose to fly into a different airport such as Oklahoma City or Tulsa International Airport. However, transportation to Stillwater will have to be arranged on your own. 
 
More information on how to get to the campus can be found here. 

On-campus housing is guaranteed on a first-come first-served basis. We have negotiated a specialized hall “Global Scholars House” (GSH) where we will give priority placement to our incoming exchange students. It is a traditional dormitory with a remodelled common kitchen space where half of the residents on the floor will be domestic students and the other half international exchange students. The floors are co-ed, with single gender community bathrooms.  

• Fall exchange students living on campus should let us know as soon as possible if they wish to live here so that a spot may be reserved since space is more competitive in the fall  
• Spring exchange students living on campus will be expected to live in the Global Scholars House since space will be available  

You can apply for on-campus housing after you receive your admission and have your OSU email account activated.  

Alternatively, if you want to live off-campus, please see here for more information. 

As an exchange partner with the University of South Australia, you do not have to pay tuition fees to Oklahoma State University, instead you will pay tuition as you would normally at UniSA. Travel and living expenses are at your own cost. The table below gives an indication of costs you will incur: 

More information can be found here. 
* Community buses and transit are free to OSU students, faculty and staff with a valid OSU ID Card. 

You may be eligible to receive additional grants or scholarships to fund your experience. For more information please see the funding and scholarships website.

UniSA offers travel insurance as part of your exchange for up to 270 days (can be extended up to 365 days). For more information please see travel insurance website.  

Please click here to read the travel insurance policy. 

A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found here. 

If you have any further questions about travel insurance, please contact the UniSA Insurance Office on 08 8302 1678. 

As an exchange student at Oklahoma State University, you must purchase compulsory additional health insurance. See here for more information.