International Student Admission

NDNU welcomes students from more than 50 countries, and is an institution dedicated to the pursuit of world peace. Our goal is to prepare all students for the challenges of an interconnected world and global society. See the International Student Issue of NDNU Magazine.

Who should apply as an International Applicant?

International applicants are individuals who are a citizen of a country other than the United States, and need a visa in order to study or live in the U.S.  If you are a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S., regardless of where you go to school, you are not considered an international applicant.

The Office of Enrollment is the best source of information and advice during the application process. Once you have been accepted, a representative from this department will process your immigration and other governmental documents.

In general, international students must meet the same admission standards as other applicants. View a PDF file of our Viewbook.

To Apply for Undergraduate Admission
1. Submit a completed International Application for Admission with $40 fee. You may apply online (see link below).
2. Submit transcripts from all secondary schools and/or colleges   and universities attended.  If applying as a freshman: Send offical secondary records beginning with the ninth year of formal education.  International university transcripts (except from Canada) must be evaluated by a professional credential evaluation service. We recommend World Education Services, Inc. www.wes.org.
3. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor (see link below).
4. An essay (instructions appear in the application).
5. If English is not your first language, a minimum score of 450 on the paper version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required. SAT or ACT scores are not required.

To Apply for Graduate Admission
1. Submit a completed International Application for Admission with $50 fee. You may apply online (see link below).
2. Submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.  International university transcripts (except from Canada) must be evaluated by a professional credential evaluation service. We recommend World Education Services, Inc. www.wes.org.
3. Letters of recommendation are required, either academic or professional. The number depends on the program for which you are applying. (See catalog for more information)
4. Certificate of Finances.
5. If English is not your first language, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). (See catalog for details)

Application Deadlines for Undergraduates
Freshman
Fall Semester Early Action Consideration: December 1
Fall Semester Priority Consideration: February t
Spring Semester: October 1
Transfers
Fall Semester Early Action Consideration: December 1
Fall Semester Priority Consideration: April 10
Spring Semester: October 1

Application Deadlines for Graduates
Fall Semester: August 1
Spring Semester: December 1
Summer Semester I: April 1

Certificate of Finances Form:  Please DO NOT complete or send in the Certificate of Finances Form until you receive an admission acceptance letter and a Student Decision Form from the University.   The Certificate of Finances must be received by the Admission Office with your Student Decision Form by the date indicated on your acceptance letter.

If you are admitted with a TOEFL score below 600, you must take an English placement exam and enroll in the ESL course indicated by your result. If your TOEFL is over 600, you need only take the University’s writing test.

 

Office of Admission
Tel: (800) 263-0545 or (650) 508-3600
Fax: (650) 508-3426
E-mail: admiss@ndnu.edu
M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
F 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.