Master of Science Degree in Real Estate

Application Checklist

The following elements comprise a complete application for the MS Degree in Real Estate program:

• Application: Online application or download a printable PDF.
• Application Fee:  A non-refundable $40 application fee is required.  Fees are accepted in the form of a check (made out to the UST) or money order.
• Personal Essays: Download essay form; e-mail completed document to msrealestate@stthomas.edu.
• Current Résumé: Mail or e-mail to msrealestate@stthomas.edu
• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) Scores: Our code is B7L-4N-94.  Learn more about the GMAT »
• Two Letters of Recommendation: Download PDF recommendation form.
• Official Transcripts: Official transcripts from ALL undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended, sent directly from the institution.  Transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes and signed by the appropriate university official. Exception: It is not necessary to submit transcripts for advanced placement courses and study abroad transfer credits. Download PDF Transcript Request Form.

Mailing Address

All mailed elements should be sent to:
University of St. Thomas
UST MS Degree in Real Estate
1000 LaSalle Ave, TMH443
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2005

All e-mailed elements should be sent to:
msrealestate@stthomas.edu

If your academic credentials are from a country other than the United States, please submit the following:

• Transcript/Marksheet: An official listing of the subjects you have studied and the marks received in each class.
• Diploma: An official certificate showing the exact name of your degree and the date you received it. If your transcript clearly specifies the name of your degree and your date of graduation, then you do not need to submit a diploma. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program and your degree has not yet been awarded, please specify the month and year in which you expect to receive your degree.
• Transcript Evaluation Fee: A fee of $60 (in addition to the $40 application fee) is required to cover the cost of international trascript evaluation.  We require applicatns' credentials to be at least equivalent to a four-year bachelors degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. institution.     
• English translations: For all transcripts and diplomas in a language other than English, please submit BOTH the original documents as well as an English translation of them. A translation, unaccompanied by the original documents from which the translation originated, is not an acceptable educational credential.
• English Language Proficiency: If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate your command of both written and spoken English.  The University of St. Thomas accepts several tests and programs for English proficiency.  Learn more about English proficiency tests accepted by UST »
• Financial Verification: The International Student Questionnaire and Financial Certification Form (with bank statement or other financial support documentation) must be submitted as part of your application. This form is available from St. Thomas’ International Admissions Office at (651) 962-6450 or www.stthomas.edu/international. Financial verification is not considered in the admission decision. It is for visa application purposes only. International applicants should first complete the application process above to be considered for the MS Degree in Real Estate program. Once admitted to the program, our International Admissions Office will work with you to obtain a student visa. The I-20 immigration form will be issued only after all admissions requirements have been fulfilled and you have been accepted to the program.

University of St. Thomas International Admissions 

The UST Office of International Admissions will assist international students with the additional immigration-related documents required to become a student at the University of St. Thomas.   

Learn more about Graduate International Admissions Requirements »