International Students
The University of Memphis believes that the presence of international students on campus enriches the educational environment for all. The UofM is a public university located in an a beautiful and diverse city in the southern region of the United States. The University of Memphis has been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, putting the UofM in the top tier of research universities nationally. The Herff College of Engineering has a major role in attaining and maintaining this status. We invite you to pursue your graduate degree with us!
Evaluation of Credentials. Applicants whose highest degree is from a foreign university must have their credentials evaluated. Evaluations done by any credentialing agency listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) web site are acceptable. A course-by course report is required and must be sent directly to Graduate Admissions from the credentialing agency.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must have a competative competitive score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or The International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The department of study for an applicant whose highest degree is from an international university may require that their credentials be evaluated. The college and/or department of study will accept evaluations done by any credentialing agency listed on the NACES web site. A course-by course report is required. Applicants are further advised that the admission requirements for the College are minimum requirements. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into a specific departmental masters program.
English Conditional Admission. International students are required to demonstrate a strong grasp of the English language before admission into graduate programs. Conditional admission may be granted depending on individual academic departmental policy. If English conditional admission is offered, students will need to register for English skills assessment and take instructional sessions (if required as a result of that assessment) through the University’s Intensive English for Internationals (IEI) program. Upon successful completion of the requisite sessions, as determined by IEI, the student’s English skills will be considered up to standard and the TOEFL/IELTS requirement may be waived depending on specific academic department policy. The student can then proceed into their graduate academic program. Please note that in order to have a complete application packet, students seeking English conditional admission will need to simultaneously apply for the IEI program and to the Graduate School.