INTERNATIONAL STUDENT QUESTIONS:

• Do you admit international students?
• I am an international student. Where do I send the Certification of Finances Form?
• I am an international student and am having trouble obtaining official transcripts from my overseas educational institutions.  What do you suggest I do?
• I am an international student.  Am I required to submit TOEFL scores, and is there a minimum score that I must receive in order to be considered for admission?
• For how long are my TOEFL scores valid?

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT QUESTIONS

Do you admit international students?

Yes. At least half of our entering class over the past few years has consisted of international students.  We consider applications from all countries and undergraduate institutions, though the quality of the undergraduate institution is a factor in our admissions decision.

I am an international student. Where do I send the Certification of Finances Form?

Please send the Certification of Finances Form to:

Enrollment Services Operations
Application for Graduate Admission
Room 0130 Mitchell Building
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland 20742

I am an international student and am having trouble obtaining official transcripts from my overseas educational institutions.  What do you suggest I do?

Transcripts for international applicants are handled by the Office of International Education Services Office.  If you have questions or problems with regard to obtaining your transcripts, they will be happy to help you.  Please contact them directly via telephone at 301-314-7740, or visit them on the web at http://www.international.umd.edu/ies/97.

I am an international student.  Am I required to submit TOEFL scores, and is there a minimum score that I must receive in order to be considered for admission?

Please see the University rules regarding English proficiency for international students:
http://www.international.umd.edu/ies/658.

How long are my TOEFL scores valid?