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• Why Choose Lamar University?
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• Lamar Language Institute
• Location: Beaumont, Texas

A comprehensive public university and a member of The Texas State University System, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose. We invite you to join us, and build lasting friendships with professors and peers!

Why Choose Lamar University?

Lamar University is:

• Interactive – A low student-to-faculty ratio provides students with a personal learning experience.
• Multicultural - At Lamar, you will meet students from around the world; more than 13,000 students from 50 countries are currently enrolled.
• Affordable - As part of the Texas State University System, Lamar offers a high quality education at a relatively low rate of tuition.
• Ideal Location - Lamar's campus in Beaumont, Texas is 90 minutes by car from Houston. Its sub-tropical climate allows for year-round outdoor activity.

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Academics at Lamar University: The university is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Lamar University offers more than 100 bachelors, 47 masters and nine doctoral programs of study within five colleges:

• College of Business
• College of Engineering
• College of Education and Human Development
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Fine Arts and Communication

The academic excellence at Lamar University is evident in its student performance, and in its recognition by external organizations:

• Lamar's College of Business is accredited by AACSB, a distinction earned by fewer than five percent of schools of business worldwide.
• The Princeton Review recently included the Lamar MBA program in its "Best 143 Business Schools" edition.
• Lamar's College of Engineering is accredited by ABET, which assures quality in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology education
• Lamar is home to the Texas Centers for Technology Incubation, which conducts innovative research to spur economic development.
• Lamar students regularly present original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
• Lamar student teams performed research for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
• Lamar students enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.

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Lamar Language Institute (LLI) is an intensive English training program, offering a comprehensive program to increase English language proficiency for persons whose first language is not English. The Institute offers a full-time (minimum of 20 hours per week) course at various proficiency levels. Students who are eligible (based on immigration status) may enroll for part-time study. Small classes allow ample opportunity for individual participation.

LLI intensive courses provide English training for university-bound students as well as non-native speakers of English living and working in the community. International students in our program work in all language skill areas:

• Writing
• Grammar
• Reading
• Vocabulary
• Listening Comprehension
• Conversation
• Pronunciation

Bridge Program: If you want to study at Lamar University but your TOEFL / IELTS or other English proficiency test scores are too low for direct admission, you may consider the Bridge Program. The Bridge Program combines admission to Lamar University and admission to the Lamar Language Institute, so you will take some English classes and some core classes for your field of study at the same time.

Lamar Language Institute faculty members are dedicated and experienced professionals who have specialized degrees and training in teaching English as a Second Language. Sensitive to the needs and concerns of international students, many faculty members have lived in other countries, speak languages other than English, and have studied various cultures.

Language acquisition is facilitated through activities outside the classroom. Students may take advantage of many opportunities to visit this area's historical and cultural attractions, specialized museums, libraries and parks. The nearby cities of Houston and Galveston offer additional cultural enrichment.

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Location: Beaumont, Texas. Lamar University's 270-acre campus is located about 90 miles east of Houston, and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. The city has a population of about 115,000 people. The area was originally known for rice farming and cattle ranching, but grew in size and scope with the discovery of oil in 1901.

Lamar University's campus is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: A day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Theaters, museums and live music venues are also popular with Lamar University students.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lamar University! To learn more:

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