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Apply as an international sponsored student

Steps to apply

Follow the steps below to apply as an international sponsored student.

1. Complete an online application Accordion Closed

Complete the online application below. Please note that the application fee can be waived for sponsored students only 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.

Apply today – undergraduate
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2. Submit your passport copy Accordion Closed

Upload a copy of your passport to your application or you can later email it to studynau@nau.edu.

3. Submit your official transcripts Accordion Closed

Upload to your application a copy of your official transcripts for ALL secondary (high school) and post-secondary/university education*, as well as any vocational or ESL grade reports.  You can also later email it to studynau@nau.edu All transcripts/mark sheets must be submitted in English. In addition, we require a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) for first-year and transfer students.

* Transfer students that have earned 24 or more credits at an American post-secondary institution (college or university) 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

4. Submit your English test scores Accordion Closed

Upload to your application a copy of the results of your proof of English proficiency. You can also later email it to studynau@nau.edu. You may submit unofficial test results but we may later ask for official results. The minimum requirements for university admission are:

Test or StatusMinimum Requirements
TOEFL70 IBT (School code 4006, MyBest Score accepted)
IELTS6
Duolingo95
ACT English & Reading21
SAT ERW350
Pearson Test of English56
IB English A5 for higher level & 6 for standard level
IB English B7 for higher and standard levels
Transferring from a U.S. institutionOne 3-credit course in English composition with a passing grade
Exchange student from EuropeB2 level in English
From a high school entirely taught in English4 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 countriesNo proof of English required

If you don’t meet one of these requirements, please consider joining our Program in Intensive English! You can receive conditional admission to NAU and be fully admitted upon completion of the program. To participate, all you need is a Duolingo score of 55, TOEFL 20 or IELTS 4.

5. Provide proof of financial support Accordion Closed

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.

Visit our website for Sponsored Students to learn more about specialized services and support. If you have any questions, please contact us at studynau@nau.edu.