Dreaming of earning your graduate degree on an exciting American campus? There is no better place to complete your graduate studies than Monmouth University. Learn from our world-class faculty, network with diverse classmates, and take advantage of nearby New York City and Philadelphia. At Monmouth University, you will find a welcoming community and endless possibilities.
At Monmouth, we are committed to making graduate education a realistic, affordable option for international students. Our generous graduate scholarship program provides eligible graduate students scholarships based on academic merit. This opportunity is not something you will find at every institution. Visit our Graduate Cost and Financial Support page to learn more and to receive an estimate of your potential award. Our competitive Graduate Assistant Program may also help defray the cost of your graduate degree. International students may apply for consideration as early as your first semester. We encourage you to learn more about how these options can help you pursue your education.
Admission Requirements
Graduate admission requirements vary by program. Please check the full application instructions for details on the specific application requirements for your program.
Official documents: Monmouth requires a complete set of official or attested documents, including all transcripts, marksheets, and degree certificates. These must be sent by the student’s undergraduate school. In some cases, we accept an official evaluation of the student’s education provided by a reputable agency. All documents Monmouth receives must come to us in an unopened envelope from the university or agency. If the official documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a reputable translation.
Application Requirements By Graduate Program
English Proficiency Requirements
Paper-based TOEFL: 550
Computer-based TOEFL: 213
Internet-based TOEFL: 79
IELTS: 6
CAE: B2
MELAB: 77
ELS Language Services Criteria
Monmouth will also accept international students who meet the University’s regular standards for admission and who have successfully completed the ELS Language Services program at the master’s level of English proficiency, which is completion of Level 112. This may be accepted instead of the TOEFL or other English proficiency exam. Conditional acceptance may be issued for those students who choose to prove English proficiency by enrolling in and completing ELS Level 112.
Application Deadlines
The general application deadlines are:
Summer
May 1
Fall
July 1
Spring
December 1
The following programs enroll one cohort per year with program-specific application deadlines:
Doctor of Social Work (January 15)
Speech-Language Pathology (February 1)
Physician Assistant (December 1)
Occupational Therapy (April 15)
Social Work (July 15)
Application deadlines for the MSN and DNP programs is July 15 for a Fall-start only.
Visa Requirements
In addition to meeting the standard requirements for admission, international students must also complete the following steps:
- Complete the Application for Form I-20 and Affidavit of Financial Support, which is to be notarized. This document is essential in order to receive a student visa (F-1), which allows the student to study in the U.S. Certified evidence that there are adequate funds to meet all expenses during the first year of study must be present. This is part of the Form I-20
- Transfer students with F-1 status who have attended an American college or university and want to transfer to Monmouth University, will need to submit the application for Form I-20, as well as an F-1 Transfer Request form.
Our dedicated Office of Global Education is available to assist you through any challenges you may face during the visa process.
Helpful Information:
Information from the U.S. Department of State
Affidavit for Free Room and Board
