FAQs: International Applicants
The list below provides general information on the degrees/credentials from non-U.S. schools which make you eligible for admission to the Wagner School. In determining your eligibility, use the general rule of four years of university level education.
You will receive information about next steps in the visa application process in your admission letter. However, the process is coordinated by NYU's Office of Global Services (OGS). All questions should be directed to OGS.
You are required to submit both the official transcript and its English translation. If the institution you attend/attended does not provide an English translation with the official transcript, you must obtain a certified English translation before submitting your application.
Following these steps will ensure the validity of your transcript:
Admitted students must provide a final official transcript with proof of degree for all degrees earned. If you earned a degree at an institution outside the U.S. or Canada, we can accept a final official transcript from the issuing institution or final official copy of your credential evaluation report.
If your undergraduate or graduate degree was taught entirely in English, you are not required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test score.
However, if your degree was not taught in English, you must demonstrate English language proficiency in one of the following ways: