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State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego
State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego is a public university on the shores of Lake Ontario, part of the wider SUNY system and marketed to international students through the NCUK International Foundation Year. Oswego itself is a small town with historic buildings, local shops and restaurants.
Nearby Syracuse offers further attractions, including the Everson Museum of Art, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and the New York State Fair. Campus life includes more than 200 clubs and organisations, covering academic societies such as psychology and cultural groups such as an International Student Association, alongside outdoor recreation like sailing, hiking and winter sports.
The Oswego Lakers compete in NCAA Division III athletics, including ice hockey, basketball and soccer.
39th
Best Regional Universities in the North (U.S. News & World Report 2024)
4.5 stars
"Best Colleges in America" survey (Money magazine, 2023)
Go Oswego International Scholarship
$4,000 per year, awarded automatically on full acceptance, requiring on-campus housing. Renewable for up to four years for first-year students (three years for transfer students) with full-time enrolment, a minimum 3.00 GPA, and continued on-campus housing.
Student support
Academic advising and counselling services support emotional wellbeing, alongside on-campus health services. The Office of International Education and Programs helps with immigration advice and cultural adjustment.
Careers
Career Services offers counselling, job placement, internships and co-op opportunities for international students, and the Small Business Development Center supports student ventures.
Accommodation
On-campus housing is available at several price points, including the Hart Hall Global Living and Learning Center, designed for international students with furnished rooms, communal kitchens and study areas.
Facilities
The Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation provides labs and research spaces, while the Marano Campus Center houses Penfield Library, a media production area, the Waterman Theatre and an ice arena.
Sustainability
A Green Campus Initiative promotes sustainable practices across campus, and the university links its academic programmes and research to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.