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Admissions

Students who wish to apply to undergraduate programs at MSU may only apply to the Spring or Fall semesters.

International students intending to enroll at the University need to:

1. Complete the online application for admission and submit it to MSU.
2. Prepare the required personal statement.
3. Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee drawn on U.S. funds.
4. Send all original or attested copies of all transcripts, diplomas, mark sheets and certificates to MSU in an official, sealed envelope. Where original documents are not issued in English, students will have to send the official English translation of each document.
5. Submit the statement of financial proof with supporting bank statements.
6. Provide proof of English proficiency. International students are encouraged to send their SAT scores to determine academic admissibility and placement into math and English courses.

English Language Requirements

Students whose first language is not English must meet at least one of the language proficiency requirements set by the University. However, students with acceptable academic credentials who do not meet language proficiency requirements may be admitted on provisional status. The proficiency requirements are:

TOEFL

For regular admission:

• Internet-based test: score of 79 with no subscore below 17
• Paper-based test: score of 550 with no subscore below 52

For provisional admission:

• Internet-based test: 45-78
• Paper-based test: 450-549

IELTS

For regular admission:

• Score of 6.5 or higher

SAT Critical Reading

For regular admission:

• Score of 480 or higher

ACT Exam

For regular admission:

• Subscore of 18 or higher on the English section

Michigan State University English Language Test (MSUELT)

For regular admission:

• Average score of at least 80 with no subscore below 80
  (or)
• Average score of at least 85 with no subscore below 78

For provisional admission:

• Average score of 60-79

Advanced Placement English Language

For regular admission:

• Score of 4 or higher

Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)

For regular admission:

• Average score of 80 or higher
• Beginning Jan. 1, 2009, international applicants taking the MELAB must complete the MELAB speaking test

Note: These English language requirements pertain to undergraduate students only. Graduate applicants should consult MSU's Graduate School for minimum English language requirements.

Application Validity

Applications are valid for one year beyond the semester of submission. It is not necessary to submit a new application form or application fee during this period. To be considered for an alternate semester, students should contact the Office of Admissions before your application expires.

Tuition Fees

Students can get comprehensive tuition fee information from the MSU website.

Scholarships

International students studying at MSU are eligible for the following scholarships:

• University Scholars Award
• Legacy Scholarship
• Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship
• Global Neighbors Scholarship
• Global Spartan Scholarship

More information on scholarship and finances can be found on the Office of Admissions website.