International Admissions

To apply to the University of Missouri – St. Louis, prospective international students must follow the steps below:

Application Checklist

Prospective Undergraduate Students

Complete the online application and pay the application fee
Submit a signature card
Send proof of English proficiency (a TOEFL/IELTS score)
Have official transcripts and graduation certificates sent directly from previous school(s) to ISSS

Note: Students wishing to transfer credit must also include course descriptions for each class at an international university.

Prospective Graduate Students: Complete the steps above and submit other materials required by the Graduate School/Department (i.e. test scores, reference letters, and/or writing samples). Send all items to ISSS

*If you cannot apply online, you may complete a paper application for either Undergraduate Admission (pdf only) or Graduate Admission (pdf only). All applicants must also submit a supplemental application form.

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Immigration Checklist

All regular F-1 & J-1 international students must also submit the following (if you do not plan to receive an F-1 or J-1 visa, please contact us for what immigration items to submit):

Copy of a passport
Financial Support Form
Original bank statement/financial guarantee showing funds for one year of study

Note: If already on a student visa in the United States, students must also submit a copy of their current I-20 or DS-2019.

DO NOT send bank statements, transcripts, or test scores via email.

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Application Deadlines

Undergraduate:

Fall Semester: May 1
Winter/Spring Semester: November 1

Graduate:

Fall Semester: May 1
Winter/Spring Semester: October 1
*Some programs may have earlier deadlines.

Processing Time: For undergraduate applications, allow 10 business days from the receipt of all materials. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Mailing Address:
International Student & Scholar Services
University of Missouri – St. Louis
261 MSC (MC 221)
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121
USA

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Costs & Important Information

Degrees & Programs

Click here for a list of majors offered by the University.

Shipping

All decision letters and immigration forms are sent to students by Priority Mail. This service takes 6 to 8 business days to most locations. For faster delivery, students can request a courier at their expense. The Courier Service Request form should be returned to ISSS by post, email, or fax (+1.314.516.5636).

Privacy

An individual’s records are only discussed with the student in question. If a person inquires on behalf of an applicant, the student must sign and submit an Authorization to Release Information. Note that admission decisions are not given out over the phone.

Application Brochure

To request application materials or brochures in the mail, please send a message to iss@umsl.edu.

Financial Assistance

Scholarships for international students are limited. The Honors College awards financial assistance to high-performing individuals on a competitive basis. Students who have been accepted to UMSL can fill out an additional application for the Honors College here. Students may also search for private scholarships and grants using the following links.

A limited number of teaching and research assistantships are available for graduate students. Applications can be found here.

Costs

Potential expenses to remember include: tuition and fees, meals, housing, books, mandatory health insurance, telephone and mail, transportation, personal expenses, and taxes.

	Undergraduate	Graduate
Educational expenses	$17,191	$15,935
Living expenses and health insurance	$11,392	$11,392
Total (one year)	$28,583	$27,327

Please note:
These figures are an estimated cost for one year at UMSL. Costs may rise approximately 6% per year.

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