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International Graduate Admissions Process

We're excited that you're considering the University of Nebraska at Omaha for your graduate education! Here's what you need to know before we can welcome you to UNO as a graduate student.

This application process applies to international students who are in need of a student visa to be issued in order to be authorized to study in the United States.

An Application for Graduate Admission must be filed with the UNO Office of Graduate Studies for students who:

  • Desire a graduate degree or graduate certificate
  • Desire graduate credit for renewal of a teaching certificate, or professional development
  • Desire to transfer graduate credit to another university


Before You Apply

Review the admission requirements for your program of interest by referencing the UNO Graduate Catalog.

The Admissions Process

Step 1: Complete an application

Step 2: Pay the non-refundable application fee

Step 3: Submit official transcripts and test scores

Step 4: Submit financial requirements for I-20 processing

Step 5: Submit final degree evaluation

Step 1: Complete an application & upload requirements

The Application for Graduate Admission must be completed online. Unofficial transcripts (including mark sheets and degree certifications as certified by the issuing institution in the original language, along with English translations), course-by-course transcript evaluations, and test scores are now accepted along with all other requirements for consideration of graduate admission, and can be uploaded within the application. For further directions on how to upload, and what is accepted, please review the guidelines.

*Please note that UNO does not currently accept the following English proficiency exams: TOEFL MyBest scores, TOEFL Essentials, or IELTS Indicator.

International Transcripts: Applicants who have completed any undergraduate or graduate coursework at an international higher education institution outside of the United States may be required to submit a course-by-course transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or Educational Perspectives. For further instructions on this requirement, please contact the specific program that you are applying to.

Step 2. Pay the non-refundable application fee

  • A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (U.S. dollars) is required for all degree-seeking applications.
  • If currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate UNO course, the application fee will be $25.00 (U.S. dollars).

Step 3: Submit official transcripts and test scores

If you are admitted, all official course-by-course transcript evaluations, transcripts and degree certificates (with an English translation), exam scores, and the financial affidavit and accompanying bank statement are required before Visa (I-20) documents are issued and before you can register for classes.

If you have attended any institutions in the U.S., official transcripts received directly from the issuing institution are accepted by mail, or electronically through Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse.

Official course-by-course transcript evaluations for credits completed at an international higher education institution must be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies directly from WES, ECE, or Educational Perspectives.

Evaluations will be accepted from WES, ECE, or Educational Perspectives by mail, OR, if using WES for your evaluation service we are able to accept the completed evaluation electronically through AccessWES, or through Parchment if you are using Educational Perspectives.

Official scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL) are to be submitted electronically, if available. If scores are unable to be sent electronically, please request that the scores be mailed to the address below. IELTS score reports are only accepted by mail at this time. Please note that, in order to be considered official, we must receive scores directly from ETS, GMAT, or IELTS.


Contact Information

UNO Office of Graduate Studies
6001 Dodge Street
203 Eppley Administration Building
Omaha, NE 68182-0209

Email: gradschool@unomaha.edu

ETS School Code: 6420

GMAT School Code: VWNW357

Step 4: Submit financial requirements for I-20 processing

A completed graduate Financial Affidavit and supporting bank documents are required before your I-20 can be issued.

  • Current documentation from each funding source must be provided, including English translations.
  • Bank documents are valid for 12 months from the date of issuance.
  • Sponsoring organization (home government, international organization, university employer, etc.): Attach current official letter of award addresses to UNO, which includes terms of support, specific amount of support, and period of time covered by the grant.

If you are transferring to UNO, please complete the SEVIS transfer form and contact an International advisor.

Step 5: Submit final degree evaluation

Any person admitted to a graduate program at UNO during the final year of study at an international institution will be required to submit:

  • An updated WES, ECE, or Educational Perspectives official course-by-course evaluation, showing final grades and completion of degree

Students will have a "Final Evaluation Hold" placed on their account in MavLINK and must have the revised evaluation sent to the Office of Graduate Studies within 12 months, following first semester registration. This hold prevents future registration.

To be considered official, the course-by-course transcript evaluation must be received directly from WES, ECE, or Educational Perspectives.

Contact Information

UNO Office of Graduate Studies
6001 Dodge Street
203 Eppley Administration Building
Omaha, NE 68182-0209

Email: gradschool@unomaha.edu


Admission to the Graduate College Policy

  • Notification of acceptance by a department/school, Graduate Program Committee, or faculty member is advisory only. Only the Dean for Graduate Studies has the authority to grant admission.
  • Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring all their materials have been received. They can do so by logging into MavLINK and checking their "To Do List."

Additional Information:

Taking graduate courses as a current junior and senior level student

Readmission to Graduate Studies

Students applying to graduate certificate programs

Students applying for a second master's degree, graduate certificate or an endorsement in an area other than first completed program

Students applying for a master's degree with a double major

Students who wish to pursue two graduate programs

Students who wish to change programs

Students who wish to add a minor to a current master's degree program