  {"id":7,"date":"2023-08-02T13:29:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T18:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-01-14T11:07:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:07:05","slug":"international","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/international\/","title":{"rendered":"International"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"bsu-intro-text container\">\n<p class=\"intro\">91心頭利 is home to more than 70 international students from over 40 countries&mdash;who pay the same as in-state students. Bemidji is a diverse community that celebrates cultures from around the world and has hosted many cultural events such as the Festival of Nations, Dragon Boat Festival and the World Unicycle Championships.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"bsu-block bsu-content-on-color p-0 bsu-block-image-side bg-secondary\"><div class=\"card shadow-0 flex-row mw-100 p-0 rounded-0 text-bg-secondary \"><div class=\"card-body container row mx-auto py-5 align-items-md-start\"><div class=\"col-12 my-3 text-md-start\"><h2 class=\"card-title display-4 border-0\">International Student Application Requirements<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"col-12 my-2 text-md-start\"><p class=\"card-text\">If you are intending to study at BSU in F-1 or J-1 status, you will complete the international student application.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-12 mt-4 text-md-start\">\n<div class=\"bsu-button \" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg fw-bold  px-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/international\/admission-requirements\/\" data-mdb-ripple-init=\"true\">Undergrad and Graduate Admission<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bsu-block-image-side-image col-12 col-md-5 d-none d-md-block clip-end shadow-0\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/18FON_0233.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"bsu-block bsu-cards mt-n8 mb-6\"><div class=\"bg-image shadow-0 py-5 rounded-0\"><div class=\"mask bg-opacity-85\"><\/div><div class=\"position-relative d-flex flex-column shadow-0 mw-100 p-0 rounded-0 bg-transparent\"><div class=\"container text-center\"><h2 class=\"card-title display-4 border-0 \"><span>Destination Education<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"fs-4 my-5\"><span>Our lakeside campus&nbsp;is situated in Bemidji, Minnesota, a small&nbsp;and welcoming&nbsp;town with all the conveniences of a big city. Academic programs at BSU focus on personalized, hands-on learning. From your first&nbsp;class to your final presentation, you&rsquo;ll be challenged and supported by professors committed to your success.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row row-cols-1 g-4 px-4 justify-content-center row-cols-md-2 row-cols-lg-2 row-cols-xl-3 row-cols-xxl-4\">\n<div class=\"col\"><div class=\"card bsu-card bsu-card-simple h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/programs\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/Virtual-Reality-5-767x511.webp\" class=\"card-img-top img-fluid bsu-no-lightbox w-100\" alt=\"A student using VR creation software\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"position-absolute card-body bottom-0 start-0 w-100 p-2 text-bg-black bg-opacity-75 d-flex justify-content-start\"><h3 class=\"card-title display-2 fs-4 mb-0\">Academic Programs<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col\"><div class=\"card bsu-card bsu-card-simple h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youvisit.com\/tour\/bemidjistate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/BSU-campus-aerial-767x511.webp\" class=\"card-img-top img-fluid bsu-no-lightbox w-100\" alt=\"Bemidji State aerial with campus and lake\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"position-absolute card-body bottom-0 start-0 w-100 p-2 text-bg-black bg-opacity-75 d-flex justify-content-start\"><h3 class=\"card-title display-2 fs-4 mb-0\">Virtual Tour<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"bsu-block bsu-content-on-color p-0  bg-secondary\"><div class=\"card shadow-0 flex-row mw-100 p-0 rounded-0 text-bg-secondary \"><div class=\"card-body container row mx-auto py-5 align-items-md-start\"><div class=\"col-12 my-3 text-md-start\"><h2 class=\"card-title display-4 border-0\">Affordability &amp; Flexibility<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"col-12 my-2 text-md-start\"><p class=\"card-text\">We offer all international students an&nbsp;in-state tuition rate&nbsp;which provides huge savings to international students. Whatever your academic interests and professional goals, we can help you reach them without putting you and your family deeply in debt. Once you are ready to apply, review our&nbsp;application instructions&nbsp;and contact the&nbsp;International Program Center&nbsp;with any questions.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-12 mt-4 text-md-start\">\n<div class=\"bsu-button \" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg fw-bold  px-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/international\/cost-scholarships\/\" data-mdb-ripple-init=\"true\">Cost &amp; Aid<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"bsu-block bsu-cards mt-n8 mb-6\"><div class=\"bg-image shadow-0 py-5 rounded-0\"><div class=\"mask bg-opacity-85\"><\/div><div class=\"position-relative d-flex flex-column shadow-0 mw-100 p-0 rounded-0 bg-transparent\"><div class=\"container text-center\"><h2 class=\"card-title display-4 border-0 \"><span>Resources for Current Students<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"fs-4 my-5\"><span>Now that you have been admitted, it&rsquo;s time to start focusing on your next steps to becoming a student at BSU! The International Program Center is here to help you make the most of your experience at BSU, offering guidance at every step along the way. Congratulations and welcome to 91心頭利!<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row row-cols-1 g-4 px-4 justify-content-center row-cols-md-2 row-cols-lg-2 row-cols-xl-3 row-cols-xxl-4\">\n<div class=\"col\"><div class=\"card bsu-card bsu-card-simple h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/admitted\/admitted-international\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/ChamberOrchestra-4-767x511.webp\" class=\"card-img-top img-fluid bsu-no-lightbox w-100\" alt=\"Violin players in black shirts\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"position-absolute card-body bottom-0 start-0 w-100 p-2 text-bg-black bg-opacity-75 d-flex justify-content-start\"><h3 class=\"card-title display-2 fs-4 mb-0\">Admitted Student Resources<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col\"><div class=\"card bsu-card bsu-card-simple h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/PoetryClass-1-767x511.webp\" class=\"card-img-top img-fluid bsu-no-lightbox w-100\" alt=\"A faculty member teaching around a conference table\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"position-absolute card-body bottom-0 start-0 w-100 p-2 text-bg-black bg-opacity-75 d-flex justify-content-start\"><h3 class=\"card-title display-2 fs-4 mb-0\">International Program Center<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"bsu-block bsu-content-on-color p-0  bg-accent\"><div class=\"card shadow-0 flex-row mw-100 p-0 rounded-0 text-bg-accent \"><div class=\"card-body container row mx-auto py-5 align-items-md-center\"><div class=\"col-12 my-3 text-md-center\"><h2 class=\"card-title display-4 border-0\">Request More Information<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"col-12 my-2 text-md-center\"><p class=\"card-text\">Request more information about academics, student life, financial aid, career advancement, and everything in between. 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