Established in 1859, Valparaiso University (Valpo) is an independent Lutheran institution of 4,000 American and international students from all over the United States and more than 40 countries worldwide. Located only one hour from Chicago in a safe, friendly town of 31,000, Valpo is consistently ranked as one of the Midwest's top universities and listed among those universities in the USA offering the best value for price. Valpo has had a long and proud tradition of welcoming international students of all cultural traditions and backgrounds to its campus.

Programs
" Over 70 undergraduate programs including business, engineering, and nursing.
" Master's degrees in International Commerce & Policy, English Studies & Communication/TESOL Certificate, Information Technology, Sports Administration, Counseling, and many other areas.
" MBA program in the College of Business Administration and LLM and JD programs in the School of Law.
" Conditional admission with TOEFL waiver upon successful completion of INTERLINK
Resources
" A family-like environment supported by the Offices of International Studies and of Multicultural Programs.
" State-of-the-art technology, including wired classrooms and labs, for hands-on learning opportunities and convenient internet access.
" Small class sizes fostering student interaction, individualized attention, and mentoring relationships by professors.
" A new award-winning library and information center that serves as a central gathering place for students.
" A new student center opening in 2008-2009 that promises to be among the finest in the USA.
Activities
" A highly active Valparaiso International Student Association (VISA) with regularly scheduled events.
" Free admission to numerous concerts, lectures, plays, and other performances.
" Over 100 extracurricular opportunities, including participation in volunteer activities, sports, internships, music groups, and other special-interest organizations.
" Major shopping and commercial districts within walking distance of campus.
" Local bus service that includes connections to Chicago on weekends.
Cost
" Competitive tuition for undergraduate, graduate and law studies based on national comparative studies for a private, nationally ranked university (Visit www.valpo.edu).
" On-campus work opportunities.
" International Presidential Scholarships for qualified undergraduate students.