International Students FAQ
- What are the additional application requirements for international students?
- Can I have the TOEFL requirement waived?
- When is the application deadline for international students?
- What is the undergraduate requirement for international students?
- What are the additional requirements for international students once accepted to the program?
- What if I already have a visa?
- Does the MSC program provide housing for international students?
- What if I cannot attend the Open House?
- Can the application interview be conducted by phone?
- Are there additional course requirement for international students?
- What is the TOEFL code for the MSC Program?
1. What are the additional application requirements for international students?
International student applicants must provide TOEFL results with a minimum required overall score of 100 and a minimum score of 26 on the "Speaking" section. Students with TOEFL scores below these standards will not be accepted. The MSC TOEFL code 6162. The test must have been administered after September 1, 2009. The MSC Program does not accept the IELTS test.
Applicants who obtained their bachelor's degree outside of the U.S. must submit their trnascripts to Education Credential Evaluators for a course-by-course verification instead of submitting them to the MSC office.
2. Can I have the TOEFL requirement waived?
The TOEFL may be waived for applicants who live in countries where English is the official language or for applicants who completed their bachelor's degree in the U.S.
3. When is the application deadline for international students?
International students must apply by the priority application deadline of March 10, 2012. International students will only be accepted for a fall quarter start.
4. What is the undergraduate requirement for international students?
International students must have the equivalent of a four-year baccalaureate degree (bachelor of science or bachelor of arts) from an accredited college or university. The equivalency can be established by www.ece.org
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5. What are the additional requirements for international students once accepted to the program?
If accepted, international students are required to provide documentation that one full year's tuition (U.S. $60,732), housing expenses (U.S. $15,291), and living expenses (U.S. $11,000) in the amount of $87,023 total for 2012 are available to them — either in the form of personal or family funds, financial aid or employer support — prior to beginning the program.
In addition, international students must complete either the I-20 or DS-2019 visa-eligibility document. For more information please visit the "New Students" section on the International Office website
Once matriculated, international students must purchase health insurance from the University recommended vendor, Aetna Student Health. There will be no exceptions. If admitted into the MSC Program, specific information for purchasing health insurance will be included in the acceptance packet.
6. What if I already have a visa?
Students who do not require immigration sponsorship from the university (i.e. students whose immigration status is sponsored by their employer or spouse) are personally responsible for knowing the requirments of their visa. In the case that a student's visa allows for part-time study, this student may be recognized by the university as an international student but be billed at the part-time/domestic rate for the MSC Program. These students should share this information with the MSC Program prior to enrollment.
7. Does the MSC program provide housing for international students?
While neither the MSC program nor the International Office provide housing for international students, the university’s Department of Graduate and Off Campus Housing
8. What if I cannot attend the Open House?
International applicants may schedule a phone call with the Admissions Office to fulfill the Open House attendance requirement.
9. Can the application interview be conducted by phone?
Yes, we are happy to accommodate international students by conducting application interviews over the phone.
10. Are there additional course requirements for international students?
Per U.S. student visa guidelines, international students are required to enroll in three courses per quarter with exception to the final quarter of study. Each quarter MSC offers two courses in the primary curriculum and one seminar course or independent research project designed exclusively for international students. International students typically do not take any courses outside of the MSC curriculum, though English written and verbal proficiency courses are available and encouraged.
11. What is the TOEFL code for the MSC Program?
6162
For additional questions, see the Prospective Student FAQ
