International Students at SDUIS
Application | FAQ | Inquiry Form | International | ProceduresWe welcome students from all over the world to join us in any program we offer at our San Diego campus. The University is certified to issue student visas (F-1/I-20) to qualified students who can demonstrate their ability to succeed in college in the United States. In addition to the information required of all International Students who wish to study in the United States should be aware of the following:
- Application process must be complete and all required documents must be in our possession before a visa can be issued (you need a valid passport for your visa).
- No conditional acceptance for International Students who are entering in the United States.
- Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Test score must be submitted directly to SDUIS - minimum score of 500 (paper-based); 173 (computer –based); 61(internet-based).
- Declaration of Finances translated into English and US $.
- Transcript from foreign, non-English speaking Universities must be accompanied by a certified official translation of the transcript and evaluated by a degree evaluation service to determine equivalency of credits.
If you are planning to enroll as an International Student at SDUIS, please contact us at your earliest convenience to ensure smooth and proper processing of your documentation.
International students are required to complete all admissions requirements prior to enrolling for classes if they are entering the US on a student visa.
TOEFL
SDUIS offers the institutional TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language. The institutional TOEFL is a paper-based test, consisting of three sections: Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression, and Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension. The test is given in a single session on the SDUID campus lasting about 2 ½ hours. Official scores are reported only to SDUIS. Scores are not valid anywhere else, other than SDUIS. For more information about dates, price, etc. contact admissions@sduis.edu or 619-297-1999.
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