International Graduate Applicants
The University of North Georgia is pleased to assist international students. UNG is located in Northeast Georgia, surrounded by natural beauty, and offers a wide-variety of outdoor activities, yet conveniently located north of Atlanta, a culturally diverse metropolitan area.
An international student is someone who has not been granted or does not have U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency. In order for these students to study in the United States, they must obtain an F-1 or J-1 visa. For more information on immigration and visa regulations, visit the International Student & Scholar Services website.
- International applicants may not apply for completely online programs or part-time programs (less than nine hours per semester, excluding summer semester).
- International applicants must be accepted as degree seeking.
Graduate Forms
Application Process
In addition to the Graduate Admissions application process, international applicants have the following requirements:
- International transcripts must have a course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Official evaluations must include certification that the applicant's course work and degrees earned are equivalent to course work and degrees earned from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States and include a cumulative grade point average. Evaluations should be submitted from the evaluation service to Graduate Admissions.
English proficiency is required
Proficiency can be proven as follows:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores if applicant's native language is not English.
- Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Personal copies and photocopies are NOT accepted.
- TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two calendar years from the test date.
- UNG accepts MyBest™ scores for the TOEFL iBT® test, in addition to TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date.
- Required minimum scores:
- TOEFL internet based - 79
- IELTS - 6.5
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- An official evaluation by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) member indicating proof of a degree at the secondary or collegiate level either outside or inside the U.S. where English is the official language of academic instruction. If the NACES evaluation does not indicate English as the official language of academic instruction, request an official letter from the institution to be sent directly to UNG with this information, or direct this office to where it is stated on the institution's website.
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- Proof of completion of the equivalent of English 1101 and/or 1102 with a grade of C or better in one or both courses, at a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
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- Other approved exams and recommended standards as stated by the USG English Proficiency Requirements.
- Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Personal copies and photocopies are NOT accepted.
If Accepted
Please Note: You may submit the Financial Affidavit, bank statements and Application for Visa Certificate either with your application or wait after until acceptance. Waiting to submit the forms will not prevent your application from being reviewed for a decision.
It is the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate that sufficient funding is available to meet all university and living expenses for the course of study.
- Download and complete the Financial Affidavit. You may email the completed form to grads@ung.edu.
- Sources of financial support in the form of a bank issued letter or bank statement verifying that the applicant has a sum of at least $48,500 USD for the first academic year, exclusive of travel expenses, are required. You may email an original bank issued letter or bank statement to grads@ung.edu.
- Sources of financial support should equal what is reported in your Financial Affidavit.
- All banking information must be in English. Certified bank letters are preferred. If submitting a bank statement, only official bank statements will be accepted. We are unable to accept a printout of online banking transaction history, online account summaries or online statements.
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All international applicants, please submit copies of:
- Complete the Application for Visa Certificate (PDF) and email to grads@ung.edu
- Passport if available
If you are currently residing in the United States, please submit copies of:
- Visa/I-94 (front and back)
- I-20
- Passport
International students are required to have health insurance. Visit the Center for Global Engagement's (CGE) website for additional information.