International Student Admissions

International applicants must submit evidence that they meet the University’s general admissions standards for all students. The University is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant, alien students. International applicants interested in enrolling in an online nursing, health science, or education program should contact their Admissions Advisor for information related to international availability. Not all programs are available for enrollment.

Purdue Global considers you an international student if you are NOT a:

• U.S. citizen or national;
• U.S. permanent resident or other eligible noncitizen; or
• Citizen of the Freely Associated States: the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republics of Palau and the Marshall Islands.

In addition, you must meet the following requirements:

• Age: Be at least 18 years old.
• Proof of sufficient funds: If applying to an onsite program, submit bank statement(s), with balance(s) converted into U.S. dollars, indicating that you or your parent/guardian has sufficient funds to cover the costs of tuition, fees, and/or living expenses for the entire program of study, or a certified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition, fees, and/or living expenses will be paid in advance of each term.
  If you are enrolled in English language course(s) at another institution, bank statement(s) or a certified government sponsor letter proving sufficient funds for the entire Purdue Global program can be submitted along with the Enrollment Agreement.
• Submit applicable fees: Submit all applicable fees as noted on the Enrollment Agreement and the Tuition and Fees Schedule.
• Visa requirements: If enrolling in a program that includes a placement component, such as a clinical, practicum, or externship, ensure that the program of study complies with the terms of your visa.
• Proof of secondary completion: Provide actual proof of secondary completion. If you reside in the United States but attended school in a foreign country, and are unable to produce the required documents, evidence may include certification from other official sources. If you cannot provide the required documentation by the end of the first term of enrollment, you will be dismissed from the University.

English Language Requirements

All international applicants must be proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking) appropriate to our academic environment and to your level of study.

If you completed high school in English, you are generally considered to have met this requirement.

Completing high school in English means that you completed high school or its approved equivalent:

• In the U.S. (includes GEDs, etc.), or
• In a country where English is the language of instruction,  or
• At a “high school” where the primary language of instruction was English.

If you do not meet one of these criteria, you may establish English proficiency by means of:

• A transcript showing completion of a post-secondary degree at an accredited college or university in the United States.
• A transcript showing one of the following from an accredited college or university in the United States or a recognized college or university in a country on the list of countries of English instruction. An official NACES-approved transcript evaluation must accompany the transcript for any international institution that is not an accredited U.S. college or university to qualify for consideration.
• Completion of the equivalent of 12 semester credit hours or 18 quarter credit hours of college-level credit with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent).
• Completion of a college-level writing/composition course equivalent to CM107 or CM220 with a grade of “C-“ or higher.
• A transcript showing a credit recommendation for a college-level writing/composition course or external exam equivalent to CM107 or CM220 from an approved testing agency (College Board or DSST) or articulation partner.
• A degree from either a regionally accredited U.S. college/university or an eligible college/university in a country on the list of countries of English instruction.

Examinations

Examinations must have been taken within 2 years of application. Official test scores must be received by Purdue Global directly from the testing organization.