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International Admissions

United States University is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students in some of its degree programs. International applicants must meet the same admissions requirements as all other prospective students. To be considered for admission, prospective international students must be eligible to apply for a student visa (F-1) or be in a temporary residency status that does not require a change of status in order to attend the University.

The University does not provide U.S. visa services to nonimmigrant applicants or students, but it does comply with all requirements of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Any charges related to visa services are the sole responsibility of the applicant or student. Students are highly encouraged to contact or work with an immigration attorney. 

To be considered for admission to the University as an international student, all applicants must meet the University’s general and programmatic admission requirements (if applicable), including the requirements listed below:

  • Complete an International Supplemental Application Form.
  • The University's language of instruction is English and applicants must provide proof of English proficiency. One of the following methods can be submitted to satisfy this requirement:
    • A minimum TOEFL *iBT score of 61. Scores are valid for up-to two (2) years after the test date. TOEFL School Code 6076
    • A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 Scores are valid for up-to two (2) years after the test date.
    • Applicants may meet the English proficiency requirement if they have taken and successfully completed at least one (1) academic year of post-secondary coursework where English is the primary/official language and is the medium of instruction as evidenced by official documentation.
    • An applicant is not required to take TOEFL or IELTS if the applicant is from a country where English is the primary/official language.
  • Provide Evidence of Financial Ability.
  • Financial Support Declaration that certifies that sufficient funds are available for the applicant (and dependents if applicable) at the University for at least one academic year and barring unforeseen circumstances, that adequate funding will be available from the same or equally dependable sources for subsequent years for the full course of study. The declaration must be signed by the applicant and the sponsor(s), if applicable.
    • Bank statements certified by a bank official showing one (1) year of cost of attendance.
    • U.S. Immigration law prohibits waiver of the financial guarantee. Without this certified information, the Form I-20 cannot be issued. The financial declaration must be current, within three (3) months of the applicant's start date at the University.
  • Submit a Statement of Purpose addressing interest into the program of interest. The International Supplemental Admission application will provide additional guidance on what to include in this statement.
  • Provide copies of the passport with photo and address pages.

  • Provide copies of visas and the most recent I-94, if applicable.

  • For international students transferring may be required to provide a transfer form that includes the transferring institutions SEVP Code, including the applicants SEVIS Identification number.

Complete application and documents should be submitted to the Admissions Department. The applicant will be notified of an admission decision within two (2) weeks of submitting a complete application packet. There may be a delay if there is a discrepancy on the documents submitted or if the DSO requires additional information.

If acceptance has been granted to University and the applicant wishes to proceed with the enrollment process, the applicant will need to read and sign the University enrollment agreement and disclosures. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Certificate of Eligibility Form (I-20) will be issued only after an applicant has completed the enrollment process to the University. With questions regarding the application process refer to our University Website or contact Admissions Department at international@usuniversity.edu.

Accepted applicants are responsible for paying their first semester tuition and fees no later than 10 days before starting their program.  Failure to submit tuition and fees will result in cancellation of Form I-20. Upon arrival into the U.S. students must report to the University DSO and submit a copy of all travel documents.

The deadlines for submission of the application and all supporting documentation for international students will be available on the University Website and/or supplemental application form.