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International Admissions

Unfortunately, we cannot waive the application fee.

• Undergraduate students - We offer undergraduate academic scholarships up to $11,500 USD per year for students with qualifying grade point averages. There is no additional application for this scholarship.
• Graduate and doctoral students - Due to the lower cost per credit hour, we do not provide financial assistance or scholarships to our graduate students. Students are able to work on campus to help offset some of the costs. We don not offer full-tuition scholarships.
• Athletic - Determined and offered by the coach. You can complete a recruitment form to contact the athletic staff.

During the Fall 2022 Semester, Ashland University had 174 international students from 32 countries.

Yes, an enrollment deposit of $1,000 USD is required prior to issuing a Form I-20. The deposit is only refundable if your visa is denied and you submit proof of denial prior to the start of classes.

Certain programs have specific start terms. For example, our M. Ed. programs and undergraduate students with qualifying English scores are not able to start in summer terms. Contact us if you have a question about when your program begins.

We also suggest checking the visa wait times to know which session to apply to.

After all required documents have been submitted, it takes at least 10 business days for an admission decision to be made.

Please view the admissions requirements for each program below.

Yes - International students can legally work up to 20 hours per week in an on-campus position. Please note that graduate assistantships are available for graduate students.

Yes, you can defer your admission to a later term by completing the deferral form on your application portal and submitting: 

• $50 non-refundable deferral fee 
• Updated proof of financial support document(s) dated within the last three months
• Enrollment deposit if you have not previously submitted it

You can submit acceptable Homeland Security Proof of Financial Support Documents from the  past three months

• Tuition and scholarship link

Please pay the fee via the Department of Homeland Security website.

Check the U.S. Department of State website for wait times by U.S. embassy or consulate.

Form I-20 will be transferred after being released from your current school.

Application Requirements:

• Online Application

• Official Education Credentials and Transcripts

Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA Required: 2.5

• Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Secondary or Equivalent

English Proficiency:

• Not Required

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

• Tuition and Fees: $13,500

• Living Expenses: $11,440

• Other: $3,596

• TOTAL: $28,536

Application Requirements:

• Online Application

• Official Education Credentials and Transcripts

Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA Required: 2.5

• Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Secondary or Equivalent

English Proficiency:

• TOEFL: 67
• IELTS: 6.0
• PTE: 50

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

• Tuition and Fees: $25,200
• Living Expenses: $11,440
• Other: $3,626
• TOTAL: $40,266

*Does Not Include Bachelor Degree Program in Nursing

Application Requirements:

• Online Application
• Official Education Credentials and Transcripts

Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA Required: 3.0
• Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Secondary or Equivalent

English Proficiency

• TOEFL: 84
• IELTS: 7.0
• PTE: 59

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

• Tuition and Fees: $25,080
• Living Expenses: $6,000
• Other: $6,361
• TOTAL: $37,441

Application Requirements:

• Online Application
• Official Education Credentials and Transcripts

Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA Required: 3.0
• Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Bachelor's Degree - All Prerequisites Met

English Proficiency

• TOEFL: 84
• IELTS: 7.0
• PTE: 59

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

• Tuition and Fees: $25,080
• Living Expenses: $6,000
• Other: $6,361
• TOTAL: $37,441

Application Requirements:

• Online Application
• Official Education Credentials and Transcripts
• Resume

Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA Required: 2.75
• Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum Work Experience Required: 2 Years

English Proficiency

• TOEFL: 79
• IELTS: 6.5
• PTE: 55

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

• Tuition and Fees: $10,800
• Living Expenses: $6,000
• Other: $3,385
• TOTAL: $20,185

Application Requirements:

• Online Application
• Official Education Credentials and Transcripts
• Resume

Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA Required: 3.0
• Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum Work Experience Required: 2 Years

English Proficiency

• TOEFL: 79
• IELTS: 6.5
• PTE: 55

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

• Tuition and Fees: $33,900
• Living Expenses: $6,000
• Other: $2,726
• TOTAL: $42,626

Application Requirements:

• Online Application
• Official Education Credentials and Transcripts

Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA Required: 2.75
• Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Bachelor's Degree

English Proficiency

• TOEFL: 79
• IELTS: 6.5
• PTE: 55

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

• Tuition and Fees: $7,200
• Living Expenses: $6,000
• Other: $3,385
• TOTAL: $16,585

Application Requirements:

• Online Application
• Official Education Credentials and Transcripts (Bachelor's and Master's Degree Transcripts)
• Two Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Five-Page Writing Sample

Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA Required: 2.75
• Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Master's Degree

English Proficiency

• TOEFL: 84
• IELTS: 7.0
• PTE: 59

Estimated Average Costs on Form I-20

• Tuition and Fees: $9,060
• Living Expenses: $6,000
• Other: $3,385
• TOTAL: $18,445