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International Undergraduate Deadlines:
The Office of Admissions recommends that international undergraduate applicants submit a complete application and supporting documents, including test scores, preferably 4-6 months before the intended Term start date.
Applicants who wish to be considered for the International Provost Scholarship (awarded Fall term), must submit a complete application by Apr. 1.
(first day of classes) |
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| Fall 2009 Fall 2010 |
September 28 September 27 |
| Winter 2010 Winter 2011 |
January 4 January 3 |
| Spring 2010 Spring 2011 |
March 29 March 28 |
| Summer 2010 Summer 2011 |
June 21 June 20 |
Applicants for a bachelor's degree must submit official records of all secondary, middle and high schools attended (in general, these represent years 9-12) AND all colleges, universities and/or professional schools attended. A photocopy is temporarily acceptable (by post, fax, or scanned pdf) if you can present your originals/official documents only after arrival on campus.
Results of comprehensive examinations are required in the original language and on the official form of the institution, government, or other examining or certifying agency. In general, you must have an excellent academic record (at least equivalent to a "B" or 3.00 average in U.S. terms) from an accredited or recognized institution to be admitted to Oregon State University.
Applicants transferring from a recognized college or university outside the U.S. must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 AND be eligible to return to the most recent institution attended.
Applicants transferring from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.25 AND be eligible to return to the most recent institution attended.
SAT/ACT: The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) is waived for international undergraduate applicants unless they attended a high school in the United States or an accredited American high school outside the U.S.
Please select your country of study from the scroll down list below to view your specific requirements.
If your country is not listed, please send us an email with your country name and type of degree sought, and we will send you the grading system equivalents.
Non-native speakers of English must provide official English language
test scores as described in the table below, unless they meet the criteria listed
under "Exempt from English Language Testing".
ETS institution code for OSU is 4586.
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Undergraduate Applicants |
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TOEFL |
Regular Admission |
Conditional Admission |
Paper |
527 |
450-523 |
Internet (iBT)
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71 Minimum score of 15 on each section |
45-70 |
IELTS |
6.0 |
5.0-5.5 |
Exempt from English Language Testing:
All international applicants must 1) complete and return the OSU Certification of Finances Form and 2) submit documents showing proof of sufficient financial resources before the I-20 can be issued (for F-1 visas). See the Finances and Funding page for information on the amounts required.
OSU Certification of Finances Form (OCFF): (pdf)
All international applicants to OSU must complete and submit the OSU Certification of Finances Form during the application process. This document provides us with critical information, including the need or no need for visa documentation.
Please download and print the appropriate form, based on your proposed degree level and academic year of study:
(includes: Summer 2009, Fall 2009, Winter 2010, Spring 2010) |
OCFF (pdf) | OCFF (pdf) |
(includes: Summer 2010, Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Spring 2011) |
OCFF (pdf) | OCFF (pdf) |
Please note that academic performance is not the sole criterion for admission to the university. The university may evaluate a person's behavior and background to determine their ability to maintain the standards of academic and professional conduct expected at the university. An evaluation may take into consideration current behavior and performance as well as past experiences and actions. Simply qualifying for admission does not guarantee admission.
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International Graduate Priority Deadlines: unless indicated otherwise by the department.Refer to your prospective department‘s website to determine terms of admission and application deadlines and admission terms.
Term |
Begins |
For Students Outside the U.S. |
For Students in the U.S. |
Fall |
September |
April 1 |
June 1 |
Winter |
January |
July 1 |
September 1 |
Spring |
March/April |
October 1 |
December 1 |
Summer |
June |
January 1 |
March 1 |
Admission decisions are based on many factors, such as the quality of the applicant’s prior academic degree and record of accomplishment, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation from professors or others familiar with the applicant’s academic work, performance in aptitude and achievement tests, relevant work experience, preparation in the proposed field of study, and the suitability of the applicant’s academic goals with the faculty’s research interests.
Particularly at the graduate level, a critical consideration in the decision is whether your academic objectives can be satisfactorily fulfilled by the graduate programs at Oregon State. Admission to OSU is competitive and meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Following approval by your proposed program, the Graduate School will then determine whether the general university admission requirements have been met.
In general, the following items are required when applying to a graduate program at OSU:
Under special circumstances, students who do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for admission. Upon receiving support from the Department, the Graduate Admissions Committee may consider the following additional criteria when reviewing applications from students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement:
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
All applicants must provide complete documentation of all certificates, degrees, titles, or diplomas earned, as well as grades or mark sheets from all academic institutions attended. Be sure to give the dates and names of the certificates, diplomas, degrees, titles, or licenses you received. Faxed copies of records are not acceptable.
Please note that academic performance is not the sole criterion for admission to the university. The university may evaluate a person's behavior and background to determine their ability to maintain the standards of academic and professional conduct expected at the university. An evaluation may take into consideration current behavior and performance as well as past experiences and actions. Simply qualifying for admission does not guarantee admission.
GraduateApplicants must have a degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A "B" average (3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale) on the last two years of undergraduate work is required and any work completed thereafter. Departmental requirements may be higher, so contact your proposed department directly for details.
Effective July 1, 2008 for Fall 2009 admission or later, if the student has completed his or her baccalaureate degree in a country that is a signatory of the Bologna Declaration, then
Applicants who meet these requirements and apply for admission prior to Fall 2009 may be considered on an individual basis if supported for admission by their intended academic program.
Please select your country from the scroll down list below to view your specific requirements.
If your country is not listed, please send us an email with your country name and type of degree sought, and we will send you the grading system equivalents.
If your country is not listed, please email us at osuadmit@oregonstate.edu with your country specified and we will send you the requirements.
All international student applicants must provide official English language
test scores as described in the table below, unless they meet the criteria listed
under "Exempt from English Language Testing".
ETS institution code for OSU is 4586.
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Graduate Applicants | |
TOEFL |
Regular Admission |
Conditional Admission |
Paper |
550 (600*) |
500-547 |
Computer |
213 (250*) |
173-210 |
Internet (iBT)
|
80 (100*) Minimum score of 18 on each section |
61-79 |
IELTS |
6.5 |
6.0 |
*Certain programs require higher test scores. For more information, go to: http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/international/graduate.php, and select your major.
Exempt from English Language Testing:
All international applicants must 1) complete and return the OSU Certification of Finances form and 2) submit documents showing proof of sufficient financial resources before the I-20 can be issued (for F-1 visas). See the Finances and Funding page for information on the amounts required.
OSU Certification of Finances Form: (downloadable/ print form)