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Welcome, International Students!

No matter where you are from, NAU will be a home for your intellectual, personal and professional growth. You’ll join more than 1,400 international students from 80 countries who have all chosen to pursue their educational passions here! Located in the stunning southwestern United States, Flagstaff, Arizona, is nested in the mountains and experiences all four seasons.

Discover your place at NAU!

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Steps to apply

Choose your student experience then apply using our NAU international application.

Apply as an international undergraduate student Apply as an international graduate student

Explore undergraduate degree options

Undergraduate students

Students may submit applications for undergraduate study year-round, but are encouraged to apply by the priority admission dates listed below.

Priority admission is available for undergraduate international students who apply by:

  • March 1 for the Fall semester with classes beginning in August
  • September 15 for the Spring semester with classes beginning in January

Applying by the priority admission deadline allows students to receive an earlier admission decision, access to the NAU housing application, and more time to submit required I-20 documents and schedule a visa appointment.

Undergraduate requirements

NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus 

First Year International Applicants

  • First-year applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 =A) for the last 3 years of their secondary school
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Official transcripts must be submitted in their original language and officially translated into English

Transfer International Applicants

  • International transfer students with 24+ credits must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 =A)
  • International transfer students with an associate or higher from an accredited US college of university must have minimum of 2.0 GPA (4.0 =A)
  • Proof of English proficiency required
  • Official transcripts must be submitted in their original language and official translated into English

 

View complete first year and transfer requirements

Bachelor degree programs available to international students

International students can choose from more than 90 bachelor degree programs at our NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus.  NAU is known for our excellent academic programs and student-centered philosophy.  Here you’ll find experienced professors, career-building internships, and the support to reach your goals.

View NAU undergraduate degree programs

Explore graduate degree options

International graduate student requirements

NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus 

  • Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or the equivalent degree from an officially recognized institution
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 =A)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Official transcripts bearing proper seals and signature of institution
  • Official transcript required to be translated into English as well as the original language
  • Degree certifications required if the awarded degree is not shown on university transcript

 

View international graduate student requirements

Graduate program deadlines

Application deadlines for graduate degree programs vary by degree program.

View NAU graduate program application deadlines

Graduate and doctoral degree programs

There are more than 50 different Master and PhD degree programs available to international students at our Flagstaff Mountain Campus.

View graduate and doctoral degree programs

Scholarships

Cost of attendance

The cost of attendance is based upon completing an entire academic year as a full-time international student.  Estimated costs are for informational purposes only and subject to change. Cost of attendance can vary by degree program.

 

View estimated cost of attendance

Scholarships

NAU is proud to welcome you and offers the $11,000 International Excellence Award to eligible students.

International Excellence Award Requirements

  • Apply to NAU (no separate application required)
  • 3.0 GPA requirement (4.0 = A) at the time of admission to NAU
  • Completion of required admission and I-20 documents
View additional external scholarship resources

Frequently asked questions

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Frequently asked questions

Additional programs

Program in Intensive English

Come study English at NAU’s Program in Intensive English. Our Program in Intensive English (PIE) is suited for students wishing to learn or improve their English.

Sponsored students

Sponsored students are sponsored by their home government to study at Northern Arizona University. The Center for International Education will work directly with sponsoring agencies to meet billing and other requirements.

Non-degree students

For students wishing to enroll part-time at NAU through our non-degree admissions, please note that no immigration paperwork will be issued.

Transfer students

NAU welcomes transfer students who want to finish their degree with us after starting their studies at another institution.

Flagstaff campus tour

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NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus Tour

With a four-season climate and an average of 287 sunny days per year, Flagstaff—where our main campus is located—will help you develop a deep appreciation of the outdoors. The town frequently ranks among the top 10 best college towns for outdoor adventures, and the nearby 57 national and state parks, monuments, and recreation areas—including the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest—make it easy to see why.

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NAU Yuma

Yuma undergraduate transfer admission

Transfer to NAU Yuma to earn your undergraduate degree.

NAU Yuma Undergraduate Admission Requirements

  • Transfer with an associate degree or higher from an accredited US college or university
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Official transcripts
    • Proof of English proficiency
  • Transfer from an accredited overseas university with more than 48 transferrable credit hours
    • Minimum 2.5 GPA
    • Official transcripts must be submitted in their original language and officially translated into English
    • Proof of English proficiency
View NAU Yuma undergraduate transfer requirements

Yuma graduate admission

NAU Yuma International Graduate Admission Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or the equivalent degree from an officially recognized institution
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Official transcripts bearing proper seals and signature of institution
  • Official transcript required to be translated into English as well as the original language
  • Degree certifications required if the awarded degree is not shown on university transcript

To receive additional information and answers regarding NAU Yuma graduate degrees, please contact:

  • Aybuke.Keehn@nau.edu

Yuma degree programs

International students can enroll in undergraduate and graduate degree programs at the NAU Yuma campus.

To receive additional information and answers regarding transferring to NAU Yuma for an undergraduate or graduate degree, please contact:

  • Aybuke.Keehn@nau.edu

We are here to help and welcome you to Yuma!

View NAU Yuma degree programs

NAU Yuma campus tour

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NAU Yuma campus tour

NAU’s commitment to Yuma goes back to 1988 with the establishment of the NAU Yuma campus location in the southwestern Arizona region.  Our faculty and staff are committed to working with students to ensure they reach their full potential.  You have a place here at NAU Yuma and we are excited to show you all we have to offer.

Take NAU Yuma’s virtual campus tour