The University of Illinois at Springfield welcomes students from all over the world!
I'm an
international student. What requirements do I need for admission to
the university?
Applicants must comply with the same admission requirements as
regular Undergraduate or Graduate applicants. You standardized test
scores, grade point average, and class rank are evaluated.
Personal
and Academic Statements
The Personal Statement is the applicant's chance
to tell us about themselves. Describe interests and accomplishments
which are not indicated elsewhere on your application.
Your Academic Statement requires you to tell us
more about your professional aspiration, intellectual interests,
and personal experiences relevant to the choice of a specific
academic program at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Your
statements should be 500 to 750 words in length.
English
Proficiency
If your native language is not English, you must submit your
official TOEFL or IELTS scores. Some graduate programs may have higher
TOEFL entrance requirements.
Exceptions:
Applicants who have earned an associate's degree or
higher in the United States with a GPA of 2.00 or better on a 4.00 scale are not
required to submit international TOEFL
scores.
Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum total score
of:
TOEFL - 500 PBT, 173 CTB, 61 iBT
IELTS - 6.0 (academic module)
Graduate applicants must have a minimum total score
of:
TOEFL - 550 PBT, 213 CTB, 79-80 iBT
IELTS - 6.5 IELTS (academic module).
Applicants whose TOEFL scores do not
satisfy UIS' English proficiency
requirement are encouraged to attend UIS'
Intensive Summer Program for English Language and/or classes
offered during the school year.
Our
Step-By-Step Process for International
Admissions
Step
One
Complete the appropriate International Application for Admission
form!
Step Two
Send your official or certified academic records. No photocopies
are accepted!
Step Three
Submit personal and academic statements if you are a freshman.
Step Four
Include your non-refundable $50 undergraduate application fee, or
$75 graduate application fee.
Step Five
All medical records must be accompanied by a certified English
translation.
Step Six
Submit a Financial Affidavit form.
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