Also called SIU, Southern Illinois University is an open research university situated in Carbondale, Illinois. Established in 1869, it is the oldest site of the university system of Illinois. Started as Southern Illinois Normal College, the university started its first session with eight members of faculty and 53 students. In the year 1947, its name was changed to Southern Illinois University. Between 1950 and 1991, the university saw a rapid student enrolment. In 1957, an additional campus of the university was formed at Edwardsville. The standard size of the classes at SIU is between 19-29 students with only 5% of classes include 50 or more students. Furthermore, the standard class has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. Also, 83 percent of the faculty members at the university are full-time employees.
The university is open to students from all US states as well as over 100 countries across the world. The university offers 300 academic programs including 100 bachelor’s, 3 associate, 73 master’s and 36 Ph.D. programs. In addition to this, it offers specialized degree programs in law, architecture, and medicine. Apart from this, the university is also providing an MD/JD dual degree program since 1989.
Other than this, there is a library at the campus called Morris Library which holds over 4 million volumes, more than 3.6 million microform units, and 53,000 existing periodicals and serials. Also, it provides a broad variety of electronic sources to students working over research projects. The university maintains a student center which is also one of the largest student unions across the country.
Additionally, there are numerous facilities offered at the campus including places to relax, eateries and group study corners. Also, the Student Center comes with a bookstore, dining places, ATM and many other facilities required for students. The university has an athletic team, namely Southern Illinois Salukis, which participates at various levels.
Other than this, the university has 400 active and vibrant registered student organizations and clubs so that they can pursue their talent and interest in different areas. The institution boasts of its alumni base and has produced over 220,000 graduates worldwide. Some of the known alumni include Lionel Antoine (ex-NFL offensive tackle), Charles Basch (professor of health education, Teachers College, Columbia University) and James Belushi (actor/comedian).
Master of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 14.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 14.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Computer Science
- Duration - 3-4 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 24.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Mining Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 18.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Computer Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 68
- Fees - INR 15.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : 600, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 2.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MBA
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 17.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S. in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 293, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 14.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Mathematics
- Duration - 3-4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 24.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S. in Quality Engineering and Management
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 14.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Doctor of Philosophy degree in Environmental Resources and Policy
- Duration - 3-4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 24.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
PhD in Chemistry
- Duration - 3-4 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 24.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 18.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 14.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S.in Biomedical Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 14.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Duration - 5-6 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 24.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
PhD in Zoology
- Duration - 3-4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 24.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
PhD in Plant Biology
- Duration - 3-4 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 24.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Physics
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 12 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
PhD in Physics
- Duration - 3-4 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 24.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Zoology
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 13.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Engineering (ME) degree in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 14.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 68
- Fees - INR 7.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Geography and Environmental Resources
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 13.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Geology
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 13.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
PhD in Engineering Science
- Duration - 3-4 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 24.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Mathematics
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 13.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 68
- Fees - INR 7.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Arts in Mathematics
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 13.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Accountancy
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 8.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 68
- Fees - INR 8.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Chemistry
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 13.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Plant Biology
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 24.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
Courses | Exams |
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BE/Btech - 3 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 68 & Above |
MS - 14 Courses | GRE - 293 & Above IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
MIM - 1 Course | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
BBA - 1 Course | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 68 & Above |
MEng - 2 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - Accepted GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above |
Other Courses - 11 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above GRE - Accepted |
Admission Requirement
Documents | SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Needed for few courses CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
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Application fees | USD 65 |
Type of deadline | Regular |
Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 1ˢᵗ Apr 2021 - 1ˢᵗ Mar 2022 Spring - 1ˢᵗ Sep - 1ˢᵗ Oct 2021 Summer - 1ˢᵗ Feb - 1ˢᵗ Mar 2022 |
Approximate Fees
Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
---|---|---|
BE/Btech - 3 Courses | 4 Years | INR 7.5L USD 10,228 - 10,280 |
MS - 14 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 12L - 24.3L USD 16,444 - 33,222 |
MIM - 1 Course | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 8.2L USD 11,152 |
BBA - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 8.1L USD 11,085 |
MEng - 2 Courses | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 14.6L USD 19,953 |
MBA - 1 Course | 18 - 24 Months | INR 17.3L USD 23,641 |
Other Courses - 11 Courses | 1.5 - 6 Years | INR 2.1L - 24.3L USD 2,800 - 33,222 |