International Student Requirements

International students must provide the following:

1. Completed Application

• Complete and sign the application for admission. Apply Now

2. Application Fee

• There is a $75 non-refundable application fee.

3. Official Transcripts

• Applicants must submit an official secondary/high school transcript indicating courses completed and grades.
• Transfer students must submit official college transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges/universities.

4. Proof of English Language Ability

• International students whose language of instruction is not English, must provide proof of English proficiency.
• Manhattan College accepts the following exams: 
  • TOEFL IBT: 80
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • Duolingo: 100
• To find out about test dates, test center locations and how to apply for the test, visit the TOEFL or IELTS website.
• If you do not have English proficiency but would still like to be considered for admission at Manhattan College, you can gain Conditional Admission. With Conditional Admission, you can first increase your English proficiency at the Manhattan College Intensive English Language Program (IELP) then move directly into undergraduate degree programs. While studying at the IELP, you can live on the Manhattan College campus and take English courses with other international students. Once you successfully complete IELP Level 006, you will make a seamless transition into your undergraduate program.

4. Copy of Passport Photo Page

5. Bank Statement and Affidavit or Financial Guarantee

Please complete this affidavit of financial support for 2022 costs totaled $68,000+ before scholarships.

• Bank Statement: Total costs minus scholarship
• Note: each sponsor must sign the CFR

If you are an international student, you could be eligible for scholarships to help pay for the cost of your undergraduate education at Manhattan College.

The amount of scholarship varies from $15,000 to $32,000 per academic year. We do not provide full academic scholarships.  

Your eligibility for scholarships depends on your academic accomplishments, in addition to other factors.

Students do not need to provide any additional information aside from the completed application to be considered for a scholarship.

For Spring 2023 applicants, scholarships are currently awarded at the time of an admissions decision. For Fall 2023 applicants, scholarships will be awarded beginning in November of 2022.