{"id":28,"date":"2017-07-17T19:32:57","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T19:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/graduate-college\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-10-07T19:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T19:45:25","slug":"international-graduate-admission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-graduate-professional-studies\/international-graduate-admission\/","title":{"rendered":"International Graduate Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>International graduate student admission<\/h1>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact International Graduate Admissions<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:gradinternational@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact International Graduate Admissions: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">gradinternational&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                        <a href=\"tel:928-523-2409\" aria-label=\"Contact International Graduate Admissions: Telephone Number\" title=\"Telephone Number\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-phone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Call:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-phone\">928-523-2409<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>In addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-graduate-professional-studies\/admissions\/\">admissions requirements<\/a> for all graduate students, international students must meet additional criteria to be eligible for admission to NAU.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-landscape-image wp-image-4468 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-graduate-professional-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2017_10_27_NAU_SICCS_014-464x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"464\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2017_10_27_NAU_SICCS_014-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2017_10_27_NAU_SICCS_014-232x174.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-image-callout -->\n<span class=\"shortcode-image-callout shortcode-image-callout--center\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.applyweb.com\/northazg\/index.ftl\">    <span class=\"shortcode-image-callout__outer-container\">\n        <span class=\"shortcode-image-callout__container\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-landscape-image wp-image-1659\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-graduate-professional-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2017\/07\/Student-Academic-Services-464x348.jpg\" alt=\"nau student academic services building on campus in flagstaff\" width=\"464\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2017\/07\/Student-Academic-Services-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2017\/07\/Student-Academic-Services-232x174.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/>\n                        <span class=\"shortcode-image-callout__header-container\">\n                <span>Apply to NAU<\/span>\n            <\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <\/a><\/span>\n\n<!-- shortcode-button -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-button shortcode-button--center\">\n      <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/request-information\/\">Request information<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Requirements for International Graduate Students_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            Requirements for International Graduate Students\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>To be eligible for admission, you must have earned a bachelor\u2019s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from an internationally recognized institution.<\/p>\n<p>Competitive applicants typically have a cumulative <strong>GPA of 3.0<\/strong> on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to a \u201cB\u201d average).\u00a0 If you do not meet the minimum GPA requirement your application may still be considered by the department based on your overall qualifications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>View the Center for International Education <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/center-international-education\/apply-graduate\/\">website<\/a> for steps on how to apply as an international graduate student.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Degree Programs for International Students on a F-1 or J-1 visa at the Flagstaff campus and Yuma campus_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            Degree Programs for International Students on a F-1 or J-1 visa at the Flagstaff campus and Yuma campus\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>When a program is offered fully online, international students are welcome to pursue NAU degree programs while staying in their home country.\u00a0 Because these programs do not require study in the United States, a student visa is not needed.<\/p>\n<p>International students may pursue in-person degree programs only at NAU\u2019s Flagstaff or Yuma campuses.<\/p>\n<p>International students may only pursue in-person Graduate Certificate programs when combined with an eligible degree program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore degree programs available to international students by following this <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/center-international-education\/degree-programs\/\">link<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"English Proficiency Requirements_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\">\n            English Proficiency Requirements\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>All international applicants must provide <strong>official proof of English proficiency<\/strong>. Your application will not be evaluated until NAU receives valid scores from one of the approved testing agencies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IELTS:<\/strong> Email a copy of your Test Report Form (TRF) to <a href=\"mailto:gradinternational@nau.edu\">gradinternational@nau.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Duolingo:<\/strong> Request official scores to be sent to NAU through the Duolingo portal<\/li>\n<li><strong>TOEFL:<\/strong> Request official scores to be sent to NAU through ETS (<strong>school code 4006<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>English Proficiency Waivers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Proof of English proficiency may be waived if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You hold a <strong>passport from an approved <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/center-international-education\/english-speaking-countries\/\"><strong>English-speaking country<\/strong><\/a>, or<\/li>\n<li>You completed a <strong>university degree<\/strong> from one of these <a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/center-international-education\/english-speaking-countries\/\"><strong>English-speaking countries<\/strong><\/a> (official transcript is required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Minimum scores for most programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/p><table id=\"tablepress-55\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-55\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Test<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Minimum score<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">IELTS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">6.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">DuoLingo<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">105<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">TOEFL iBT<br>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">TOEFL iBT tests taken after 01\/21\/2026<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-55 from cache -->\n<p><strong>Score Validity:<\/strong><br>\nTest scores must be <strong>taken within two years<\/strong> of the term in which you plan to begin your studies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some programs have <strong>higher requirements<\/strong> or require <strong>minimum section scores<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not all departments accept all exam types. Check program-specific guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Program in Intensive English (PIE)_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\">\n            Program in Intensive English (PIE)\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>Applicants who do not meet English proficiency requirements may be eligible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/pie\/\"><strong>Program in Intensive English<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Program in Intensive English (PIE) meets the academic needs of NAU international students by providing academic English preparation and support.\u00a0 PIE teaches skills that are essential to successful academic performance at the university.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Visa Information_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\">\n            Visa Information\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>The privileges and responsibilities of a foreign national in the United States of America depend on the type of visa held. Therefore, is important to ensure that international graduate students obtain the appropriate visa.<\/p>\n<h4>Obtaining an F-1 or J-1 Visa<\/h4>\n<p>New international graduate students are required to apply for a non-immigrant <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/study\/student-visa.html\">F1 (degree-seeking)<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/study\/exchange.html\">J1 (exchange) visa<\/a> to enter the United States for academic study. It is important that you start the visa process as soon as possible. Therefore, we recommend starting the visa application process as soon as you have received the I-20 or DS-2019 immigration documents from NAU.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Cost of Attendance_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-6-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-6-panel\">\n            Cost of Attendance\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-6-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-6-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>After being admitted to your program, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient financial resources to cover your educational expenses and living costs while studying in the United States.\u00a0 To do so, you must provide documentation showing that funds are available to meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/center-international-education\/tuition-fees\/\">estimated cost of attendance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Acceptable documentation may include one or more of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Personal funds<\/strong>: Submit a recent bank statement<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government, employer, or educational institution sponsorship<\/strong>: Submit an official sponsorship letter confirming financial support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Third-party sponsorship<\/strong>: Submit documentation from the individual or organization providing financial support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, all international students must submit a completed <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/center-international-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/370\/2026\/01\/Accessible_Financial-Verification-Form_2026.pdf\"><strong>Financial Verification Form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that some graduate programs have additional program-specific fees. \u00a0For more information, review the <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/fees\/graduate-tuition\/graduate-program-fees\/\">Graduate Program Fees by College<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"NAU Student Health Insurance Requirement_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-7-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-7-panel\">\n            NAU Student Health Insurance Requirement\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-7-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-7-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>All international students on a F1 or J1 visa are automatically enrolled in the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campus-health-services\/major-medical-insurance\/\">NAU Student Health Insurance Plan<\/a> as required by the Arizona Board of Regents policy.\u00a0 The health insurance coverage requirement cannot be waived unless you meet one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/isss\/international-student-health-insurance\/\">waiver requirements<\/a> and submit the request to International Student &amp; 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