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Admission requirements

International students must meet the following criteria to be considered for admission to the University:

• GPA: 2.5+ cumulative transfer GPA
• English proficiency: 61+ TOEFL or 6.0 IELTS or 115 Duolingo

Transfer students who have completed ENG 101 at a U.S. institution are not required to submit English proficiency scores.

Admission steps

1. Complete your application and pay application fee. Complete the simple International Student Application online and pay $95.00 USD non-refundable application fee.
2. Submit a copy of your passport biographical page. This can be attached to the application or emailed to OISS@unr.edu after submitting your application.
3. Have official transcripts sent from any university/college you have attended. If you have 24+ semester transferable credits you do not need to provide high school transcripts. Transcripts are considered official if they are received via regular mail/post in a sealed envelope, emailed to OISS@unr.edu directly from a school official as a password protected attachment with the password sent in a separate email, or faxed to 1 (775) 327-5845 directly from the school with a cover letter on the school’s letterhead.

   Transcripts sent by mail should be addressed to:

   OISS Admissions Team
   Â鶹ӳ»­
   1664 N. Virginia Street M/S 074
   Reno, Â鶹ӳ»­ 89557 USA

4. Verify you have met English language requirements. Verification of having met the English requirement through one of the following options:
   1. TOEFL score 61+
   2. IELTS (must be academic version) with a score of 6.0+
   3. Duolingo English Exam score 115
   4. Cambridge score of B2+
   5. Graduation from (or in the process of completing) a U.S. high school
   6. For students who have taken the SAT/ACT exam we may be able to use your score to satisfy the English requirement

English language requirement exemption: Please note that students coming from the following English-speaking countries are exempt from the English language testing requirements: Antigua/Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Guyana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except for Quebec), Ghana, Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.

Tuition, costs and fees information

As an international undergraduate student at the Â鶹ӳ»­, you may pay for tuition and fees, on-campus housing, health insurance and meals. Personal expenses, transportation costs and books vary by student, but should be factored into your budget planning.

Estimated tuition for international students is $26,572 per year.

Scholarships for international students

Unlike other universities, the Â鶹ӳ»­ does offer scholarships for international students, ranging from general university scholarships to department scholarships.

• International scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000 per year for new students
• General university scholarships range from $500 to $8,000 per year
• Department scholarships range from $500 to $5,000, depending on your major

Live, virtual campus visits

Want to learn more about the Â鶹ӳ»­ campus and the Reno-Tahoe area prior to applying? We offer a variety of virtual and online tour options. Book yours today.