International Students

Application deadlines vary by term and whether you are a first-year or transfer student. First-year international applicants apply during their final year of secondary school. Transfer students have graduated from high school and already completed coursework at another college.

Important notes

• Submit English proficiency test results at least 12 weeks before the start of International Student Orientation for your application term. If your test result requires validation, you may not be admitted to the term you applied for, even if you met the original application deadline.
• Applying for a specific program? Check the department deadlines and additional application materials. Note that some programs may not offer mid-year admission.
• If you’re applying as a transfer student, send official transcripts after your Fall (semester) or Winter (quarter) grades are posted.

International applications are accepted on a rolling basis until July 15 for the upcoming Fall term. However, applicants may not be eligible for scholarship opportunities with deadlines earlier in the year.

Working with Agents

To recruit talented international students, we work with vetted agents and agencies that share the UO’s student recruitment values. The agencies listed below are authorized to represent the University of Oregon. Agents or agencies not listed here are not authorized UO representatives but may be working in partnership with these agencies—use caution when working with other agencies.

• Access American Education
• Global Student Mobility
• Kaplan

First-year student requirements

You should have at least a B (3.00) average GPA, meet English proficiency requirements (though students may be offered conditional admission), and provide proof of financial support.

Please review the minimum requirements for applicants from your country. The UO does not require SAT/ACT results for international students. If you have them, they can be used to establish English proficiency.

International transfer student requirements

You should have at least a B-/C+ (2.50) average GPA, meet English proficiency requirements (though students may be offered conditional admission), and provide proof of financial support.

Conditional admission

Submit standardized test scores to establish proficiency if your native language isn’t English. Haven’t reached proficiency? The UO may offer you conditional admission or admission with academic support.

English proficiency

If your native language is not English, you must submit standardized language test scores. View requirements and submit scores.

International Baccalaureate and International General Certificate of Secondary Education

Students who complete the IB Diploma or A Level, AS Level, or IGCSE exams can receive course credit based on their exam results.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

The University of Oregon values the IB curriculum. You should average at least 4s and 5s to be competitive for admission. Please indicate if you are pursuing or have completed the full IB Diploma in the Special Circumstances section of your application.

Fall freshman applicants who have completed the full IB Diploma will be considered for IB Diploma Scholarships.

A Level, AS Level, and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

If you have completed A-level exams, you must pass two A-level subjects and five IGCSE subjects (including English and Math) to be competitive for admission.

If you have completed only the IGCSEs (O-levels, GCSE, and/or AS levels), you must pass English, Math, and three additional academic subjects with a combined minimum average of B.

All International Applicants

Provide documents in the original language and English translations

Documents should be provided in their original language along with English translations in most cases. English translations must be from the school, the Ministry of Education in the home country (or similar educational government office), or from an NACES-accredited translation company. Translations must also be “literal,” meaning that they need to include all information from the original transcripts, not just particular information like grades and courses, and grades on the translation should not be converted to a US scale.

Demonstrate English proficiency

Provide your official exam results from the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test. The UO’s institutional TOEFL code is 4846.

Submit optional letters of recommendation and personal statement

Provide a personal statement and letters of recommendation if your high school performance was affected by special circumstances. Include two letters of recommendation from teachers or others who can comment on your academic performance. Please use the “Special Circumstances” section of the application to summarize special circumstances.

Other exams

International students are not required to submit SAT or ACT results for admission to the UO. We will award merit-based scholarships through a holistic review without SAT or ACT scores.

International First-Year Applicants

If you studied outside of the United States:

Submit unofficial/official high school transcripts showing all courses and grades via email to [email protected]. UO does not require external transcript evaluations. We review your transcripts and will calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA) internally. Please note that official transcripts must be submitted by high school officials after admission and to enroll at the University of Oregon.

If you attended all four years of high school in the United States:

Submit a self-reported academic record with all of your courses and grades throughout high school (secondary school). If admitted, submit all official high school transcripts.

If you attended one or more years overseas and are admitted, you only need to submit your official high school transcripts.

Submit high school transcripts

Transcripts may be sent electronically through your high school to [email protected], or mailed to the following address:

Office of Admissions, 1585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

Tips on high school transcript submissions:

• Final high school transcripts must clearly display the student’s graduation date.
• Please wait to request your transcript until after you have officially graduated.
• Transcripts must be sent directly from the high school. We cannot accept transcripts submitted by students as official documents.

International Transfer Applicants

Submit official college transcripts

Provide official transcripts for all colleges/universities where you have earned credit. Official transcripts are issued directly by your college or university and must bear the official stamp or seal of the institution as well as the signature of the appropriate official. If transcripts are not in English, provide a certified translation of the documents. Official transcripts should be mailed to the UO in a sealed school envelope or submitted electronically. Transcripts sent by fax or email are not official.

Transcripts or Letters of Non-Enrollment may be sent electronically through the college or university’s transcript service to [email protected], or by mail to:

Office of the Registrar, 1585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

Tips on college transcript submissions:

• College transcripts will appear in the student’s Application Status Portal after the May 1 deadline for those who reported college enrollment on their application.
• Students who incorrectly report college attendance must request a Letter of Non-Enrollment directly from the college or university, typically through the institution’s Registrar’s Office.

Immigration and Financial Documentation

In most cases, you’ll need to be sponsored by the University of Oregon to apply for an F-1 student visa or transfer your F-1 status from another US institution.

According to US government regulations, all applicants who need a student visa to study in the US must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to pay for tuition costs and living expenses by submitting a bank statement, certificate of deposit, or scholarship letter equal to the cost of one academic year. Financial documents must have been prepared in the last six months.

International Scholarships

Looking for scholarships and financial aid? The UO awards over $2.5 million to international students each year through automatic consideration and application-based scholarships, work-study, and outside sources.