International Students

Creighton University welcomes international students from all areas of the world.  International applicants for undergraduate programs must present the following documents (required):

1. Undergraduate Application for International Students.
2. $40 nonrefundable application fee.
3. Counselor evaluation.
4. Applicants for whom English is not a native language must request the Educational Testing Service send Creighton (Code 6121) the most recent original TOEFL score. A minimum TOEFL score of 80 iBT (213 CBT/550 PBT) is required. Admissible students who do not meet the minimum TOEFL score may receive conditional admission and enroll in Creighton's Intensive English Language Institute until they attain the necessary English proficiency.*
5. Official high school transcripts. The high school attended must send the transcripts directly to Creighton.
6. Certified translation of all high school transcripts.
7. Official university transcripts. The university attended must send the transcripts directly to Creighton.
8. Certified translation of all university transcripts
9. Completed Certification of Available Finances and bank statement or letter describing the account activity within three months of the date we receive the application.
10. ACT or SAT scores: Recommended for all applicants but required of freshman applicants who do not need to present a TOEFL score.
11. Certificates, diplomas, or examination results marking completion of secondary education or preparation for higher education (e.g., "O" level or IB exam results).

*  Higher TOEFL scores are required for students in the Accelerated 1-year BSN program and Graduate programs:  600 (PBT)/250 (CBT)/100(iBT);  Please see below for more information.

Enrollment Reservation Deposit
Students accepted for admission are requested to confirm their acceptance and enrollment at Creighton with a $250 enrollment reservation deposit by May 1 for the Fall Semester and November 1 for the Spring Semester.

For more information about international student admission and services, contact the Office of International Programs (OIP) on the Fourth Floor of  the Harper Center Suite 4036, (402) 280-2221.

Any course work taken at an accredited institution outside of the United States must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES). Creighton's admissions committee must receive an official evaluation from WES directly. Photo copies will not be accepted.

World Education Services
PO Box 745, Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745;
Phone: (212) 966-6311
Fax: (212) 966-6395
http://www.wes.org

This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Ability to speak and write correct grammatical English is imperative. All international applicants are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have scores sent to Creighton. All students who have obtained a high school diploma and/or college degree outside of the United States are required to complete a TOEFL as well as those students whose first language is not English.  Prospective students who fall into this category must present a TOEFL score of 600 on the paper-based test (PBT) [taken only at Creighton University], a 250 on the Computer Based Test (CBT) or 100 on the Internet-Based Test (IBT). There are no exceptions to this requirement. If a TOEFL was completed more than 5 years ago, the School of Nursing reserves the right to require students to re-take the exam.  Foreign students may enroll in Creighton University’s English Language Program on a full- or part-time basis in order to improve their English skills.

See also the Margaret McNamara Memorial Foundation scholarship application for international students.