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At Arizona State University, you’ll be part of a globally engaged community, dedicated to the success of international students.
We help you apply to an undergraduate or graduate degree. If you don’t meet all the entry requirements, you can enroll in an academic pathway program leading to a bachelor’s degree at ASU. You can also first join the English Language Program to qualify for a degree.
study at Arizona State University
enrolled on ASU campuses
when you pass your undergraduate pathway or English language program
ASU has all the resources to help me become a successful researcher. Its #1 ranking in innovation is important, because innovation is an indispensable part of a research career. The diversity of students at ASU is also really great. I can network here with classmates, who could potentially become future collaborators.
ASU has 4 campuses in metropolitan Phoenix, one of the USA’s fastest-growing cities. A 5th location by Lake Havasu is near Arizona’s border with California, and has over 400 miles of stunning coastline. With consistent sunny weather and warm temperatures, you can enjoy the outdoors at any time of year!
ASU has 4 campuses in metropolitan Phoenix, one of the USA’s fastest-growing cities. A 5th location by Lake Havasu is near Arizona’s border with California, and has over 400 miles of stunning coastline. With consistent sunny weather and warm temperatures, you can enjoy the outdoors at any time of year!
ASU has 4 campuses in metropolitan Phoenix, one of the USA’s fastest-growing cities. A 5th location by Lake Havasu is near Arizona’s border with California, and has over 400 miles of stunning coastline. With consistent sunny weather and warm temperatures, you can enjoy the outdoors at any time of year!
We can help you gain admission to 350+ bachelor’s degrees and nearly 200 master’s degrees, depending on your route to ASU. Available subject areas include Business, Computing, Engineering, Health Care, Performing Arts, Science and many more!
We can help you gain admission to 350+ bachelor’s degrees and nearly 200 master’s degrees, depending on your route to ASU. Available subject areas include Business, Computing, Engineering, Health Care, Performing Arts, Science and many more!
We can help you gain admission to 350+ bachelor’s degrees and nearly 200 master’s degrees, depending on your route to ASU. Available subject areas include Business, Computing, Engineering, Health Care, Performing Arts, Science and many more!
Live in modern student residence halls located directly on one of the University campuses. ASU’s safe, secure housing allows you to be part of a community of American and other international students who are studying the same major. You’ll enjoy living close to your classes and dining locations.
Live in modern student residence halls located directly on one of the University campuses. ASU’s safe, secure housing allows you to be part of a community of American and other international students who are studying the same major. You’ll enjoy living close to your classes and dining locations.
Live in modern student residence halls located directly on one of the University campuses. ASU’s safe, secure housing allows you to be part of a community of American and other international students who are studying the same major. You’ll enjoy living close to your classes and dining locations.
We’re here to support you — from pre-arrival right through to your degree at ASU. We’ll help you submit your application, provide advice on applying for your visa, and keep you on track as you prepare to start your studies. On campus, you’ll have access to personalized resources for your academic and social life.
We’re here to support you — from pre-arrival right through to your degree at ASU. We’ll help you submit your application, provide advice on applying for your visa, and keep you on track as you prepare to start your studies. On campus, you’ll have access to personalized resources for your academic and social life.
We’re here to support you — from pre-arrival right through to your degree at ASU. We’ll help you submit your application, provide advice on applying for your visa, and keep you on track as you prepare to start your studies. On campus, you’ll have access to personalized resources for your academic and social life.
Please note: the information below shows general requirements for ASU admission and exceptions for some popular programs. Other degrees may have higher or extra requirements. Our education advisors can also provide details specific to your chosen major or degree.
For most bachelor’s degrees, applicants need:
Degrees with higher minimum grades:
Most majors:
Higher English level majors:
PLEASE NOTE: Conditional admission may be offered to applicants with lower English levels. After completing the Intensive English Program Advanced 2 level with B grades, students progress to their degree with a TOEFL waiver.
Bachelor of Science majors in W. P. Carey School of Business
Bachelor’s degrees in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Tempe campus
BSN Nursing
Journalism majors
Required grades in transferable undergraduate credits (minimum 24 and maximum 64 credits):
– Most majors – GPA 2.50
– BSE Engineering Management – GPA 2.75
– BA/BS Sustainability – GPA 3.00
– Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering majors on the Tempe campus – GPA 3.00
– W. P. Carey School of Business majors – GPA 3.00
– Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication majors – GPA 3.00
Most majors:
– TOEFL/KiBT 61 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.0 / PTE 53 / DET 95 / KIE Advanced level
Higher English level majors:
– Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering majors on the Tempe campus – TOEFL 79 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
– BSN Nursing – TOEFL/KiBT 76 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5 (no band below 5.5)
– Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication majors – TOEFL 100
PLEASE NOTE: Conditional admission may be offered to applicants with lower English levels. After completing the Intensive English Program Advanced 2 level with B grades, students transfer into their degree with a TOEFL waiver.
