How to Apply
International Students
Before You Apply
Thinking about graduate school?
Please review the following questions and determine how they apply to you:
Have you earned at least the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree or will you earn this degree before the term in which you wish to begin your graduate studies?
Yes
- Please submit a copy of your transcript from your last degree granting institution with your application.
No
- You are not eligible for graduate study at the University of Oklahoma. See International Undergraduate Admission if you are interested in pursuing undergraduate study at the University of Oklahoma.
Do you know what area of study you wish to pursue?
Yes
- Make contact with your graduate department regarding supplemental requirements and the research interests of their faculty.
No
- See Programs and Deadlines or the OU Graduate College website for additional information about graduate programs at the University of Oklahoma.
Have you demonstrated proficiency in English? (TOEFL/IELTS/Previous study in the U.S.)
Yes
- Please request official copies of your scores. These must be sent directly from the testing organization. If you have previously studied at the university-level in the United States, please submit official transcripts from all institutions attended.
No
- Find ETS testing centers, or visit the University of Oklahoma Center for English as a Second Language website.
Do you have a funding source for your study in the U.S.?
Yes
- Ensure that you have enough funding for your entire graduate program. If you are not the owner of the account in which the funds are held, be sure to obtain a signed Financial Support Letter from the account holder. Submit all funding documentation to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
No
- International students are not eligible for U.S. federal financial aid. However, graduate assistantships may be awarded by your graduate program. Contact your academic unit for additional information regarding the availability of graduate assistantships and how to apply.
Please note: If you are admitted to a graduate program at the University of Oklahoma, you must submit funding documentation for your first year of study before your admission and I-20 may be processed.
Ready to Apply
Please refer to Programs and Deadlines to find your department’s application deadline.
How to Apply
Step 1: Complete the University of Oklahoma online application. See Apply Now! above
Step 2: Submit the following with your application:
- Transcripts or mark-sheets and degree certificates from your last degree-granting institution.
- Official TOEFL score sent directly from ETS or official IELTS score reports
- Unofficial copies of test scores may be uploaded with your online application.
- All financial support documentation
- Copy of your VISA/Passport page/Marriage certificate (if bringing dependents)
Please note: Many departments require supplemental documentation. These supplemental documents may be uploaded along with your application. Please contact the department to which you are applying if you have questions about supplemental requirements.
After You Apply
- If you have applied for graduate study at the University of Oklahoma, but have not yet been admitted:
- You may check your status of application online. See Already Applied? above.
- You may also call the Office of Graduate Admissions to inquire about your status and to ensure that all required documents have been received.
- You may contact your department.
- You may check your status of application online. See Already Applied? above.
- You have been admitted to your graduate program, but have not yet received your admission packet or I-20 Document:
- If you have received notification of admission from your academic unit, but have not received your I-20, see Receiving Your I-20.
- You have been admitted to the University of Oklahoma and have been issued your student visa by U.S. immigration:
- If you have any questions regarding arrival procedures you may contact the University of Oklahoma International Student Services office.
