International applicants should first review the Application Process section for general application requirements. Please note that American University does not provide visa sponsorship for students enrolled under part-time status. Students requiring via sponsorship should apply for fall MBA admission only. Additional requirements for international applicants include:
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Official test scores from either the TOEFL or IELTS exam. Minimum scores should be 100 TOEFL IBT and 7.0 IELTS.
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Official transcripts from any college or university from which the applicant has received a degree. If the university does not provide English translations with official transcripts, a notarized translation should accompany the original version. We recommend using World Education Services (www.wes.org) for credentials verification.
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The TOEFL or IELTS requirement may be waived if the applicant has completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in a country in which the native language is English (USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand). Waiver requests must be made in writing to the Admissions Committee at kogodgrad@american.edu. The request must include detailed information about the applicant's undergraduate institution.
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Admitted international applicants requiring an F-1 student visa should complete the Certification of Finances for International Students (CFIS) form and prepare the additional required materials as soon as possible. Please visit the International Student & Scholar Services website for additional information.
