International Applicants

International Applicants

Resident Tuition Rates for the Duration of Graduate Program

International students are eligible for resident tuition rates for the duration of their graduate program. This tuition amount is available starting with the very first semester of enrollment and is reflected in the estimated expenses noted below. Undergraduate deficiency courses will be charged at the standard non-resident rate.

Every year Minnesota State University, Mankato welcomes and enrolls students representing almost 70 nations. We look forward to reviewing your credentials. As an international applicant, please use the information contained on this page as a supplement to the general application instructions. Information concerning international student services is available at the International Student Office.

Applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor's degree to be considered for graduate programs at Minnesota State Mankato.  The degree must be earned at an institution recognized and approved to award the degree.  International students are not typically admitted as non-degree seeking students.

The Following Documents are Necessary for Admission to The College of Graduate Studies

• Complete the online Application . All applications must be completed online.
•  $40.00 non–refundable application fee. Applications will not be processed until payment is received.
• Applicants must submit the [PDF] International Student Financial Affidavit (52 KiB).  Please note that a graduate assistantship most likely not cover the entire cost of attending Minnesota State University, Mankato. 
• One official undergraduate transcript or mark sheets of all undergraduate and graduate coursework and verification that you received a degree. International applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor's degree in order to be considered for graduate programs at Minnesota State Mankato. Submitted documents are not returned to the applicant.
•  A credential evaluation prepared by a reputable credential evaluator. Minnesota State Mankato will accept evaluations prepared by any National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services member. Evaluations will also be accepted from AACRAO International Education Services. (Applicants to the Communication Studies, English, French, Spanish, Urban and Regional Studies, and Urban Planning programs are not required to submit a professional credential evaluation.)
•   [PDF] Student Immunization Record (1 MiB)

Standardized Tests

The standardized tests required by each academic program are noted in the graduate program admission requirements section of the University's Web page.

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Students who do not use English as their first language must demonstrate ability to study in English by submitting results of the TOEFL.  Some programs require a score of at least 500 on the written test or 61 or better on the Internet–based exam. We will also accept a score of 5.5 or better on the IELTS. IELTS results must be from the Academic and not the  General Training module.  Many graduate programs require higher TOEFL and IELTS scores. Please consult the program web pages or the web pages of the College of Graduate Studies and Research.  Applicants from countries where English is the SOLE OFFICIAL language of instruction (Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada-except Quebec, England, the Gambia, Ghana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad, Tobago, Uganda, and Wales) are typically not required to submit TOEFL results.
• GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
• GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

The Educational Testing Service (ETS) code for Minnesota State Mankato is 6677.

All documents submitted as part of a graduate application will not be returned to the applicant.

Deadlines for Application to the College of Graduate Studies

Term/Year	International Applicants
Fall 2013 (late August)	Completed applications must be received by May 3, 2013
Spring 2013 (January)	Completed applications must be received by Oct. 1, 2012

These deadlines may change without notice. Please note that some programs have earlier application deadlines. Please consult the specific graduate program Web page or The College of Graduate Studies Web page for departmental deadlines. If you wish to be considered for financial assistance, you are encouraged to apply no later than February 1 for the fall semester.

Minnesota State Mankato does not typically accept international student applications during the summer session.

Estimated Expenses and Financial Assistance

International students are eligible for in–state tuition rates during their entire length of study at Minnesota State Mankato.

• Estimated tuition and fees for the nine–month academic year: $7424
• Nine–month room and board: $7253
• Books, supplies, insurance and other expenses: $3,250
• Total estimated expenses for school year (nine months): $17,927*

*The MBA, MSW, MAT, and doctoral programs currently charge a higher tuition rate and applicants to those programs must demonstrate additional financial support beyond $20,500. Estimated expenses are based on eight or more credits per semester. Current rates are available on the Student Financial Services web page.

Financial Assistance

Minnesota State Mankato offers a limited number of assistantships for first–year international students. These assistantships include a stipend and a tuition scholarship.  Please not that most graduate assistantships do not cover the entire estimated cost of attendance. 

 Submitted documents are not returned to the applicant.

Information concerning international student services is available at the International Student & Scholar Services.