Office of International Affairs

International Graduate Students

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Admission Requirements

The following information will help you prepare a complete application for admission. Please note that the university is unable to review incomplete applications, and all required documents must be submitted before an admission decision can be made. The College of Graduate Studies will only correspond with the applicant, any requests for additional documentation or admission decision notifications will be sent directly to the applicant.

Additionally, some programs may require a separate application or have their own eligibility requirements. We strongly encourage students to review their intended program’s website for detailed information.

Deadlines*:

FallJune 1 of the same year
SpringOctober 1 of the previous year
SummerMarch 1 of the same year (Only for students already in the United States)

* Academic Departments might have different deadlines 

Online Application

  • You may apply online even if you do not yet have all the required documents.  However, the application process can take up to four weeks to complete after all required documents are received. Therefore, early completion of your file is to your benefit.
  • The application has a non-refundable fee of $50 USD. A credit card is required to pay the application fee. The fee is non-refundable. However, you will not be required to pay an additional fee if you defer or submit a new application at the same level. 

Proof of English Proficiency

Students attending on an F-1 visa must submit proof of English proficiency with the exception of those who fall under the categories listed on this page/section. Please note that test scores are considered valid for up to two years from the test date. If you are funded by an organization, please make sure the type of English test is also acceptable to the funding organization.

Official scores must be sent directly to our office by the testing agency. We are unable to accept score reports submitted by students. Listed below are the accepted tests and minimum score requirements.

Only F-1 students are required to submit English Proficiency, unless specified by the program.
Please submit the official scores from one of the following:

Please Note: Proof of English Proficiency is not required if any of the following statements apply to you

  • English is the official language of your country of citizenship
  • The applicant has earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a U.S. accredited 4-year college or university

Official Academic Transcripts

As part of the admissions review process, applicants must submit official academic transcripts or official course-by-course evaluations (with GPA) from all post-secondary institutions attended. Official transcripts or official course-by-course (with GPA) evaluations containing in-progress coursework may be used for admissions review. Once your coursework has been completed, you must submit a final official transcript showing all completed coursework and final grades.

Non-U.S. Colleges and Universities

Applicants who have attended a non-U.S. college or university must submit a course-by-course (with GPA) evaluation completed by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), such as:

Photocopies cannot be accepted. It is required that you have a commercial evaluation service to translate and evaluate the transcripts. The evaluation service must send the report directly to The College of Graduate Studies office.

U.S. Colleges and Universities

Official transcripts from U.S. colleges and universities must be submitted through a secure electronic transcript provider such as:

Whenever possible, the Office of International Affairs strongly prefers electronic submission to international@mtsu.edu. If documents must be mailed, they may be sent to one of the addresses below.

Postal Service Delivery Address
International Enrollment and Services
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 E Main St Box 120
Murfreesboro, TN 37132 USA		Courier/Express Delivery:
International Enrollment and Services
Middle Tennessee State University
1672 Greenland Dr, MTSU Box 0120
Murfreesboro, TN 37132 USA
Fax: 615-494-8935

Additional Program Requirements

Appropriate Test Scores

Official test scores are required for admission. Official test scores must be sent directly from the testing center to the College of Graduate Studies at MTSU.

  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) TEST CODE is 1466
  • Miller Analogies Test (MAT) – TEST CODE is 1751
  • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
    • ACTG – 6ZR-KJ-63
    • INFS – 6ZR-KJ-37
    • MS – Finance – 6ZR-KJ-07
    • Management and MBA (Full-time) – 6ZR-KJ-25
    • Management and MBA (Part-time) – 6ZR-KJ-52

Required minimum scores vary by academic departments. Please check your department for more information.

Additional Documents

Please check your program for additional requirements such as recommendation letters, additional test scores, resumes etc…

Form of Identification

Applicants must submit proof of identity with the date of expiration indicated. Valid forms of identification are:

  • Passport
  • Tennessee Driver’s License or Permit
  • Employment Authorization Document (EAD Card)

If you will not be attending MTSU on an F-1 visa, we must receive identification such as an EAD card to confirm your status. This is required to ensure we review and process your application accordingly.

Applicants requiring an F-1 student visa must also complete additional immigration and financial documentation requirements before an I-20 can be issued. Please visit the I-20 and immigration requirements page for detailed instructions and next steps.

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