Dominican—It’s All Here 

The Dominican experience is defined by our career-focused graduate and undergraduate academic programs. Designed to increase your marketability, our personalized approach to education means you’ll study in small classes where the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1. This way, you’ll get to know your professors, and they’ll know you. This is one reason why the prestigious U.S. News and World Report ranks Dominican #1 in Illinois for undergraduate teaching.

Dominican University is ranked the #1 Best Value in the Midwest and in the Top 20 out of more than 160 Midwest regional universities by the U.S. News and World Report. Dominican offers generous scholarships for international students including merit scholarships that range from $12,000 USD–$25,000 USD annually for first-year students, and $11,000 USD–$18,000 USD for transfer students.

Dominican’s campus is warm, welcoming and diverse. We recognize that acclimating to the demands of college is challenging, especially for international students who are navigating academic and cultural changes, so our wraparound support ensures that you have what you need to thrive in your new environment. Our team works together to make sure that none of our students get left behind. Our Student Care Network ensures you have the physical, mental, social, technological and academic resources you need to be healthy, happy and successful at Dominican.

Internships are built right into the curriculum. So, you’ll be building your resume as you earn your credentials. You’ll also have opportunities to attend professional events and gain exposure to a wide variety of Chicago’s leading companies. Here, you don’t just earn your degree, you launch your career.

The results speak for themselves: Within a year of graduation, 85% of our graduates are employed and 21% are enrolled in graduate school.

Why do international students choose Dominican?

Briselda Gjikondi appreciates Dominican because it’s close to Chicago, her professors are supportive and she feels included

Why Study in the United States?

Choosing Dominican means accessing the best the country has to offer students. 

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Globally Recognized Credentials  

The U.S. is known for its educational system and its vast network of more than 4,000 colleges and universities. Undergraduate and graduate degrees earned in the U.S. have an excellent reputation across the globe and are widely accepted by employers and academic institutions worldwide.

Students and faculty in classroom

Academic Flexibility    

International students appreciate the academic flexibility offered by U.S. institutions. If you’re not certain about your major, you can take time to research your options, have conversations with faculty and take general education courses while you decide. 

Multiculturalism

The U.S. is multicultural. This gives you the opportunity to forge social and professional relationships with a diverse network of peers, professors and professionals. This means, post-graduation, you’ll be job-market ready wherever you decide to start your career.

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For more information,
please contact:

Nereida Encina
Director of International Enrollment and Admission Support
Enrollment Management
nencina@dom.edu

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