International Students
Alabama A&M University welcomes applications from students from other countries. Applications should be sent three to six months before the registration date for each term. All applicants must meet Graduate School and departmental requirements as described in this catalog.
Students’ requests for an I-20 should be submitted at least 60 days prior to the start of the program, but no more than 120 days prior to the start of the program.
| Fall I-20 application dates: | April 15th – June 15th |
| Spring I-20 application dates: | Sept 15th – Nov 15th |
| Summer I-20 application dates: | Jan 15th – March 15th |
In addition, international students must submit an official academic transcript accompanied by official/or notarized English translations. These documents must be sent directly from the institution(s) attended. Personal copies are not accepted.
All foreign (non-U.S.) transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation. World Education Services (WES) is a preferred evaluation, you can also use Spantran which provides a special rate for AAMU applicants, as well as Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and International Education Evaluations (IEE). The evaluation must provide conclusive evidence that the applicant is the recipient of a degree equivalent to the US bachelor's degree and/or master's degree,if applicable, from a regionally accredited institution, which normally terminates 16 years of full-time study, four years of which are at the post-high school level. Evaluations must be a course by course evaluation.
The official transcripts must show all post-high school work attempted, including grades or marks in each course, examination grades and standing in examinations and classes, or whatever other credentials are available to give a clear description of the student's academic accomplishments. Other requirements for international students include:
- Scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Test results must be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies from the Educational Testing Services (Alabama A&M University Code: 1003).
- A complete and notarized I-20 application packet will be required, if accepted and plan to enroll. Directions and requirements are detailed in the application. The I-20 application can be found on the International Student Resources Page
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Certification Examination is required if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language or if an applicant’s degree is from an institution where English is not the language of instruction. Alabama A&M University’s TOEFL code is 1003. The TOEFL essentials required minimum score for admission is Level 8, the suggested score for a PHD student is Level 10. The TOEFL IBT required minimum score for admissions is 72, the suggested score for a PHD student is 95. To meet the English proficiency admission requirement, students can also us the International English Language Testing System (IELTS): the required minimum score is 6.5, with a PHD student suggested score of 7.0. The Duolingo English is also accepted with a required minimum score of 105, with a suggested PHD student score of 125.
Admission to graduate study does not carry any implication concerning the award of financial aid. Aid for graduate students in the form of assistantships is available from some departmental programs and administrative units, but applicants from abroad are in competition with U.S. students for available awards.
The University reserves the right, even after the arrival and enrollment of students from another country, to make individual curricular adjustments whenever particular deficiencies or needs are found. Students may be required to take such courses without credit and at their own expense. This could also apply to additional coursework in English as a foreign language whenever necessary.
Note: All international students are required to maintain an international student health insurance once admitted to the University. Coverage for a spouse and/or dependents is available and must be purchased separately at the Student Health Center. A brochure explaining the coverage of the student health insurance program is available at the Student Health Center.
Ready to apply? Start your application process now