Entry to 3.5-semester extended pathway program: completion of high school with GPA 2.00
Entry to 3-semester pathway program: completion of high school with GPA 2.50 or top 35% of high school class
Entry to 1-semester pathway program: completion of high school with GPA 2.75 and no mathematics competency deficiencies
Progression to Global Management and Arts and Sciences majors:
– from 1-semester pathway: GPA 2.75 in credit courses, with no grades below a C
– from 3-semester or 3.5-semester extended pathway: GPA 2.50 in credit courses, with no grades below a C
Progression to BA degrees in W. P. Carey School of Business:
– from 1-semester pathway: GPA 3.25 in credit courses, with no grades below a B
– from 3-semester pathway: GPA 3.00 in credit courses, with no grades below a C
Progression to BS Accountancy:
– from 1-semester pathway: GPA 3.25 in credit courses, with no grades below a B. Additionally, SAT score 1230 or ACT score 25.
– from 3-semester pathway: GPA 3.00 in credit courses, with no grades below a C. Additionally, SAT score 1230 or ACT score 25.
Entry to Pathways:
– TOEFL/KiBT 55 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 5.5 / PTE 39 / KIE Higher Intermediate / DET 90
Progression to Global Management and Arts and Sciences majors with TOEFL waiver:
– from 1-semester pathway: GPA 2.75 in ASU-USA Pathways non-credit courses
– from 3-semester or 3.5-semester extended pathway: GPA 2.50 in ASU-USA Pathways non-credit courses
Progression to W.P. Carey majors with a TOEFL waiver:
– from 1-semester pathway: GPA 3.00 in ASU-USA Pathways non-credit courses
– from 3-semester pathway: GPA 2.50 in ASU-USA Pathways non-credit courses
PLEASE NOTE: Conditional admission may be offered to Pathways applicants with lower English levels. After completing the Intensive English Program at Intermediate 2 level with B, students progress to their pathway with a TOEFL waiver.
Minimum grades in your last 60 credits of undergraduate level courses:
– Most programs – GPA 3.00
Degrees with higher minimum grades:
– MS/MCS Computer Science (all concentrations) – GPA 3.25
– MS Global Sustainability Science – GPA 3.25
– MA/MS Sustainability – GPA 3.25
– MS Industrial Engineering – GPA 3.20
– MA Religious Studies – GAP 3.30
– MSW Social Work – GPA 3.20
Many master’s programs require applicants to have an undergraduate degree in a related subject.
Most programs – TOEFL/KiBT 80 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5 / PTE 60 / DET 105
Degree with higher TOEFL requirement:
– MA American Studies – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0
– MS Chemical Engineering – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
– MCS/MS Computer Science – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0
– MS Computer Engineering – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0
– MSE/MS Electrical Engineering – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
– MA History – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
– MS Industrial Engineering – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0
– MS Materials Science and Engineering – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
– MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
– MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0
– MS Software Engineering – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0
– LLM Master of Laws – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0 (students with lower English may be conditionally admitted)
Programs requiring TOEFL 100:
– MA Investigative Journalism
– MMC Master of Mass Communication
– MA Sports Journalism
Programs requiring TOEFL 100 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0:
– MS Biology
– MFA Creative Writing
– MA English Education
– MA English
– MA Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
– MA Philosophy
– MTESOL Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
– MS Technical Communication
– MS User Experience
Programs requiring TOEFL 100 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.5 / Duolingo 125:
– Master of Global Management (MGM)
PLEASE NOTE: “Admission with deficiencies” may be offered to most master’s degree applicants who have at least TOEFL 80 but require further development in their English speaking skills. After completing ELP with 80% or higher average, students progress to their degree.
GMAT or GRE score required by many programs:
• GMAT or GRE for all degrees in W.P. Carey School of Business and Thunderbird School of Global Management
• GRE for many degrees in Fulton Schools of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and College of Health Sciences
• GRE or GMAT for many degrees in Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
• GRE required for all degrees in School of Sustainability and School of Journalism
Most master’s degree applications require one of more of the following supporting documents:
– personal statement
– writing sample
– short essay questions
– portfolio
– resume
– work experience
– letters of recommendation
Master of Laws (LLM):
– Academic entry requirement: GPA 3.0 in a degree that qualifies you to practice law (equivalent of a JD degree in the U.S.).
– Credential Assembly Service report (from the current year)
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Lake Havasu City
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