An international student seeking admission to any graduate program must have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Coursework taken at technical or non-university-affiliated institutions may not be considered for academic credit. The education ministry (or equivalent) in the applicant's home country must officially recognize each school as a degree-granting institution. To learn more about the University of Dayton and how to apply, please visit our website. 

To apply, find your chosen program and submit the application for your desired degree program. When completing your address on your application, your permanent address must be your home country address, even if you are currently residing in the United States. Your mailing address should be the current location where you are residing. Do not list the United States address of a friend or relative. Once your application is complete, the admission evaluation and review process takes approximately four to six weeks for most programs. However, the process may take longer in certain programs, such as physical therapy.

Application requirements and entry terms vary by program. To find specific information on application requirements, please review the details of your chosen program. Most programs will require:

1. Application (Submit either the graduate or doctoral application, based on the degree program you plan to pursue). 
2. A graduate entrance examination
3. Letters of recommendation
4. A personal statement/writing sample
5. Transcripts from previously attended institutions (see more information below)
6. Proof of English Proficiency (see more information below)
7. Evidence of financial support to obtain your study (F-1) visa (see more information below)

Transcripts

Applicants who have completed or are completing an undergraduate or graduate degree at institutions outside the United States are required to submit an official course-by-course evaluation of their college transcripts from a credential evaluation service. Visit our international graduate admissions site or contact goglobalgraduate@udayton.edu if you have any questions. Documents sent by mail must be sent directly from the institution to the address below:

English Proficiency Options

If your native language is not English, you are required to submit proof of English proficiency. Some graduate programs may require a higher proficiency score for full admission. Please check with your desired program for specific requirements. Please use our institution code of 1834 to request your scores to be sent to the University of Dayton.

An applicant who is academically qualified but who has submitted a TOEFL or IELTS score below the minimums above may be conditionally admitted to the University, with the agreement that the student will attend our Intensive English Program (IEP). Students who are admitted to attend the IEP are required to take a placement exam for our Intensive English Program. The outcome of this exam will determine which IEP level is most appropriate for your current English language skills. You will be required to continue in the IEP until you complete the program or obtain a minimum institutional TOEFL score. Depending on the results of your placement exam, you may be permitted to attend academic classes as a part-time student while attending the program.

Students conditionally admitted into a graduate program and attending the IEP program can be fully admitted into a graduate program by passing all classes throughout their IEP program with the approval of IEP instructors. To be fully admitted into your academic program, student must also meet every requirement for the program in which they wish to enroll, including any additional requirements specified in their acceptance letter. 

F-1 Visa Requirements

The University of Dayton and the United States Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement require that students who meet the academic requirements for admission and plan to enter the U.S. on F-1 (student) or J-1 (scholar/exchange visitor) visas provide proof of financial support before immigration documents (I-20 or DS-2019) can be issued. Proof of ability to cover the first year's educational costs, living, and other miscellaneous expenses must be made available to the University.

Financial documents should be submitted during the application process along with all other supporting documentation. Applications submitted without supporting financial documents will be considered incomplete and may not be processed. If you have questions, contact goglobalgraduate@udayton.edu.