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International Students.
  
International students at CUA must have successfully completed a university preparatory course of study at a secondary school (a minimum of 12 years of primary & secondary school training comprising the equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma).

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Admissions Requirements

  • Complete the appropriate international application -
    We encourage you to submit your application online, or request more information.

  • $55 nonrefundable application fee
    (payable online)

  • Essay (or Personal Statement in case of graduate students)

  • Official Transcripts Transcripts of all previous education equivalent to secondary and postsecondary education in the United States; a certified translated copy (www.wes.org) if transcript is not in the English language. Education completed at institutions outside of the United States, as shown by official documents, may be accepted as equivalent to educational experience in the United States.

  • Recommendation Letter (3 Letters for graduate students)

  • English Language Proficiency

  • Additional application materials may be required, so we insist that you view the INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE (pdf file - large file, please allow time to download).

  • International Student Funding
    Source Confirmation

* CUA SAT Code is 5104
* TOEFL Code is 5104
* GRE Code is 5104
* CUA ACT Code is 0654
 

Application Deadlines

Applications should be submitted to the Office of University Admissions no later than February 15 for fall semester (classes beginning in August) and October 15 for the spring semester (classes beginning in January). Because of the delays that often occur in obtaining and evaluating credentials, prospective international students should submit complete applications for admissions well in advance of the deadlines.


Application Process

Read more information that will answer all the questions you may have about our international student application process!

International Student Guide

Our PDF file that explains everything you could ever need to know about how to apply as an International Student to CUA.

Visiting CUA

We invite you to visit our campus, schedule an appointment with your department of interest, and take a tour.

Immigration Status and Financial Consideration

Learn more about maintaining proper immigration status and find scholarship possibilities available to you as an international student!