International Applicants

Guidelines for International Applicants to Graduate Programs - Fall Admission

• The Application deadline for International Applicants is December 1st, prior to the fall semester for which you are applying.
• It is very important that you visit IU’s International Admissions website. This will provide the most useful information and access to the online application.
• Please see the most recent Graduate School Bulletin for the specific requirements for each degree option offered by EALC.
• If you need more information, or have any questions, please contact EALC.
• Frequently Asked Questions for International Applicants

Steps for applying:

1.   Once you have determined which program you would like to apply for, begin to prepare your application materials. All international applicants must submit:

2.   Complete the online application and pay the application fee. The online application can be accessed at Graduate Application. The following materials can be submitted as part of the online application:

- If you would like to be considered for an Associate Instructor (AI) position in EALC, please please answer the fundint quesion on the online application.

- If you are unable to access or submit the online application, please contact EALC for a paper copy of the application.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Please be aware that that the recommenders that you list on your online application will not receive your recommendation request until after you submit your online application and pay the application fee. For this reason, you may want to plan to submit your online application ahead of the due date to allow your recommenders the opportunity to send recommendations in before the due date. You may also ask your recommenders to send hard copiesof their letters directly to HLS Graduae Admissions, or send electronic copies via email to HLSgrad@iu.edu. Please contact HLS Graduate Admissions if you have questions about this.

Please send OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS directly to the Office of International Services.

3.   When you have taken the GRE General Test and TOEFL Test, have your scores reported to IU.

Scores can be reported either electronically or in a paper format. Scores must come directly from the testing agency. Photocopies of your scores are not considered official and will not be accepted by IU.

Please keep these things in mind:

For answers to international applicant FAQs, click here.