Ranked as a top regional university in the Midwest for the past ten years (U.S. News & World Report), Valparaiso University (VU) is well known for its rigorous academic programs and strong support for international education.  With its emphasis on teaching rather than research, VU places student learning and progress at the forefront.  The University's diverse educational programs and exceptional student/faculty ratio (14:1) create a stimulating learning environment for U.S. as well as international students. 

To ensure a global perspective, VU has attracted students from all major regions of the world and encourages its U.S. students to study at universities in China, Japan, Mexico, England, France, Germany, Namibia, and elsewhere. 

VU offers more than seventy liberal arts and professional programs in the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, and Nursing, while its graduate division grants degrees in law, nursing, education, psychological counseling, liberal studies, and music.  The VU School of Law's one-year LL.M. degree program for international lawyers can be preceded by INTERLINK's English for Law course which is offered during the summer term. 

VU’s basketball program is one of national prominence, as seen in recent NCAA championship tournament success.  Excellence in athletics and academics demonstrates that Valparaiso is a university of the highest quality, with a diversity of programs and student experiences.

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THE CITY OF VALPARAISO

Valparaiso is a safe, friendly community of 26,000 in Northwest Indiana.  From its convenient location, residents can enjoy the cultural and intellectual life of Chicago, the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan and the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.   Valparaiso's attractive downtown area includes a shop-lined main street and neighborhoods of handsome 100-year-old residences.  Dramas and musicals are presented at the historic Memorial Opera House, while the city's many parks offer excellent recreational opportunities.

INTERLINK students consistently say that this small, safe university city is an excellent location in which to study because of the lack of distractions.  At the same time, the unlimited cultural, sports, and entertainment opportunities in Chicago are less than 90 kilometers away. And at vacation time, Chicago's central location and its excellent transportation network make travel to all parts of the country easy and convenient.

INTERLINK at Valparaiso

INTERLINK/VU offers a great deal of personalized instruction and contact with the instructors and staff.  We are friendly, accessible, professional, and dedicated to our students' welfare -- academic, cultural, and personal.  

HOUSING AT VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY

Assistance with housing is provided for all new students. Students who have paid room security deposits in advance may share a room with a U.S. student in one of the residential halls of the university and enjoy the convenience of eating at the university cafeterias. Assistance with housing will be provided for those who wish to live off campus or for those wishing to live with an American host family.