Adult Undergraduate and Graduate International Student

F-1 Visas

Generally, an F-1 Visa accommodates people who are not U.S. citizens, not legal permanent residents or refugees, or dual citizens who completed their secondary schooling abroad. You are considered an international student if you decide to study under a nonimmigrant visa status.

Currently, Adult & Graduate Studies admissions is not accepting F-1 Visa students because of the in-person requirements, but international students are welcome to enroll in an online program.

Steps to Enroll

1. Take standardized exam

For those whose native language is not English, arrange to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Test in System (IELTS) or the Pearson Test of English (PTE).

Minimum TOEFL scores for application to Northwestern:

• Paper-based: 550
• Computer-based: 213
• Internet-based: 80

The minimum IELTS score for application to Northwestern is 6.5.

The minimum PTE score for application to Northwestern is 58.

2. Complete a University of Northwestern – St. Paul Application for Graduate Admission

Graduate Admission Criteria

• Evidence of a new birth in Jesus Christ. Willingness to abide by the conduct expectations as outlined in the Declaration of Christian Community.
• Submission of application and required essays
• Bachelor’s degree equivalent as reported by an international transcript evaluation organization from the NACES approved membership list
  
• Have transcripts of all previous (undergraduate and graduate) international college work evaluated by a NACES approved organization.
• Submit any transcripts from U.S. institutions
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
• Likelihood of academic success at Northwestern.

Application Checklist

• Completed, signed application
• Application fee of $50 (money order payable to University of Northwestern)
• Admission essays
• If cumulative GPA is less than 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) from all previous (undergraduate and graduate) college work, an additional academic essay as outlined in the application packet.
• International education credential evaluation report prepared by and directly sent from one of the NACES approved members

Admission Decision

When we receive your completed application checklist items and your test scores, your documents will be reviewed by the admissions committee and you will be notified of your admission status within 1–2 weeks.

Financial Aid

No scholarships. Students prepay $4000 each term.

Cost per Credit

• 2024-25 Graduate courses: $570 per credit (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025)
• 2024-25 MBA Graduate courses: $640 per credit (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025)

Questions? Contact Northwestern.

Email: [email protected]

Address
University of Northwestern — St. Paul
Graduate Admissions, N2080
3003 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55113-1598
U.S.A.