International Admission Requirements

Below is detailed information about the requirements for admission to the University of Evansville for different groups of students. Admission works on a rolling basis. Our application opens on August 1 for the following year, so we encourage students to apply early in their senior year to be able to get their admission decision, scholarships, and visa in order.

Deadlines: To allow you enough time to complete the student visa process, we require that you complete your application by June 1 for a fall start (beginning classes in August) and October 1 for a spring start (beginning classes in January). We find it is a far better experience for students to apply early so that the preparation and visa process to get here is not rushed!

Students who will still be a minor (under 18 years of age) at their program start date will be required to provide the name, address, telephone number and email address of a person residing in the United States who will serve as their legal guardian until they turn 18 years old. This information must be received before an I-20 will be issued. An official guardianship document, signed and notarized by the students’ parents must be received on or before August 1. (December 1 for spring semester). Students who do not provide this document will not be allowed to move into their campus housing assignment and enrollment for the academic term will not be allowed. Any current registration will be cancelled.

Follow the flow chart below to see what is required for your application to the University of Evansville!

All applicants need the following

  1. Copy of the passport (photo page)
  2. High school transcripts or exit examination scores
  3. Proof of English proficiency (if English is not your primary language). Scores must be official, meaning sent to UE directly from the testing agency.
    1. TOEFL: minimum 85
    2. IELTS: minimum 6.5
    3. TOEFL Essentials: minimum 8.5
    4. Duolingo English: minimum 110
    5. Cambridge B2, C1, C2
    6. SAT: minimum (EBRW + Math) - 1100
    7. ACT: minimum composite - 22

Students from West Africa Examination Council countries or Ethiopia

  • Students from West Africa Examination Council countries are required to submit their West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scores.
  • Students from Ethiopia are required to submit Ethiopian University Entrance Examination Certificate or Ethiopian General Education Certificate Examination/Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination scores.

Other optional application documents

  • Recommendation letters from different high school teachers.
  • A personal statement: This is an opportunity for students to set themselves apart. The personal statement is typically encouraged to students who have an outstanding circumstance that is not reflected elsewhere in your application. Students can present additional information that could be relevant to our application review and admission decision.
  • Students are highly encouraged to submit an essay according to one of the following prompts:
    • Describe an explain a book or movie that has had an influence on you.
    • Explain your thoughts on how the University of Evansville will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
    • Share the impact of a significant experience, achievement, or dilemma you have faced.
    • Share about an individual who has had a significant impact on you and why.

  1. All international transfer students need to submit the following:

    1. Copy of the passport
    2. College/university transcript
      1. If your credits are not from the United States, you must send your transcripts through an evaluation service. We accept evaluations from WES, ECE, and Spantran.
      2. If your credits are from the United States, you may send an unofficial transcript for initial consideration, but we require an official copy for enrollment.
    3. High school transcripts
      1. Only required if you have less than 29 US undergraduate credits.
    4. Proof of English proficiency
      1. Required if English is not your primary language and your credits are not from the United States.
      2. See International Freshman section above for minimum scores and tests for admission.

    Other optional application documents:

    1. Recommendation letters from different high school teachers.
    2. A personal statement: This is an opportunity for students to set themselves apart. The personal statement is typically encouraged to students who have an outstanding circumstance that is not reflected elsewhere in your application. Students can present additional information that could be relevant to our application review and admission decision.

    After you are admitted to UE as an international transfer student, you will need to complete the SEVIS Transfer Form.

  1. Official copies of all certificates, diplomas, and transcripts sent from your undergraduate university

    1. If your undergraduate university was outside the US, you may be required to send a professional academic evaluation of university course work. The university accepts evaluations by the WES organization.
  2. Proof of English proficiency

    1. Official TOEFL Score report (minimum score of 85IBT); must be received directly from ETS
    2. Official IELTS Score report (minimum score of 6.5); must be received directly from IELTS
    3. TOEFL Essentials Score report (minimum score of 8.5)
  3. GRE/GMAT results (at the discretion of the department chair)
  4. Two letters of reference from professors and goals
  5. A resume that reflects work history and goals
  6. SEVIS Transfer Form, Copies of I-20/DS-2019, and I-94 card (if transferring from another US school)

Almost all international students who are admitted to the University of Evansville will receive a merit scholarship that goes toward the costs of attendance here. There is not a separate application for scholarships; we will review your application for both admission and scholarships. You will receive your scholarship amount with your admission decision and will then be prompted to show financial support documentation to cover your remaining costs before we can proceed with issuing the I20 for your F1 visa to the United States.

Codes to send your test scores to University of Evansville:

  • SAT: 1208
  • ACT: 1188
  • TOEFL: 1208

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