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International Admission Overview

• Who is Eligible?

  Students should monitor the embassy website specific to their home country for updates. A full list of embassies can be found on the

  To be granted full admission, applicants must hold the equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. In most cases, a transcript evaluation will be necessary. We will accept an evaluation from any current menber of the . Below are the most commend evaluations we receive.

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• English Requirements

  Applicants whose native language is not English must submit an acceptable English language proficiency test score. The acceptable tests for admission, including conditional admission, are in the table below.

  • Applicants whose test scores meet the minimum may be unconditionally admitted to a university graduate program, provided they meet that program's application standards.

    • Applicants should consult with individual programs to see if there are higher standards for English proficiency in their chosen program. 

  • The Graduate School will not accept the TOEFL ITP test for admission.

  • If applicants have lower scores, they can apply for conditional admission, provided they are academically eligible, and their score meets the minimum in the conditional column in the table below.

    • Graduate students conditionally admitted to the university must be enroll in the English Language Institute (ELI), and then score sufficiently high on an English proficiency exam to gain unconditional admission to the university.

  test, minimum score and minimum score for conditional admission

  Test	Minimum Score	Minimum Score for Conditional Admission
  TOEFL IBT (IBT Home Edition also accepted)	80	71
  TOEFL Essentials	9	7.5
  IELTS	6.5	6.0
  MET	58	52

  Exemptions from Providing Proof of English Proficiency

  Applicants who are graduates of English-speaking universities are not required to take the TOEFL, IELTS or MET.

  If you have received a high school, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree from an institution in the United States or a country listed below, an English proficiency examination is not required.  Please see the list below.

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • Australia
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Canada (except Quebec)
  • Cayman Islands
  • Dominica
  • Falkland Islands
  • Ghana
  • Gibraltar
  • Grenada
  • Guernsey
  • Guyana
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Jamaica
  • Jersey
  • Liberia
  • Montserrat
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • St. Kitts & Nevis
  • St. Lucia
  • St. Vincent & the Grenadines
  • Trinidad & Tobago
  • Turks & Caicos Islands
  • United Kingdom
  • United States Territories
• Visa Requirements

  TIMELINE

  Your I-20 cannot be issued to you until you have been official admitted to a campus-based program. I-20s cannot be issued for online-only programs, as it is assumed that you can complete this degree from your home country.

  We advise that your I-20 be issued to you no less than 90 days prior to the beginning of the semester for which you were admitted in order to ensure sufficient time for visa processing and travel. Visa processing times may vary by country, so please make sure you are aware of the average visa processing time in your home country and give yourself sufficent time.

  REQUIRED NON-FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION

  A copy of your unexpried passport is required to issue your I-20. If you will be bringing along dependents as well, please provide their passport(s) and proof of relation (marriage, birth, or adoption certificate).

  COST OF ATTENDANCE

  The 2024-2025 estimated costs of attendance (9 to 11 credits) at The ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú for an academic term of 9 months are:

  UM Graduate

  estimated cost of attendance for 2024/2025 and a single semester for graduate students

  	AY 2024/2025	Single Semester (Spring or Fall)
  Tuition & Fees	$28,926	$14,463
  Living Expenses	$15,480	$7,740
  Total	$44,406	$22,203

   

  UM Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant Non-Resident

  estimated cost of attendance for 2024/2025 and a single semester for graduate teaching and research assitants

  	AY 2024/2025	Single Semester (Spring or Fall)
  Tuition & Fees	$8,676	$4,338
  Living Expenses	$15,480	$7,740
  Total Without Waiver	$24,156	$12,078
  Tuition Waiver (if applicable)	($5,588)	($2,794)
  Total With Waiver	$18,568	$9,284

  BANK STATEMENT

  Graduate Certificate of Financial Responsibility Form

  Before issuing a visa (I-20) form, the Graduate School must receive a certified statement from a bank or sponsoring agency indicating that at least $44,406 (U.S. currency) is available to meet the first-year cost of study. If applicants will be receiving a Teaching/Research Assistantship, the Graduate School must receive an official letter from the applicant's program with the specifications of their assistantship, including terms applicable, stipend amount, and if a tuition waiver will be in effect. If the assistantship funding package does not cover the full $24,156 (U.S. currency), applicants must supply a certified statement from a bank or sponsoring agency indicating ability to cover the remaining amount in order to meet the first-year cost of study. Applicants may be asked to put this sum on deposit with The ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú. Upon admission, an Admissions Coordinator will be in touch to assist with the visa process, and will be able to assist with any financial calculations applicable to the applicant's situation.

  If applicants plan to bring their family to the United States, add $3,000 to the financial statement for a spouse and for each child (under the age of 21). All estimates of cost are subject to change by the ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú Board of Regents without prior notice.

  TRANSFER STUDENTS

  If you are currently attending a college or university in the United States and have an F1 visa, you must submit a Transfer Clearance Form to your international student office. It must be completed by them and returned directly to The ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú Graduate School. Please do not complete this form unless you have already been admitted to one of our programs. A Certificate of Financial Responsibility, financial coverage, passport, and dependent documentation (if applicable) must still be provided.

  EDUCATION LEVEL CHANGE

  If you are currently attending the ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú on an F1 visa in another program, you must submit a with our International Students & Scholars (ISS) office in order to update your program on your visa. During this process, you will be required to upload your acceptance letter, proof of financial support for one academic year, and a Certificate of Financial Responsibility. Please do not complete this form unless you have already been admitted to one of our programs.

  ASSISTANTSHIPS

  Many programs do not offer teaching assistantships to first-year students from non-English speaking countries. Occasionally particular programs grant research assistantships to international students. However, applicants should not apply for admission unless they and/or their sponsors are able to provide the cost of at least the first year of study.