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Last updated: February 17, 2007 | 00:00

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Representatives from American universities will be in Dubai tomorrow to provide information. Rema Menon has details

Every year Linden Tours organises fairs to enable admissions officials to recruit international students from various countries.

The mission of Linden Educational Services, Inc. is to assist regionally-accredited US universities in their efforts to recruit, enrol and serve international students.

This is an opportunity for students to get first-hand information on some US institutions, their admission requirements, courses and scholarship opportunities.

The tours are held in Dubai twice a year, once in Fall (October) and once in the Spring.(February/March).

This time's Spring Fair will visit Kuwait, Dubai and various parts of India. This year's participants and brief profiles of them are provided here.

Linden Spring Fair schedule:
Date: Monday, February, 19
Place: JW Mariott Hotel, Deira, next to the Hamrain Shopping Centre
Time: 6-9pm

Presentations:

6.30pm: Overview of US Higher Education
7.30pm: F1 Visa Process
Contact: US Consulate, Public Affairs Office.
For further details, visit www.lindentours.com

Participants

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Address: Fort Collins, Colorado 80523
E-mail: admissions@colostate.edu
Website: www.colostate.edu

Colorado State University (CSU) is a comprehensive teaching and research university known for its excellence in engineering, life and physical sciences, natural resources, business, computer science, agricultural and veterinary sciences.
This year, 25,382 students enrolled in 61 undergraduate majors, over 90 graduate majors, and an English Speaking Language (ESL) programme. CSU is located along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins.

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
Address: River Forest, Illinois 60305
E-mail: tirani@dom.edu
Website: www.dom.edu

Founded in 1801, Dominican University is a beautiful campus conveniently located in a residential community in the Chicago metropolitan area.
The university has been ranked consistently in the top tier of Mid-western universities published by US News and World Report.

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Address: Prescott, Arizona 86301 and Daytona Beach, Florida 32120-1767
E-mail: international.admissions@erau.edu
Website: www.embry-riddle.edu/international

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with residential campuses in Prescott, Arizona and Daytona Beach, Florida, is the world's largest, fully-accredited university specialising in aviation and aerospace.
It offers more than 35 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes in the areas of Arts and Science, Aviation, Business, Security, Meteorology, Space Physics and Engineering.
US News & World Report's 2005 Best Colleges guide has again named Embry-Riddle No. 1 in the Aerospace/ Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering category.

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY (FDU)
Address: Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
E-mail: global@fdu.edu (New Jersey campuses); vancouver@fdu.edu (FDU-Vancouver)
Website: www.fdu.edu

n Fairleigh Dickinson University is a private institution with campuses in the metropolitan New York City area; central New Jersey; Vancouver, Canada and Wroxton, England.

n The university's mission is to educate "global citizens".

n FDU offers over 100 academic programmes to students from over 70 countries. International scholarship and paid internship programmes are available.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Address: Ames, Iowa 50011
E-mail: admissions@iastate.edu
Website: www.iastate.edu

Established in 1858, it is a comprehensive Carnegie Foundation Research I University.
Offers bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees.
The birthplace of the first computer, Iowa State ranks in the top 20 in wireless computer access.
Iowa State is also ranked in the top three in new patentable biotechnology, the top 10 per cent in engineering undergraduate programmes, third for engineering specialty programmes and is one of the top 50 public universities in the US.
Of its 26,000 students, over 2,300 are international students.

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Address: Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
E-mail: international@jmu.edu
Website: www.jmu.edu

Established in 1908 and located in Harrisburg, Virginia.
n It is a four-year public university with a strong commitment to professional and pre-professional programmes.
The institution has grown in nearly 100 years from a small teachers college to its present-day status as an innovative public university with more than 16,000 students.
The 2006 poll on academic quality by US News & World Report again ranked it first in the South among public, master's level universities.

LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Address: Southfield, Michigan 48075
E-mail: admissions@ltu.edu
Website: www.ltu.edu

A private university focused on providing superior education through cutting-edge technology, small class sizes and innovative programmes.
Offers over 50 academic programmes through its Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Management.
Nearly 5,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes.
Its 120-acre campus offers a complete range of academic, residential and recreational facilities and a wireless laptop campus.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Address: Columbus, Ohio 43210
E-mail: int.undergrad@osu.edu
Website: www.osu.edu

Established in 1870, it is among the top 20 national public universities.
Its First Year Experience programme ranked among the US's top 25 programmes leading to student success (US News, 2006).
Offers top-notch programmes in over 170 major programmes and 450 academic specialisations, and more than 800 student organisations.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - FLINT
Address: Flint, Michigan 48502
E-mail: international@umflint.edu
Website: www.umflint.edu/international

The Flint campus of the University of Michigan is located in Southeast Michigan and offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programmes.
A focus on student centeredness, an affordable price, the diversity of international students, faculty and staff are all highlights.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY
Address: Kansas City, Missouri 64110
E-mail: isao@umkc.edu
Website: www.umkc.edu/isao

This is an accredited doctoral research university.
Offers over 50 undergraduate and 80 graduate degrees, professional degree programmes and the Applied Language Institute.
Its campus is located in Kansas City's educational and cultural centre and includes one of the country's top engineering and technology libraries.
The state's diverse economy, including many Fortune 500 corporations, provides opportunities for optional practical training for international students.

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