International Student Admissions

Undergraduate Application Requirements

• The completed application form.
• Certified copies in English translation of secondary-level courses and grades, state or national examination results, and the appropriate diploma or certificate received in secondary school. The university highly recommends the use of WES so that we can best assess your candidacy.
• International students for whom English is not the native language are required to take the TOEFL or the Academic IELTS. Generally, a minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based test, or 213 on the computer-based test, or a minimum score of 6.5 on the Academic IELTS is necessary to be considered for admission.

Admitted Students

Those who are offered admission and plan to enroll must also submit:

• A certified bank statement or affidavit of support documenting that adequate funds are available to pay the full educational and living expenses in the United States for each year of enrollment. Please note that limited academic scholarships, ranging in amount up to but not more than about one-third of the total budget of the educational and living costs, may be available to international applicants with especially strong academic credentials and TOEFL or Academic IEFLT scores and SAT results. Email Hannah Rossi, international student coordinator, for more information.
• The Mount St. Mary's University medical form, indicating completion of the required United States immunizations, as well as immunizations required by the native country.

Information about obtaining an international student visa can be found on our international students visas and responsibilities webpage. Undergraduate applications are due by March 15 for the following fall semester. If you have any additional questions about applying to Mount St. Mary's University as an international student and entering as an undergraduate candidate, please contact the Office of Admissions at 800-448-4347.

Graduate and Seminary Application Requirements

International graduate students may apply to start in the fall semester start only for the in-person MBA and MSB programs. Program information and specific admissions information can be found here: Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program or Master of Science in Biotechnology and Management (MSB) Program.

The deadline for international graduate applications is May 15 for the following fall semester. If you have any questions about applying to Mount St. Mary's University as an international graduate student, please contact the Graduate School Admissions office.

Graduate Application Requirements

• The completed online application.
• Certified copies in English translation of all college/university level courses, grades and conferred degree. The university highly recommends the use of WES so that we can best assess your candidacy.
• Demonstrated English language proficiency; MUST provide ONE or more of the following:
  • Holding the equivalent (evidenced by credential evaluation) of a U.S. baccalaureate degree from a non-U.S. institution in which instruction is delivered primarily in English.
  • Submitting official test scores from TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
  • A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5.
  • A minimum overall TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) or 250 (computer-based test).
  • Holding a U.S. high school diploma or U.S. General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or international high school diploma, e.g., U.S. military base, business/diplomat expat community, etc., in which instruction is delivered primarily in English.
  • Completing (with passing grades of C or better in all courses) a minimum of two (2) academic terms at a regionally or nationally accredited U.S. post-secondary institution in which instruction is delivered primarily in English.

Graduate Admitted Students

• Copy of passport: Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your entry into the United States.
• Financial Affidavit: A certified bank statement or affidavit of support documenting that adequate funds are available to pay the full educational and living expenses in the United States for each year of enrollment. Please note, financial aid is not available for international graduate students.
• International Student Information form found in the student’s admissions portal.

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