Graduate Applicants

• Submit Your Application
  • Complete the international student application and submit the $40 application fee.

• Submit Proof of English Proficiency
  • Minimum requirements vary by department, but it is recommended that graduate applicants have at least a:
    • TOEFL: 79
    • IELTS Academic: 6.5
    • Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 180
    • PTE-A: 53
    • Duolingo: 105

• Submit Your Transcripts
  • To give us a full picture of your achievements, submit unofficial copies of your transcripts:
    • Current University Students: Send us your university transcripts to date. 
    • University Graduates: Send us a copy of your final transcripts and degree certificates
  • Remember, we need transcripts from every college and university you attended.

• Submit Your Supplemental Materials
  • Most graduate programs require additional materials, such as letters of recommendation, resume/CV, writing samples, or standardized test scores (GRE or GMAT). To ensure you have everything ready for the department to review, check the degree profile for your program and submit any required supplemental materials.
    
    •  Letters of recommendation must be submitted directly by the recommender through the application system—please avoid sending photocopies or scans.

You can submit your immigration documents with your application or after you receive your admission decision. Having them on file early helps speed up processing once you are admitted.

Required Immigration Documents for F-1 Students:

• Copy of Your Passport
  • Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in the U.S.
  • Make sure the Visual Inspection Zone and Machine-readable Zone are clear and complete.

• Statement of Finances
  • Submit an official bank statement, loan certificate, or scholarship letter that:
    • Shows enough funds to cover one year of expenses
    • Is in English and less than six months old
    • Bank statements should display liquid assets (Checking Account, Savings Account, etc.)

• UMSL Affidavit of Support
  • Other affidavit formats will not be considered.

• Copy of Any Current U.S. Visa

• Copy of your current I-20
  • If you are an F-1 student already in the U.S.

Planning for your education is an important step, and we are here to help. Below, you will find estimated expenses for the 2025-2026 academic year. U.S. regulations require students to demonstrate proof of financial support in order to receive documentation for a student visa. Actual costs may vary, and you will not be billed until you register for classes.

Estimated Expenses for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

Spouse add $4,000
Child(ren) add $4,000 for each child

Important Notes

• Tuition, fees, and living expenses are based on projected estimates for the 2025-2026 academic year and may change. It is important to plan for annual increases.
• Estimates reflect the minimum credit hours required by federal regulations and specific academic programs.
• Scholarship recipients and some academic programs may have different credit hour requirements.

Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships are awarded directly by the department, and we encourage you to reach out to the Graduate Program Director to explore possible funding opportunities. While these assistantships are limited and not all programs offer them, rest assured that all students not awarded a Graduate Assistantship will automatically be considered for our International Merit Scholarships.

Scholarships
If you do not receive a Graduate Assistantship, you will automatically be considered for this scholarship, with no separate application required. Our scholarships provide a significant reduction in tuition costs, helping you focus on achieving your academic goals.
  
These opportunities are exclusively available to F-1 International Students and are contingent upon maintaining legal F-1 status and satisfactory academic progress.

Apply Early to Stay on Track!

Official transcripts and test scores should be sent directly to:

UMSL International Admissions
University of Missouri–St. Louis
One University Blvd (351 MSC)
St. Louis, MO 63121, USA

Phone: +1 (314) 516-5229

Email: intadmission@umsl.edu

UMSL's institution code for TOEFL reporting is 6889.