Southern Arkansas University

Yes, the students receiving an offer letter from Southern Arkansas University are required to apply for an F-1 Visa to the USA. Please note that the students are required to pay a non-refundable Visa application fee of USD 185 (INR 16.09 K).

Below are the Visa application documents required to study at Southern Arkansas University:

·         SEVIS (I-901) fee of USD 350 (INR 30.4 K)

·         Passport/visa

·         I-20 form with a travel signature

·         Proof of ties to Home country

·         Passport sized photos

·         DS-160 Visa Application

·         Official Transcripts

·         Acceptance letter from the university

·         Health insurance

·         Tuition fee payment proof

Must Check: USA study visa requirements for Indian students

(USD 1 = INR 85.52)

The students are required to put an aplication through the official portal of the univeristy for both UG and PG courses. Applications at Southern Arkansas University are submitted via the official portal named SAU application portal for UG and PG programs.  

Here are the steps to complete you online application process:

Step 1-Choose a program

Step 2- Fill out the application form

Step 3-Pay application fee: Students must pay the application fee of USD 90 (INR 7,705) for UG and PG courses at this university.

Step 4-Wait for a response: The Southern Arkansas University will review the application and respond to the student application with six to eight weeks.

Step 5-Pay tuition fees: To get enrolled in the first semester, international students have to pay tuition fees depending upon the course.  

(USD 1 = INR 85.52)

According to an unofficial source, Southern Arkansas University saw impressive growth in student numbers in 2022 and 2023, reaching record highs. In 2022, total enrolment jumped to over 5,000 students for the first time, with a huge increase in graduate students—many of whom were likely international. This was a strong sign that the university was becoming more attractive to students abroad, especially those looking for graduate programs.

2023 continued this trend, with enrolment hitting 5,128. Again, international graduate students made up a big part of that success, as the university reported strong numbers despite ongoing global challenges. Programs were expanding, and SAU seemed to be investing in welcoming more diverse students, including those from other countries

Below are the admission requirement for Southern Arkansas University:

• Application Fee or fee waiver: Applicants must pay a USD 90 application fee through the common application or coalition Application website. However, applicants using these platforms can request a fee waiver. You can check out how you can waive application fees)

• LORs: Applicants can obtain recommendations from two teachers who have taught them core academic subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, or social studies. Additionally, a recommendation from the school’s college counselor is required. However, if the school doesn't have a counsellor, the students can get a recommendation from a school administrator like a principal or an academic advisor. ( This is optional)

• Transcripts:  the applicant should submit the school report and the official transcript, including all secondary school courses. 

• Standardised Test Results The University has a strongly recommended students to have a ACT or SAT scores prior admission. 

PG requirements

• Application Fee or fee waiver: Applicants must pay a USD 90 application fee through the common application or coalition Application website. However, applicants using these platforms can request a fee waiver. You can check out how you can waive application fees)

• LORs: Applicants can obtain recommendations from two teachers who have taught them core academic subjects from your university. (varies course wise)

• Transcripts:  the applicant should submit the school report and the official transcript, including all UG degrees from the applicant

• Standardised Test Results: The SAU asks for GMAT or GRE scores depending on the course applied by the applicant. As each course as different application requirements

• Applicants must follow all the English language requirement with the minimum scores in mind. Below are the listed ELP scores:

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Yes, Southern Arkansas University mandates either GRE general test or Miller Analogy Test ( MAT)  score for admission. The GRE assess skills developed over time, not specific to any field. It includes verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing section and many more. The test can be opted in two ways, one is CBT ( Computer based Test) and the other is Paper based test. However, the admission process at Southern Arkansas State takes a holistic approach, considering multiple factors in the student's profile. These factors include Leadership, Work experience, essays, LOR and interviews that the students give during their admission process. 

Southern Arkansas University (SAU) provides a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science (MCIS) programme that equips students for various career paths, such as:
- Programmer
- Web developer
- Database developer
- Information systems project manager
- Software engineer
- Database administrator
- Information technology manager
- Data analyst
- Security/privacy analyst

These job choices show the different job opportunities available to students who finish the MCIS programme at SAU. SAU also has helpful resources like the Employment Resource Center to help students find job openings. Also, the Office of Human Resources at SAU often puts up job listings for jobs at the university, like teaching jobs, staff jobs, and part-time jobs.