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Idaho State University

General guidelines for study levels in USA

First year courses are often adapted to those newly admitted to the university. Therefore, students are recommended to choose higher-level courses. For more information, please visit the university's website.

Available places: 3 semester places for academic year 2025/2026

Established: 1901
Number of students: 12,000
Campus: The university has three campus, main campus is situated in Pocatello.
Student life: Outdoor Adventure Center at the university offers leisure and outdoor activities, such as mountain climbing, white water rafting, mountain biking and skiing. On campus there is a recreation centre that includes a gym with a climbing wall, an indoor pool, a spinning room, and a tennis centre with tennis courts, a squash court and a two-lane indoor track.

About Pocatello

Pocatello is a university city with about 50,000 inhabitants. The city is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and Snake River flows through past here. Thanks to the geographic location there are opportunities for a range of outdoor activities, such as cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, hiking and mountain climbing. Near Pocatello are the world-renowned destinations such as Yellow Stone National Park and Grand Teton National Parks.

Information from Idaho State University

Restrictions

Closed programmes/ Closed departments/closed subject areas
Any "professional programmes", including Pharmacy, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Read tech etc.


Limited access
It is possible, but difficult, to be admitted to graduate level courses.
Undergraduate diploma needed for graduate courses.

 
Courses

Course levels:
100–299: Freshman and Sophomore
300–499: Upper division (Junior and Senior)
500–600: Graduate courses


Course information: Usually 3–4 credits/course
Course information - Undergraduate courses

 

Full time studies (corresponding to 30 hp):

Undergraduate studies: 15 credits
Graduate studies: 12 credits

 
Academic year

Autumn term: August–December
Spring term: January–May

 

Additional costs

As an exchange student, you do not need to pay tuition fees. However, additional costs may incur.

Living Expenses Information
Food & Rent $ 550-700 per month depending on personal preferences
Other costs $50.00 International Admin Fee (one time)
Possible lab/class fees
Meal plan costs
Medical insurance policy to be paid by student.

Minimum Amount of Money Needed to Issue Form DS-2019 to Obtain a J-Visa

Room & Board paid at ISU (lowest cost): $ 3,449.00 for one semester

 

Accommodation

Students can apply for On-Campus housing.
Residence Halls provide housing for students. The halls are best-suited for freshmen and sophomores at ISU. Residence Hall living requires purchase of a food plan. The apartments are furnished and utilities are included.
On-Campus Apartments are best suited for upper-classmen and non-traditional students. Students must be in their second year of college, or over age 19, to be eligible for an apartment.

The cost for accommodation is approx. $1600-2700 per semester and students need to buy a meal plan also. Meal plan information

 

Additional information

How to apply for exchange at ISU


Student support

Study with disabilities (umu.se)

Disibility services at Idaho State University

 

Student grants and loans for studies outside of Sweden

You may be entitled to student grants and loans from CSN when studying abroad.

As the cost of living and accommodation may be higher abroad, you can apply for an extra loan known as an additional loan for studies abroad.

You can also apply for an additional loan to cover additional costs, i.e. travel and insurance costs. 

Latest update: 2024-10-08