Lincoln University Oakland

• Location: Oakland, USA
• Year of foundation: 1919
• Language of instruction: English
• Number of students: more than 500
• Type: mixed.

Lincoln University (LU) is one of the most financially affordable prestigious universities in the state of California.

The institution was founded in 1919 and to this day bears the name of Abraham Lincoln. Since the opening, the attention of employees has been focused on quality and affordable international education. Now more than 500 people study at the university on undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The teaching staff has the highest qualifications, and its representatives regularly undergo advanced education, improving their knowledge in innovative approaches to learning.

During their studies, students receive additional academic support in the form of individual or group classes, seminars in the Counseling Center.

The entire educational process takes place according to an individual schedule for each student, it is adapted to the further goals of the student and contains only disciplines of interest to him.

The university provides accommodation in the format of shared apartments in the small settlement of Alameda.

For accommodation in the residential complex, several options for apartments are available:

• With one bed for one or three people – 1795-4710$,
• With two beds (maximum five people) – 2050-5595$,
• With three beds (maximum seven people) - 3300-5730 $.

Rent for a shared apartment starts from $ 695 per month per student: the price includes utilities, high-speed Internet and tenant insurance.

The building also includes:

• Pool
• Fitness center,
• Laundry
• Playground
• Picnic and barbecue area,
• Parking.

The residential area is guarded with a round-the-clock patrol.

LU students can devote their free time to their hobbies while studying on campus. Sports sections, creative teams and leadership associations are available for students.

Athletes have the opportunity to compete in several main areas:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Baseball
• Athletics.

National teams are divided into women's and men's teams.

A variety of events are regularly organized on campus: students will be able to participate in theatrical and musical performances, listen to lectures by invited speakers of different specialties, and organize parties on their own.

Also, the university periodically arranges trips to Lake Tahoe, graduation cruises on the bay, excursions around San Francisco and much more.

The student association deals with all issues related to self-government and university life. Here, students can develop leadership and organizational skills, implement their ideas and make many useful acquaintances.

For those who are already thinking about starting a career, individual meetings are held. On them, teachers help students in compiling the correct resume, cover letter and finding employment.

• Accreditation wasC Senior College and University Commission, IACBE.
• Easy transfer of credits from previous places of study.
• Small classes.
• Individual schedule.
• Foreign students from 60 countries.

The campus is located in the heart of the rapidly growing city of Auckland. The main educational facilities are located in a historic building next to the San Francisco Bay Area. For studying equipped with:

• Lecture halls,
• Administrative offices,
• Computer labs,
• Self-study and recreation areas,
• Dining room.

An additional learning space is located in the immediate vicinity of the main area. Here are:

• The University Library, which stores more than 13,000 volumes of books and about 130,000 electronic databases,
• Lecture halls,
• Multidisciplinary Research Center,
• Diagnostic imaging laboratory equipped with IntelCore i5 computers with Windows 10 Pro operating system, MS Office 365, Adobe, Media Player and others.,
• Sports Department.

Near the buildings there are Bay Area rapid transit stops and many bus routes.

The academic year contains several semesters:

• Autumn: August-December,
• Spring: January-May,
• Summer session: June-July.

Holidays and vacations in which students do not attend classes:

• 5th September,
• 11th November,
• 22-27 November,
• 20th February,
• 14-19 March,
• July 4.

The total amount of additional expenses is $ 5155 for bachelors, $ 5950 - for graduate students. Some of them are:

• Registration fee – $250 every semester,
• Contribution for the summer session – 150$
• Medical insurance - from 700 to 1200 $ per year,
• Accommodation, meals – from $ 700 per month,
• Identity card – 25$,
• Use of diagnostic imaging laboratory – $50,
• Entrance exams – $20 each,
• Meeting at the airport – 85$,
• The placement fee is $80.

Also, students are charged a commission of 10% of the amount of paid tuition each semester.

To enroll in a LU, you need to do a few things:

• Create an account on the official website,
• Log in by filling in your personal data,
• Fill out the application by selecting the program and attaching the required documents,
• Pay a registration fee of $250,
• Wait for the decision of the commission,
• Pass interviews and entrance tests.

According to the statistics of the last few years, about 70% of applicants are accepted.

Most graduates of all programs get their first job within three months after graduation.

Applicants for bachelor's degree must provide:

• School leaving certificate or equivalent of secondary education, official transcripts,
• Cumulative CGPA score of 2 on a scale of 4,
• Declaration of finance, bank statement. The account amount must be $ 20,065 for one academic year,
• Evaluation of transcripts by a member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars, an admissions officer,
• English language test results: TOEFL iBT (from 59), IELTS (from 5.5),
• Photocopies of passports, passport-size photograph, visa,
• One-page essay on interest in the chosen program.

For those who wish to study in postgraduate programs, the following requirements are set:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a CGPA of 2.7 on a scale of 4 points,
• Resume with a brief description of work, extracurricular activities, history of study,
• Three years of managerial experience for MBA applicants,
• Results of the English language proficiency test: TOEFL (from 69 for MBA, from 79 for masters), IELTS (from 6.0 for MBA, from 6.5 for masters and doctoral students).

Deadlines for applications for semesters:

• Summer – May 9,
• Autumn – July 17,
• Spring – November 24.

The main scholarship program at the university is the scholarship of the Board of Trustees. It encourages students with high academic performance.

The Leadbetter Scholarship Foundation awards $500 to students entering the final year of undergraduate programs.

Also, the institution awards student-athletes in monetary or discount form. Funds can cover part or all of the cost of tuition, housing.

LU provides a system of discounts and tuition waivers for those students who have financial difficulties related to health problems, family difficulties, loss of a sponsor, natural disasters or other situations.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision