Graduate International Students
As an international student, you have a few options for enrolling in graduate programs at Concordia.
- You can enroll in online graduate programs and stay in your home country to study.
- If you have U.S. Resident Alien status, check with the admissions office on your application requirements.
Please note – since all Concordia graduate programs are online programs, students on F-1 student visas would not be able to enroll in Concordia’s graduate programs.
Application Process
Apply for Admission
The application process for admission to Concordia University's Graduate program is simple.
Submit Official Transcripts for Evaluation
Request to have your college transcripts sent to Concordia. If your transcript is not in English or not from an American international school, you must provide an evaluation report to verify your credentials, degree and U.S. equivalencies. A comprehensive or course-by-course report is required.
- Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc.
- Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
- Foundation for International Services, Inc.
- World Education Services, Inc.
Submit Your Letter of Intent
In 500 to 750 words, please explain your interest in the program for which you are applying, what you hope to achieve by completing the program and how your personal or professional background relates to your interests and goals. The essay’s content and the clarity of writing will be assessed as part of the admission process.
Submit Your Résumé*
In your résumé, include (at a minimum) your contact information, work experience and education. Please keep length of the résumé at a single page.
Submit your letter of intent and résumé
Provide English Language Proficiency Scores*
Non-native English speakers may be asked to provide proof they are proficient in the English language to begin college studies. Students can take tests like TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) to show their overall language abilities. Concordia requires a score of 80 or above on the TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 or above on the IELTS.
The student should request the TOEFL test scores be mailed to Concordia University, Nebraska - code number 6116.