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1. ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø International Application for Admission with the $35 processing fee*
2. Academic records detailing course work completed in secondary schools with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 as calculated by the Office of International Admissions and Student Programs. Please see the Academic Records tab for more details.
3. English Proficiency Requirement** - submit one of the following (unofficial copies of scores will be accepted for admission, but official copies will be required prior to enrollment)
   • Minimum Duolingo: 95
   • Minimum TOEFL: 61 
   • Minimum IELTS: 5.5 
   • Minimum iTEP: 3.6
   • Minimum Pearson Academic: 44
   • Minimum ACT English: 19
   • Minimum SAT Reading: 26
   • An A, B, or C on Advanced level English Examinations from the United Kingdom
   • Applicants who are a citizens of or have completed secondary education in a country exempt from providing proof of English proficiency
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     English Exempt Countries

     Anguilla

     Antigua and Barbuda

     Australia 

     Bahamas

     Barbados

     Belize

     Bermuda

     Botswana

     Brunei Darussalam

     British Virgin Islands

     Cameroon

     Canada

     Cayman Islands

     Christmas Island

     Dominica

     Eritrea

     Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

     Fiji

     Gambia

     Ghana

     Gibraltar

     Grenada

     Guam

     Guyana

     Ireland

     Jamaica

     Kenya

     Kiribati

     Lesotho

     Liberia

     Malawi

     Malta

     Marshall Islands

     Mauritius

     Micronesia, Federated States

     Montserrat

     Namibia

     New Zealand

     Nigeria

     Papua New Guinea

     Philippines

     Rwanda

     Saint Helena 

     Saint Kitts and Nevis

     Saint Lucia

     Saint Vincent and Grenadines 

     Seychelles 

     Sierra Leone

     Singapore

     Solomon Islands

     ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Africa

     Swaziland

     Tanzania 

     Tonga

     Trinidad and Tobago

     Turks and Caicos

     Uganda

     United Kingdom

     United States

     Vanuatu

     Virgin Islands (U.S.)

     Zambia

     Zimbabwe

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     have the option to submit either and ACT (overall score of 19), SAT (overall score of 990), or English Proficiency Exam from the list above
4. Deposits - A non-refundable admissions deposit of $500 USD will be required of a student before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued.*** 

*Application processing fees are only valid for the initial application. The University will give one courtesy deferral if the request is made prior to the start of the original application entry semester.

**Students who have completed and satisfied academic certification requirements for the National Collegiate Athletic Association under Division I guidelines may be considered for conditional admission.

1. ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø International Application for Admission with the $35 processing fee*
2. Academic records detailing course work completed in secondary and/or postsecondary schools, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 as calculated by the Office of International Admissions and Student Programs. Please see the Academic Records tab for more details.
3. English Proficiency Requirement – submit one of the following (unofficial copies of scores will be accepted for admission, but official copies will be required prior to enrollment)
   • Equivalent of EH 101 at a US institution
   • Minimum Duolingo: 95
   • Minimum TOEFL: 61 
   • Minimum IELTS: 5.5
   • Minimum iTEP: 3.6
   • Minimum Pearson Academic: 44
   • Minimum ACT English: 19
   • Minimum SAT Reading: 26
   • An A, B, or C on Advanced level English Examinations from the United Kingdom
   • Applicants who are a citizens of or have completed secondary education in country exempted from providing proof of English proficiency are not required to submit an English proficiency exam
4. Deposits - A non-refundable admissions deposit of $500 USD will be required of a student before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued.***

International Student Services – Transfer Credit Policy

All transcripts from institutions outside of the United States require a course-by-course evaluation which is conducted by a service affiliated with the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). For a listing of NACES member organizations and their contact information, please visit .  For a list of AICE-endorsed member organizations and their contact information, please visit . 

Students will be responsible for contacting their evaluation company of choice and requesting a course-by-course evaluation be sent to the ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø. All expenses related to the evaluation, including, but not limited to, any translation expenses, are the responsibility of the student requesting the evaluation.

Some evaluation companies offer discounts or other special benefits to potential University of ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Alabama students. One of the companies offering a discount to USA students is . 

