International Student Admission Procedures

Graduate Programs in Software (GPS) and the University of St. Thomas welcome applications from prospective international students. Our culturally diverse student body represents nations from all across the globe. International students represent over 40 percent of the GPS student body.

In cooperation with the University of St. Thomas Office of International Admissions we will assist you step-by-step with the application process. We encourage all International students who live outside of the United States to apply at least four months prior to the start of the term in which you desire entry. 

In addition to fulfilling admission requirements for one of the GPS degree programs, all students who do not have the English language as their native language must take the TOEFL or MELAB before their application can be approved. All international students must verify that they have sufficient funds to cover all educational costs for the first year of study and provide evidence that funds will be available for the duration of the degree. Financial certification and sponsorship forms must be completed and accepted by the university. The University of St. Thomas has very limited funds for scholarships for international students and awards only a few partial tuition grants to incoming students.

Admission priority deadlines for International students:

	If currently living OUTSIDE the United States	If currently living INSIDE the United States
Fall Semester	May 1st	July 1st
Spring Semester	October 1st	December 1st
Summer Semester	February 1st	April 1st

First day of class begins (approximately):

Fall semester	Spring semester	Summer semester
First week in September	Last week in January	Third week in May

Minimum Requirements for International Student Applicants:

When you apply to St. Thomas, your educational background is carefully evaluated. The Graduate Programs in Software department requires the following materials in order to complete the application:

• Application form (PDF file)
• $30 Application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts from every college/university attended with one showing a Bachelor’s degree earned and grade point average of 2.7 (average of all transcripts). Official transcripts and degree certificates from over seas universities can be brought to the GPS department for verification.
• Admission essay giving your reasons for wanting to enter this program. Essays can be one to two pages.
• The GRE or GMAT is not required for the GPS programs.
• Fee per credit beginning in the summer for the 2008 - 2009 academic year is $720.00
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language - minimum score of 550 on paper-based test, or 213 on computer-based test, or a total score of 80 for the internet-based test (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 for both the writing and speaking sections of the test) or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery-minimum score 80). (TOEFL or MELAB scores must be official and current within the last 2 years). Use school code 6110 for TOEFL.
• Completed International Student Questionnaire and Financial Certification Form.
• Official documentation of your financial support current within the last 6 months. Financial verification to cover tuition and living expenses for the duration of the degree. View detailed information on Financial Requirements for international students.

Please view the University of St. Thomas' International Admissions - Graduate Admissions page for detailed admissions and immigration requirements.
For more information, please contact the International Admissions department (651-962-6450 or 1-800-328-6819 ext. 2-6450) or e-mail international@stthomas.edu.