Should I apply to UMSL or Saint Louis University?

Yes, SLU is generally considered safe for Indian students. However, maintaining standard awareness of your surroundings is important. The city has a high crime rate overall, but the campus itself is highly-secure.

• 80+ DPS officers patrol the campus day and night
• 1,300+ security cameras across the cam

Students generally praise SLU for its strong academics, especially for Health and STEM. As per the St Louis University student reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad, the quality of faculty is described as 'good', while programs are considered 'research-intensive, tough, and practical'.

Students are also sa

Yes, SLU alumni actively guide and support current Indian students via dedicated programs and networking initiatives. They do this primarily via:

• SLU Connections, a online career advising programme that allows students to connect with alumni
• Mentor Collective platform, which pairs current students wi

Yes, SLU has a svery active Indian Student Association (ISA). It is one of the main student associations at SLU. The association organizes:

• major cultural events like Diwali, Holi, and Navratri
• annaul spring shows after collabing with dance teams like SLU Shakti and SLU Omkara
• networking events and fun

Indian students generally don't need to submit a separate application. They are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships based on their admission application. For most first-year scholarships, applications are accepted by Dec 1. 

Deadlines for scholarships that do require a sep