A person who is not a citizen or permanent resident alien of the United States is considered an International Student.

To be admitted as an International Student, an applicant must submit the following information, in addition to the documents required according to student's classification. All documents required must be translated to English and sent to the Office of Admissions by the published deadline date: (See Undergraduate or Graduate Admissions Requirements for additional requirements.)
 

• A minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 213 (Computer-based) or 550 (Paper-based) is required. This score must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and dated within two (2) years of enrollment. Residual TOEFL exams taken at another institution will not be accepted.

TOEFL Exemptions:

• One year of full-time academic studies (does not include developmental or ESL courses) at an accredited U. S. College or University with satisfactory grades OR
• U. S. High School graduate who completed all high school requirements satisfactorily within 10 years of enrollment OR
• When English is the official native language of the applicant's country OR
• When Spanish is the official native language of the applicant's country and the student is pursuing the Master of Business Administration taught in Spanish or the Master of Arts with a major and minor in Spanish OR
• Completion of level six with a grade of B or better from the International Language Institute at A&M International University, or from the Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP) affiliated with any of the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) member institutions OR
• GRE Verbal score of 400 or higher and sent directly from ETS, taken within five years of enrollment (excludes Ph.D. in International Business applicants OR
• GMAT Verbal score of 22 or higher and sent directly from ETS, taken within five years of enrollment (excludes Ph.D. in International Business applicants).
• Applicants from the following countries do not need to submit a TOEFL score:
  

  American Samoa	Ireland
  Australia	Jamaica
  Bahamas	Liberia
  Barbados	New Zealand
  Belize	Guyana
  Canada (except Quebec)	Sierra Leone
  Dominica	Trinidad/Tobago
  Grenada	United Kingdom
  Grand Cayman	U.S. Pacific Trust

• A completed Financial Statement form provided by the Office of Admissions. This form requires official certification of sources of funds from the student.
• A Letter of Sponsorship is required from the party who will financially support the applicant during pursuit of degree. The letter should certify the sponsor's commitment to pay the educational, living, health, and personal expenses of the applicant until completion of the degree. A sponsor may be the student, student's parents or a third party organization. The sponsor's letter must be dated within six months of the first enrollment according to dates listed below on bank statement requirement.
• A Bank Statement certifying the sponsor to have at least the minimum amount stated on the Financial Statement Form (in U.S. currency) dated within six months of the first enrollment according to the following dates:
Fall Semester:           January 1st or later
Spring Semester:       May 1st or later
Summer Session I:     October 1st or later
Summer Session II:    November. 1st or later
• Proof of sufficient Medical Insurance Coverage. The University requires each international student (Non US Citizen or Permeant Resident) to have mandatory health insurance coverage while in the USA. You should enroll in the University Plan, Associated Insurance Plans International, Inc. (see website http//www.tamuinsurance.com ). The University Plan will cost approximately between $1305 to $1763 per year. This coverage is the same for all Texas A&M University System schools. You must enroll immediately upon arriving on campus or by phone at1-800-452-5772.
  

You must provide evidence of comparable policy coverage before the first class day .  The coverage must at least meet all of these requirements1) Basic Benefit coverage$50,000 per Injury or a Sickness, or Basic Benefits and Major Medical coverage$1,000,000 per Injury or a sickness; 2) Repatriation of remains$10,000; 3)Medical evacuation$10,000; and 4) Maximum deductible of $250 "In-Network Treatment" for each individual or $500 per person for "Out-Of-Network Treatment", per policy year. All requests for substitutions for the university coverage must include an English translation of the policy from the insurance company. Please check the website for complete details on coverage requirements.

Immigration documents such as passport, I-94 and I-20 ID must be carried at all times. This is in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, December 24, 1952, Section 264(e). Contact the Department of International Student Services for additional information at 326-2282 or at the office located in PH301.

International Students transferring from an institution in the United States must submit the following additional documents:  1) Foreign Student Advisor's Report form completed by student and current Foreign Student Advisor (form provided by the Office of Admissions); 2) Copy of current I-20; copy of student's F1 visa; 3) Copy of I-94; 4) Written notification requesting dependents to be included on I-20.

NOTE: Upon completion of the application process, successful applicants will be issued an I-20 by the Office of Admissions. Students with an F-1 Student Visa are required to enroll full-time while at Texas A&M International University. International Students are required to report any change in status immediately to the Office of International Student Services in person at the Student Center 226 or by phone at (956) 326-2282.