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​International students can obtain a degree at ����Թ� (NEIU). Depending on the type of visa you have or plan to apply for, there may be a different process from the one described below for F-1 students.

• If you are applying from outside the U.S., AFTER you have received an admission letter to NEIU you will need to apply to a U.S. embassy or consulate to obtain an F-1 student visa.
• If you are already in the U.S. on an F-1 visa and have an active I-20, we can help you transfer your record in SEVIS.
• If you are already in the U.S. on another type of visa, you may be able to study while on that visa or you might need to apply for a Change of Status..  

For more information on F-1 visa regulations you can visit the .

​If you want to improve your English you can apply for the Intensive English Program through the School for the Advancement of English Language and Learning (SAELL).

Check out all the academic programs that NEIU offers! 

Find out more on obtaining an I-20 and visa procedures.

Application Deadlines for International Students

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You must submit all documents by these dates below to be considered for the appropriate semester.

• Fall – June 15  (Classes start begin in August and end in December.)
• Spring – October 1  (Classes start begin in January and end in May.)
• Summer – March 1  (Classes start begin in May and end in August.)

Three Ways to Begin Your Education at Northeastern 

1. Undergraduate Study/Bachelor's Degree 

​Are you coming to start -- or finish -- your Bachelor's degree? The  accepts and reviews all applications and supporting documents that you submit. The Office of Admissions will notify you of the admission decision. 

Undergraduate Application Process 

​2. Graduate Study/ Master's Degree 

Are you advancing your education with a Master's degree?

The  accepts and reviews all applications and supporting documents that you submit. Admissions will notify you of the admission decision.

​Graduate Application Process 

3. English as a Second Language/Conditional Admission 

Do you need to improve your English? Then apply to , Northeastern's intensive English program. Some students enroll only in SAELL. However, while in SAELL you have the option to apply for undergraduate or graduate programs. In fact, one of SAELL's purposes is to prepare you for further studies.

To find out more about the program and how to apply, check out the Intensive English Program (SAELL) page. 

Read the needed to apply as an international student.​ 

Transcript Evaluation 

At NEIU we require an evaluation of your non-US academic studies to make sure the degree you earned is equivalent to one in the U.S. This is required because it helps NEIU make an application decision.

NEIU’s Office of International Programs will guide you to submit official academic documents for your evaluation. Please direct your questions to Kristina Zaluckyj by email: k-zaluckyj@neiu.edu.

You must choose only one of the following two options for obtaining a transcript evaluation:

1. You may contact a NACES-approved transcript evaluation agency to prepare your evaluation and send it directly to NEIU at adocs@neiu.edu. These agencies are reputable, trustworthy businesses which prepare transcript evaluations. If a NACES-approved evaluation company prepares your evaluation, you will have ownership, and be able to see and share the evaluation.
2. You may request a free* transcript evaluation prepared by NEIU’s Office of International Programs.
   1. To receive a free* transcript evaluation, you must FIRST upload the following documents into your NEIU .
   2. a copy of your passport, a completed Financial Statement Form, signed by your sponsor(s), proof of finances – bank statements, or letter
   3. *Note: the free transcript evaluation will be for internal use at NEIU only and will not be available for student access. It cannot be shared with other institutions as it will be the property of NEIU.

OFFICIAL academic documents issued by your previous school(s) are required for your evaluation. 

If your overseas academic documents are not in English, certified English translations are required. Translations are separate from the transcript evaluation and must be submitted with your official academic transcripts before NEIU prepares your transcript evaluation.

International Conditional Admission 

International applicants who do not meet the English language proficiency requirement for admission to their chosen degree program, but who meet all other academic requirements, may be considered for International Conditional Admission (ICA) in conjunction with the SAELL Intensive English Program. SAELL provides training for international students to meet the English language proficiency requirement.

ICA students must study in the SAELL Intensive English Program until they achieve a minimum score on one of the English proficiency tests that NEIU accepts, or until they pass Level 4 of SAELL in all three core classes with a grade 80% or higher. ( and .) ICA students study for at least one semester in SAELL, and sometimes they study in SAELL for multiple semesters until they meet the English proficiency requirement.

After the English proficiency requirement has been met, the student will be fully admitted into the degree program and can begin studying in the degree program the next semester. In some cases of graduate admission, the decision may be provisional or conditional, depending on prerequisites or cumulative GPA

ICA students are not permitted to take classes in the degree program until after they have met the English proficiency requirement and they have been fully admitted to the degree program.

​Transfer Students 

Students who are currently in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa can apply as an international student and transfer their I-20 to NEIU. You can apply for a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or the SAELL Program. You will need to apply and be admitted to the program. We require that you and the Designated School Official (DSO) at your current institution fill out the I-20 Transfer Verification Form. This will allow us to identify your current status and when they will release your record in SEVIS to ����Թ�. The I-20 must be transferred before you enroll. 

Find out more about from another U.S. institution. 

Application Deadline for Transfer Students

Funding Your Education

There are many ways to help you fund your education. Some of our current students have funded their education using the following methods.

1. Family/Friend Sponsorship
   • Many of our international students are financed through their family, friends or relatives that live in the U.S. Living with family can lower the amount of cash funds you must show to the U.S. government when applying for an F-1 visa. See NEIU's Financial Form or contact the Office of International Programs.
2. Bank Loans

   • U.S. students and many international students now use student loans to finance their education. Check with banks in your country to see if these are available to you. 

3. Scholarships from your home country 

   • Your government may have some scholarship opportunities.  

   • Corporations, local business and faith-based organizations in your country may also provide scholarships. 

Contact Us 

Undergraduate:

If you have questions about your application or uploading your documents online, send an email to admrec@neiu.edu

Graduate:

If you have questions about your application or uploading your documents online, send an email to graduateadmissions@neiu.edu 

International Programs:

If you have questions about submitting your English proficiency test and/or about your I-20 processing, send an email to international-programs@neiu.edu.