International Students

Students are encouraged to visit the International Student and Scholar Services website. For additional information please visit both the International Students webpage and the International Applicants for the College of Arts and Sciences webpage on the Graduate School website.

• Online Application & Deadlines

  Please complete the online application by clicking here.

  Fall admission is open to all students: full-time, part-time, international, and domestic. The deadline to apply for Fall admission is August 2nd. All required materials must be submitted by that date.

  Spring admission is open to all students: full-time, part-time, international, and domestic. The deadline to apply for Spring admission is January 2nd. All required materials must be submitted by that date.

• Application Fee

  An $85.00 non-refundable application fee is paid online upon submission of the application.

• Passport

  You will be asked to provide a copy of your passport.

• Bank Statement

  You will be required to provide a copy of your bank statement for the last six months. You may also provide a sponsorship letter indicating your method of funding. This document should be submitted in English, or it should be submitted with a certified English translation.

• Statement of Purpose

  The statement of purpose is the most important element of your application packet. This letter needs to reflect who you are, and the letter should detail why you are pursuing this degree, and why you want to earn this degree from our program at the University of Miami.

  It is very important to ensure it is grammatically correct and as detailed as possible. The statement of purpose should be no more than two pages in length.

• Letters of Recommendation

  Three letters of recommendation must be provided. The letters of recommendation should come from references who are familiar with the applicant's educational and/or professional abilities.

• Grade Point Average (GPA)

  A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

• Official Transcripts

  You must provide official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended.

  Official transcripts in languages other than English must also be submitted with a certified English translation.

• Diplomas or Certificates

  International students are required to submit a copy of all the diplomas or certificates earned. Each copy must be submitted in their original language with a certified English translation.

• Official TOEFL (or IELTS) Score

  All international students are required to take this exam in order to demonstrate sufficient English competency. The "Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL)" exam is offered as a paper-based test (PBT) or an internet-based test (IBT). A score of 550 is required for the PBT; a score of 80 is required for the IBT. 

  Students may also take the "International English Language Testing System (IELTS)" exam to demonstrate sufficient competency in English. A score of 6.5 or higher is required. 

  All international students must provide a copy of their results on either exam. 

  International students from countries whose primary language is English are not required to take this exam.

All documents being sent via a special courier service (UPS, FedEx, etc.) should be sent to the following address: