Requirements

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: international@uakron.edu
Mailing address: Office of International Programs
The University of Akron
Akron OH 44325-3101
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