Are you an international student looking for more information on Foster’s Full-time MBA program? Listed below, you will find information on English language proficiency, financial aid, and more. If you would you like to be put in touch with a current international student send an to email [email protected]. Be sure to include your country, professional background and goals, and write “International Prospective Student Inquiry” in the subject line.
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Admissions
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Proficiency in English is required for admission to a graduate program at the University of Washington. If your native language is not English, you are required to demonstrate English language proficiency in one of the following ways:
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or from an institution in Australia, the Bahamas, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Singapore, Sotuh Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, or the United Kingdom and where English is the medium of instruction. While enrolled at the degree-granting school, you must have been in residence on campus.
OR
- Official documentation from the institution verifying that your undergraduate degree is from an institution (in a country other than those listed above) where all instruction is in English. The undergraduate degree must be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Documentation must be presented to the University of Washington Graduate School. The Graduate School will determine grade equivalency and validate foreign transcripts. A minimum of three years of enrollment at the undergraduate institution is required.
OR
- Complete a qualifying English Language Proficiency exam. Refer to the table below for accepted exams and minimum score
requirements.
| English Language Proficiency Exam | Minimum Score Requirement | Program Codes for Official Score Submission |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 100 iBT / 100 MyBest | 4854 |
| IELTS | 7.0 or higher | 365 |
| Duolingo | 130 or higher | University of Washington Graduate Admissions |
NOTE: Test scores are valid for two years. If your score does not meet the minimum score requirement, you cannot be considered for admission.
Financial Aid
Scholarships
If you are seeking scholarships or grants, you may want to consider international programs such as Fulbright and Muskie Fellowships, and other scholarship/grant programs that are designed to support students pursuing graduate study outside their home countries. Many countries also offer government scholarships for overseas graduate study. EduPASS is a resource that provides financial aid information and tips for international students. More scholarship information can be found at Funding for U.S. Study Online.
Private Loans
As an international student you may also qualify for private loans with a creditworthy U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident co-signer. You may also want to investigate private educational loans available from your home country.
Merit-based Aid
As an international student you may be eligible for merit-based aid. All applicants to the Full-time MBA program are automatically considered.
Career Resources
Work & Visa Information
- International Students & Scholars Office (ISS)
Information about visas, travel, insurance, practical training, forms, workshops and taxes - Foster MBA International Student Website
Information on financial assistance, travel, visas, English options, social opportunities, and more
International Job Search and Networking
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