International Application Graduate Students
If you have already completed a bachelor’s degree and are interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, you may apply for admission as a graduate student.
Programs available for international students who wish to hold an F-1 visa status:
- Masters in science in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (STEM)
It is recommended that international students complete their application and be admitted by the dates listed below. Once a student is officially committed to Neumann University for their program, the application process for the I-20 will commence and can take several weeks to complete.
- Fall semester (August-December) Admission: June 1
- Spring semester (January-May) Admission: November 1
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Final Application Deadline: November 15
Application Details
NON-U.S. COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY DEGREE
Neumann University does not evaluate international transcripts for graduate admission. In lieu of a transcript, applicants with a non-U.S. degree need to submit a course-by-course evaluation that includes U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency information for their coursework. Neumann University accepts the following evaluation services:
- Scholaro
- SpanTran
- World Education Services (ICAP evaluation preferred)
- Any AICE or NACES member
U.S. College or University Degree
Transcripts must be received directly from the issuing institution to be considered official. Any documents submitted by the applicant will be considered unofficial copies. Please have the documents sent electronically to neumann@neumann.edu.
If you are mailing your supporting documents, please send them to:
Neumann University
ATT: Office of Undergraduate Admissions
1 Neumann Circle
Aston, PA 19014
Waiver Options:
- Completion of a Bachelor's Degree at a U.S. College or University
Testing Options:
If an applicant does not meet a waiver requirement, they must submit official scores from one of the following tests:
- Minimum Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 78 internet-based, 213 computer-based or 550 paper-based
- Minimum TOEFL score of 84 internet-based with a minimum speaking score of 26 is required for undergraduate Nursing and Health Science programs
- Minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score: 6.5
- Minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score: 58
- Minimum Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) with Distinction
- ELS English for Academic Purposes Level 112 Certificate from ELS Language Centers
- Completion of freshman English (college level) with a grade of "C" or better at an accredited community college or university
In order to obtain the immigration documents to be eligible for an international student visa F-1, Homeland Security requires students to demonstrate an official copy of the bank statements showing the total amounts below based on your program. Regardless of if you will live on or off-campus, or you will have more affordable accommodations, you still need to show the estimated amount to cover all living expenses around campus.
If you have been awarded a Graduate Assistantship, you may deduct the scholarship amount and demonstrate the remaining funds and provide proof of the letter that confirms the award.
Category | Graduate |
Tuition & Fees | 15860 |
Living Expenses | 15680 |
Transportation, books, health insurance & Supplies | 4000 |
Total | $35540 |
If a student is admitted to Neumann University, they will need to take the following steps:
- Confirm Enrollment
- Request I20
- Apply for Visa