Southern Illinois University

📚 INTO pathway: Intensive English Pathway with 33% tuition reduction.

🎓 GEO Award recipients receive personalised American instructor lessons.

🔬 Programmes in sciences, engineering, business, and humanities.

📍 Carbondale, Illinois campus with strong research infrastructure.

🌍 INTO Direct Entry pathway for international student admission.

💼 Comprehensive international student support and cultural programming.

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at Southern Illinois University is approximately USD 19,276. The median fee for a postgraduate degree or diploma at Southern Illinois University is approximately USD 28,170.

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at Southern Illinois University for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

Southern Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The employment rate at Southern Illinois University is 53.1% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.

We do not have any courses from Southern Illinois University that have mandatory internships or placements in their curriculum. However, you may still be able to get your own internship or job during term breaks.

Southern Illinois University offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• F-1 and J-1 visa advising, I-20 documentation, and SEVIS compliance through the International Programs and Services (IPS) office

• SIU international merit scholarships and graduate assistantships available through individual colleges

• Academic tutoring, writing support, and ESL assistance through the Writing Center and Learning Support Services

• On-campus housing in SIU residence halls with international student orientation facilitated by IPS

• OPT/CPT guidance, career fairs, and employer recruiting events through the SIU Career Development Center

Some of the rankings of Southern Illinois University include:

#801-1000 in the world (Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2026)

#363 in National Universities (US News & Reports 2026)

Post-study work permit options at Southern Illinois University in United States depend on your qualification level: all graduates can apply for a post-study work permit for 1 year; STEM graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation..

Note: Work must be in your field of study. Time spent working off campus while studying (i.e. pre-completion OPT) is deducted from this period. You must find work within 90 days