International Students
We welcome students from all types of colleges and universities to
apply to The Catholic University of America. As a national university
in Washington, DC we have international students from over 20 countries
that attend CUA. 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).
Read
more on the application process!
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
- Complete the Appropriate International Application -
We encourage you to submit your application online, or request more information. - $55 Nonrefundable Application Fee
Now you can pay your application fee 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
One letter is required for undergraduate students. Three letters are required for graduate students. Read our PDF file on recommendation letters. - English Language Proficiency
All students from countries and areas where English is not the common, spoken language (even if the student already is a resident of the United States) must have a practical understanding of spoken and written English to benefit from instruction, study and examinations in that language. Read Full Requirements. - Additional Application Materials may be Required. Please review the INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE (pdf file - large file, please allow time to download).
- International Student Funding Source Confirmation
In order to be issued visa documentation, which is needed to apply for a student visa at a U.S. consulate and to maintain student status once in the United States, applicants must provide written proof that they have adequate funds to meet the expenses incurred while studying in the United States. Read what is required to provide confirmation of financial support.
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.
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 will explain 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! - CUA Standardized Test Codes
* CUA SAT Code is 5104
* TOEFL Code is 5104
* GRE Code is 5104
* CUA ACT Code is 0654
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