Ashland University makes a special commitment to serving the needs of international students. The International Student Services Office has been established to provide personal and academic counseling and to assist in immigration concerns.

Also, the Ashland University Center for English Studies (ACCESS) provides an intensive English program for foreign students. With its low student-teacher ratio, the Graduate Studies in Business Administration Program itself can ensure personal attention to the individual needs of all students.

How to Apply

International students must apply for admission to the Master of Business Administration Program well in advance of their proposed entry date. All appropriate correspondence would be addressed to:
 

Director of International Student Services
Ashland University
401 College Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 44805
USA

To assure the most rapid consideration, we require complete information including the following materials:

• The International Student MBA Application form with $50 application fee.

 
• The Declaration of Finances or affidavits of financial support for the duration of study. (Please remember, Ashland University does not offer financial aid to graduate students.)

 
• Three recommendation letters.

• Official transcripts reflecting successful completion of a bachelor's degree program from an accredited institution of higher education.

• Proof of competency in English by completing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency. The required TOEFL score is 550; the required minimum score for the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency is 85. Students eligible for admission but who have not attained the minimum scores on the TOEFL or on the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency may be admitted to the ACCESS Program. Advanced level students can, with permission from the director of ACCESS, take academic courses for credit on a part-time basis. Upon successful completion of the ACCESS Program, students will be admitted to the University for full-time academic study.

• Students holding degrees from schools outside of the United States will be required to complete the MBA Foundations Program. Students may attempt to proficiency the courses in the MBA Foundation; if they are successful, these courses will be waived. Students must first consult the director or assistant director before registering for courses or arranging proficiency examinations.

Questions? Email International Student Services at iss@ashland.edu