Overview

Through the International Year One in Communication - Mass Media Studies - Urban and Suburban Communication, Pre-Bachelor from INTO Hofstra University, upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of undergraduate study at Hofstra University. This transition from an INTO Hofstra program to a university degree program is called progression.

Key facts:

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Presentation and Leadership Skills for University Success I
Critical Thinking and Academic Writing I
Intermediate English Grammar, Reading, and Writing III
Intermediate Listening and Speaking in English III

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 1543 other programmes in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic requirements:

Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale.

English Requirements:

2-Semesters Pathway: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 60, TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90, Password 6, or Completion of AE Level 4.
3-Semester Pathway: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 50, TOEFL Essentials 6.0, Duolingo 75, or Password 5.
The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

Tuition Fee

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International

37986 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56980 USD for the full programme during 18 months.

Semester 2: tuition varies from $56,980 to $58,690 ; Semester 3: tuition varies from $67,360 to $69,390

Living costs for Hempstead

1300 - 2834 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Do I qualify for a scholarship?

To be considered for a scholarship opportunity, submit your application to a Pathway program.

How much money is on offer?

The amount of money available through scholarships can vary. Remember that a scholarship will only cover some of your tuition fees. You will still have to fund your remaining tuition fees and your accommodation, insurance, visa and other living costs in full.

What is the process of applying for a scholarship?

If you receive an offer letter after submitting your application to study with us, ask your education counselor whether there is a scholarship available. All scholarships are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for International Year One in Communication - Mass Media Studies - Urban and Suburban Communication.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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