*Application processing fees are only valid for the initial application. The University will give one courtesy deferral if the request is made prior to the start of the original application entry semester.

**Students who have completed and satisfied academic certification requirements for the National Collegiate Athletic Association under Division I guidelines may be considered for conditional admission.

***A deposit of $500 USD is required prior to I-20 issuance. This deposit is a non-refundable payment that will be applied to your tuition your first semester at the University of ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Alabama.  Prospective F-1 students must demonstrate ability to fund the tuition, cost of living, and fees for a minimum of one year prior to issuance of the Form I-20. Submission of the deposit, along with bank statements, is a part of this financial demonstration.  The deposit is valid for one year from payment, should a prospective student be denied a F-1 visa, that student may request a deferral to the next semester. If the student is denied a visa a second time, the student may request a refund of the deposit by emailing the DS-160 denial notice, which must include the students name, to the Director of Immigration for processing

1. Graduate applicants will submit their application and upload required documents with the $60 processing fee*
2. Academic records detailing course work completed in postsecondary schools. Most graduate programs required a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0, as calculated by the Office of International Admissions and Student Programs. Some programs vary to please be sure to check the requirements for your specific graduate program. Please see the Academic Records tab for more details.
3. English Proficiency Requirement** – submit one of the following (official scores as required by departments)
   • Minimum Duolingo: 100
   • Minimum TOEFL: 71
   • Minimum IELTS: 6.0
   • Minimum iTEP: 3.7
   • Minimum Pearson Academic: 48
   • Please note that some programs may require different English proficiency scores for admission, so be sure to check the requirements for your specific graduate program.
4. Official Tests (GRE, GMAT, or MAT, as required by program)
5. Letters of Recommendation (as required by program)
   • Three original letters of recommendation written by people familiar with the applicant's academic qualifications and ability to undertake the proposed course of study are required. The requests to recommenders are made through the application portal.
6. Supplemental Documents to be uploaded to the application portal (as required by program)
   • Statement of Purpose
   • Resume
7. Deposits - A non-refundable admissions deposit of $500 USD will be required of a student before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued.***

*Application processing fees are only valid for the initial application. The University will give one courtesy deferral if the request is made prior to the start of the original application entry semester.

**Please note that some programs may require higher scores to prove English proficiency. Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution are exempt from providing English proficiency requirements.

***A deposit of $500 USD is required prior to I-20 issuance. This deposit is a non-refundable payment that will be applied to your tuition your first semester at the University of ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Alabama.  Prospective F-1 students must demonstrate ability to fund the tuition, cost of living, and fees for a minimum of one year prior to issuance of the Form I-20. Submission of the deposit, along with bank statements, is a part of this financial demonstration.  The deposit is valid for one year from payment, should a prospective student be denied a F-1 visa, that student may request a deferral to the next semester. If the student is denied a visa a second time, the student may request a refund of the deposit by emailing the DS-160 denial notice, which must include the students name, to the Director of Immigration for processing

• Academic records for all secondary and/or postsecondary attempts must be submitted
• Students must have the equivalent of a US 4 year bachelor degree to be eligible for review
• Unofficial or official copies will be accepted for admission
  • Unofficial: Any applicant who submits unofficial documents for admission must submit official copies no later than the student's first semester check-in and orientation. Failure to do so may result in revocation of admissions and cancellation of the immigration document issued by the University.
  • Official: Each record must bear the original stamp/seal and signature of a government or school official (e.g., registrar or dean). Notarized copies will not be accepted.  All records must be mailed to the ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø's Office of International Admissions and Student Programs from each institution you have attended.
• Academic records should list the subjects studied by year; the number of weekly lecture and laboratory hours in each attempt at every subject; grades, marks, or percentages earned in year-end examinations; and copies of diplomas, titles, degrees, or certificates. Consolidated mark sheets are not accepted.
• Academic records not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
• If applicant is dual enrolled, college, university or professional institutions are required as well
• For transfer applicants with more than 30 transfer credit hours, only postsecondary records are required
• For transfer applicants with fewer than 30 transfer credit hours, both secondary and postsecondary records are required