928-523-9040
studynau@nau.eduApply as an international sponsored student
Steps to apply
Follow the steps below to apply as an international sponsored student.
Complete the online application below. Please note that the application fee can be waived for sponsored students by using promotional code INSPAG for undergraduate and #INSPAG for graduate applications.
Note: If you are not a sponsored student and use the promotional code, you will be billed for the application fee.
Upload a copy of your passport to your application.
Upload to your application a copy of your official transcripts for all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (college or university) education*, as well as any vocational or ESL grade reports. You can also later email it to studynau@nau.edu. All transcripts or mark sheets must be submitted in English. In addition, we require a minimum 2.5 grade-point average (GPA) for first-year and transfer students.
*Transfer students who have earned 24 or more credits at an American post-secondary institution only need to submit that transcript as part of their application. A high school transcript is not required.
NAU accepts transcript evaluations from members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as part of the evaluation process. However, the result of a transcript evaluation does not guarantee that transfer credits will be awarded.
Evaluation services: NAU SpanTran Application, World Education Services
Upload a copy of the results of your proof of English proficiency to your application according to the procedures associated with your test provider. The minimum requirements for university admission are:
| Test or status | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 70 iBT and iBT Home Edition (School code 4006, MyBest Score accepted) |
| IELTS | 6 |
| Duolingo | 95 |
| ACT English and Reading | 21 |
| SAT ERW | 350 |
| Pearson Test of English | 56 |
| IB English A | 5 for higher level and 6 for standard level |
| IB English B | 7 for higher and standard levels |
| Transferring from a US institution | One 3-credit course in English composition with a passing grade |
| Exchange student from Europe | B2 level in English |
| From a high school entirely taught in English | Four years of high school English (composition and literature) with passing grades as well as verification from your school that all courses are taught in English |
| From one of these English-speaking countries | No proof of English required |
Provide the financial sponsor letter from your sponsoring agency. This document is required for the SEVIS form I-20, the immigration form you will need to apply for a student visa.
Sponsored students can receive specialized services and support from International Student and Scholar Services. If you have any questions, please contact us at studynau@nau.edu.