Governors State University

Notable alumni include the following: 

• Actress-comedian Sheryl Underwood. 
• Computer systems engineer Curtis J. Crawford. 
• Ex-U.S. A representative for the 11th Congressional District of Illinois, Debbie Halvorson. 

Address of Governors State University

1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484, USA. 

Public/Private Status

Governors State University is a public educational institution. 

QS World University Rankings and other rankings

As per US News & World Report, the governor's state university is ranked 480th place worldwide in UG Business. As per the US News & World Report, the governor's state university is ranked at 117th in the Regional Universities Midwest.

Top Offered Courses at Governors State University

The top courses at the institution include business administration and management, criminal justice, elementary education, liberal arts and sciences, teaching, and psychology. The Governors State University fees vary across courses. On average, UG students can expect to pay roughly $769 (INR 57 800) per credit hour as their fees. 

Required Exams for Governors State University

• SAT/ACT.
• GRE/GMAT.
• IELTS- Minimum 6.0 (Academic). 
• TOEFL iBT- Minimum 80. 
• TOEFL CBT- Minimum 213. 
• TOEFL PBT- Minimum 550.
• PTE- Minimum 53.

These examinations are part of the Governors State University requirements for admissions. 

Governors State University Admissions 

There are multiple requirements for admission, including the following: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution for Master's applicants. 
• Official academic transcripts of the entire educational journey. 
• Non-refundable application fees. (USD 25 for undergraduate programs, USD 50 for Master's programs, USD 75 for doctoral programs).
• Evaluation of transcripts by any NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member for international applicants. 
• SAT/ACT scores for Freshmen applications. 
• Official high school or GED transcript for Freshmen. 
• Minimum of 2.75 (unweighted) GPA in high school on a scale of four points. 
• Scores in English language proficiency tests (TOEFL and IELTS scores). IELTS score of a minimum of six is applicable for admission. For undergraduate programs, the TOEFL score for computer-based and IBT is 173 and 68, respectively. For Master's programs, the TOEFL score for computer-based and IBT is 233 and 91, respectively.

Available Scholarships at Governors State University

• GSU Study Abroad Scholarship (Multiple awards/grants up to $750 or INR 56,319). 
• Fund for Education Abroad ($1,250-5,000 (INR 93,900-3,76,000) for semester/short-term and $10,000 (INR 7.5 lakh) for a year). 
• Critical Language Scholarship (Multiple scholarships up to $8,000 (INR 6 lakh) for one year). 
• Gilman Scholarship (Multiple scholarships up to $5,000 (INR 3.75 lakh) for recipients of the Federal Pell Grant). 
• Freeman-Asia Awards (Awards between $3,000-7,000 (INR 2.25 lakh to INR 5.25 lakh) depending on the duration of the stay). 
• Boren Awards ($8,000-20,000 (INR 6 lakh to INR 15 lakh), based on the length of the stay). 

About Placements at Governors State University

Governors State University has its own Career Services Office for helping students build rewarding future careers ahead. Students get help with the identification of their talents and interests along with their professional tasks en route towards achieving career success. Students also get assistance throughout the entire job searching procedure, building their resumes and also identification of helpful internships while honing their interview skills simultaneously. 

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