Study abroad at Findlay

Findlay is a thriving, welcoming college town in northwest Ohio along the Blanchard River (officially known as 'Flag City, USA' and ranked the #1 Micropolitan City in the United States for economic development for nearly a decade by Site Selection Magazine), located just 45 miles south of Toledo and 90 miles north of Columbus. Findlay is the global corporate headquarters of Fortune 500 giant Marathon Petroleum, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, and Whirlpool manufacturing. Findlay is the home of the University of Findlay (UF - founded in 1882, a premier private university with over 4,000 students, recognized for academic excellence and outstanding career outcomes). The University of Findlay is internationally renowned for its College of Pharmacy (offering an accredited direct-entry Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD program with exceptional NAPLEX pass rates and clinical rotations across Ohio), College of Sciences (national leader in Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, and Equestrian Studies with 300+ acre equestrian facilities and Western/English riding centers), College of Health Professions (Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant), and College of Business (AACSB accredited / IACBE). Degrees are taught 100% in English with prestigious US accreditations. International students benefit from generous international trustee scholarships, safe family-friendly Midwestern community, low living costs, and direct US F-1 / I-20 Student Visa support with 3-year STEM OPT work extensions.

Tuition fees in Findlay for international undergraduate students at the University of Findlay range between $38,500 and $41,200 per academic year for Pharmacy (Pre-Pharm), Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Computer Science, and Business Administration (with the University of Findlay awarding generous automatic International Trustee and Dean's Scholarships of $15,000 to $23,000/year to qualified international applicants, bringing net tuition down to approx. $16,000–$24,000/year). Direct-entry Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD professional years) is approx. $44,000/year. Postgraduate Master's programs (MBA, MS in Health Informatics) range from $15,000 to $22,000 for the full program. On-campus university residence halls (UF Bare Hall, Myers, Fox Hall, Village Housing) cost between $650 and $1,150 per month (inclusive of meal plans and utilities), while off-campus student apartments along North Main Street, College Street, and Morey Avenue range from $450 to $800 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $650 and $1,100 (among the most affordable in the Midwest).

International students require a US F-1 Student Visa. Upon academic admission and verification of financial documentation (bank statement certifying first-year tuition and living expenses minus scholarship awards), the Office of International Admissions (University of Findlay) issues the official Form I-20. The student pays the SEVIS I-901 fee, completes the DS-160 online visa application, and attends the F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate. STEM graduates qualify for a 24-month OPT extension (total 36 months of US employment authorization).