International students

Minnesota's state admissions policy says "International students shall be considered for admission if their scholastic preparation is judged to be equivalent to the admissions requirements of the institution to which they are applying.

"International students who are not native speakers of English shall be required to demonstrate proficiency in English on a standardized test selected by the admitting institution."

The decision to admit students is made by each college or university. These requirements are based on the admission requirements for domestic students.

To be considered for enrollment at a Minnesota State College and University, you must submit the following information to the college or university you want to attend:

• A completed application for admissions
• Any required application fees
• Certified high school and post secondary transcripts translated into English
• A certified financial statement verifying resources adequate to complete your chosen course of study
• Proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL examination scores (Test Of English as a Foreign Language)

Contact the college or university you are hoping to attend to find out about specific or additional requirements it may have, such as:

• Proof of health insurance coverage
• Documentation of immunization
• Application deadlines for International Admission
• Handwritten essays outlining academic background & educational objectives
• Copies of U.S. visa and forms such as I-94 and I-20 ID
• Declaration of a major

Visit a Campus
To find out more information about the specific qualifications and requirements for studying at a college or university in Minnesota, contact the college or university of your choice directly. You can use our "Campus locations " pages to get addresses, telephone numbers and Web site links for each of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

Find a Program
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is a higher education system of 25 colleges and 7 universities. To be considered for admission, you must apply to a specific college or university using that institution's application form and process. If you are unsure which Minnesota college or university offers the program you are hoping to study, you can conduct a search for your program.

First, you will have to designate the college or university you would like to attend. Please click on the "information for students," then under student menus, click on "program search." From there you'll find more information about degrees and classes offered at our 32 state colleges and universities.

After you have decided on the college or university you are interested in attending, contact the international student advisor at that institution. Usually, you will be able to find the name and contact information for that person on the college or university Web site.

If no one is listed as an international student advisor, contact the admissions office for that institution. Institution Web site listings are located in our "Campus locations" area.

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System comprises 32 state universities and community and technical colleges serving the higher education needs of Minnesota. The system serves about 240,000 students per year in credit-based courses and an additional 130,000 students in non-credit courses.