Apply as an international sponsored student
Steps to apply
Follow the steps below to apply as an international sponsored student.
Complete the online application below.
Upload a copy of your passport to your application.
Upload to your application a copy of your official transcripts for all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (college or university) education*, as well as any vocational or ESL grade reports. You can also later email it to studynau@nau.edu. All transcripts or mark sheets must be submitted in English. In addition, we require a minimum 2.5 grade-point average (GPA) for first-year and transfer students.
*Transfer students who have earned 24 or more credits at an American post-secondary institution only need to submit that transcript as part of their application. A high school transcript is not required.
NAU accepts transcript evaluations from Arizona Department of Education approved evaluation agencies as part of the evaluation process. However, the result of a transcript evaluation does not guarantee that transfer credits will be awarded.
Evaluation services: The Evaluation Company, World Education Services
Upload a copy of the results of your proof of English proficiency to your application according to the procedures associated with your test provider. The minimum requirements for university admission are:
| Test or status | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 70 iBT and iBT Home Edition (School code 4006, MyBest Score accepted) |
| IELTS | 6 |
| Duolingo | 95 |
| ACT English and Reading | 21 |
| SAT ERW | 350 |
| Pearson Test of English | 56 |
| IB English A | 5 for higher level and 6 for standard level |
| IB English B | 7 for higher and standard levels |
| Transferring from a US institution | One 3-credit course in English composition with a passing grade |
| Exchange student from Europe | B2 level in English |
| From a high school entirely taught in English | Four years of high school English (composition and literature) with passing grades as well as verification from your school that all courses are taught in English |
| From one of these English-speaking countries | No proof of English required |
Provide the financial sponsor letter from your sponsoring agency. This document is required for the SEVIS form I-20, the immigration form you will need to apply for a student visa.
Sponsored students can receive specialized services and support from International Student and Scholar Services. If you have any questions, please contact us at studynau@nau.edu.