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Admission Requirements for Undergraduate International Students
Entrance Exams
Read about the entrance-exam requirements for standard admissions.
English Proficiency
Learn about UA's requirements for students for whom English is not the native language.
Transfer Credit
Once you have enrolled, follow these steps to have your credits earned elsewhere evaluated for transfer.
Transcripts/Degrees
Learn how to verify your graduation from a high school or secondary school.
Immigration/Visas
Most citizens of foreign countries need visas to enter the United States. Learn more about visa requirements.
Medical Insurance
The University of Akron requires international students and visiting scholars/researchers who are taking classes to purchase major medical health insurance.
Financial Documentation
The University of Akron requires international students and visiting scholars/researchers to confirm adequate financial resources. Learn more.
Admission Requirements for Graduate International Students
Entrance Exams
Read about the entrance-exam requirements for graduate admissions.
English Proficiency
Learn about UA's requirements for students for whom English is not the native language.
Transfer Credit
Once you have enrolled, follow these guidelines to have your credits earned elsewhere evaluated for transfer.
Transcripts/Degrees
Learn how to verify your academic credentials.
Immigration/Visas
Most citizens of foreign countries need visas to enter the United States. Learn more about visa requirements.
Medical Insurance
The University of Akron requires international students and visiting scholars/researchers who are taking classes to purchase major medical health insurance.
Certification of Finances
The University of Akron requires confirmation of financial resources for each F-1 or J-1 non-immigrant, before the release of the student’s I-20 or DS-2019. Read more.
Admissions requirements
for the English Language Institute
Read about the admissions requirements for the English Language Institute by visiting the Web pages for the ELI program you are interested in. The programs are:
The institute's phone number is 330-972-7544.
| Office of International Programs | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Polsky Building, Room 483 |
| Phone: | 330-972-6349 |
| Fax: | 330-972-8604 |
| Web site: | Office of International Programs |
| E-mail: | dgbrown@uakron.edu |
| Mailing address: |
Office of International Programs The University of Akron Akron OH 44325-3101 USA |
The University of Akron
302 Buchtel Common. Akron, OH 44325
Phone: 330-972-7111
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