International Students - Graduate

Official transcripts for all secondary or high schools, colleges and universities must be evaluated by an approved international credentialing service. Please submit official transcripts to the World Education Services (WES) or ACEI Global. This evaluation will take approximately two to four weeks so please plan accordingly. Documents sent directly to the university without evaluation are considered unofficial and will not be acceptable for an admissions decision.

Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit official exam results demonstrating English proficiency. We accept the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the IELTS with minimum passing scores as follows:

Computer-based TOEFL: 173
Paper-based TOEFL: 550
Internet-based TOEFL: 80
ACT Composite: 19
SAT Composite: 900
IELTS: 6.0

Students wishing to use the American English Institute or English as a Second Language program completion to demonstrate English proficiency will need to provide NCU with official transcripts from the program.

A resume that reflects a minimum of two years of work experience, community service, and/or program development responsibilities. Your resume can be uploaded as part of the free online application or submitted separately once an application has been submitted.

According to the U.S. government, all applicants must demonstrate they have sufficient funds to pay tuition costs and living expenses while at NCU. As a part of the application process, international applicants must submit current and reliable documentation of their ability to pay the full cost of education and living expenses for the entire degree program. You must send a bank statement or certificate of balance prepared within the last six months or a scholarship letter with your application as proof of our financial resources.

The tuition cost varies by program, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission for further details.