Graduate Programs for International Students
Our graduate programs are tailored to the demands of the marketplace and international students. This is graduate school on your terms, built around your schedule and priorities—available on campus or online in your home country.
Engage in Practical Experiences
Practical work experience, such as an internship or practicum, is an expectation of all students enrolled in graduate studies. The purpose of the internship/practicum is to help the student become familiar with the applications and practices in the field of study. Students enrolled in graduate programs may be eligible for CPT. As CPT is curricular in nature, students are encouraged to check with their program director and the Office of International Education to verify eligibility.
Master’s Programs
The following programs satisfy the requirements for F-1 VISAs:
Business and Technology
*Our STEM-designated programs prepare students for career advancement in high-growth industries by developing the technical, analytical and problem-solving skills employers seek in today’s workforce. STEM designation also signals a strong focus on innovation and applied learning, helping graduates remain competitive in an evolving job market.
Applying for Graduate Studies
In addition to the regular application requirements for graduate programs, international students must submit proof of the following requirements:
- A course-by-course evaluation for U.S. equivalency by one of the following companies that maintain membership with NACES for all college or university coursework completed outside of the U.S. When using one of the services listed below, please select Elmhurst University to have your officially evaluated transcripts (course by course credit evaluation) sent directly to us.
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- Educational Perspectives
- Foreign Credential Service of America
- Foundation for International Services, Inc.
- International Credential Evaluations (InCred)
- International Education Evaluations
- International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
- Scholaro
- The Evaluation Company (discount included)
- World Educational Service (WES)
- Proof of English language proficiency (below)
English Proficiency Requirements
Elmhurst University requires international students to meet the following English proficiency requirements:
Preferred Tests
| Option | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| ACT | Score of 22 on both the English and Reading subsections |
| SAT | Score of 520 on the Evidence Based Reading and Writing portion |
| TOEFL iBT After January 21, 2026 | 4 |
| TOEFL Pre-January 21, 2026 | 79 |
| IELTS Exam | 6.5 Composite |
| Duolingo English Test | 110 |
- U.S. college English coursework (two semesters): Grade of B or better in a two-course writing/composition sequence equivalent to ENG 105/106 at Elmhurst University.
- PTE Academic: 54
- Be a citizen of and attend high school in: Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (English speaking provinces), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Leeward Islands, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Solomon Islands, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, South Africa, The Gambia, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom (including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), Vanuatu, and Windward Islands.
- Cambridge English Qualifications (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency): minimum score of 160
- Attend and complete: An American international school abroad with passing grades in English courses through the third year at the time of application review with an anticipated completion of English courses in the fourth year.
- Attend and complete an International Baccalaureate (IB) program in English with passing grades in English courses.
- South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): Minimum score of 1 on the English section
- British Curriculum (I)GCSE (O Levels): Minimum score of C / 4 in English as a First Language
- British Curriculum GCE (AS/A Levels): Minimum score of C in English Language and/or English Language and Literature
If offered admission to a graduate program, international students must submit a Declaration of Finances form and the tuition prepayment (deposit) before the Form I-20 will be issued.
Scholarships for F-1 Graduate Students
- Graduate students who are on an F-1 visa will be granted a total program scholarship of up to $5,000 (USD) upon admission to a graduate degree program.