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International Students

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English Proficiency

For those applicants whose native language is not English the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) will be required.

Minimum Scores by Degree

Degree TOEFL (internet) TOEFL (Paper) IELTS TOEFL Waivers available?
MA/MDiv 79 550 6.5 Yes
ThM 90 575 6.5 No
PhD 100 600 7.5 No
DMin 79 550 7.0 Yes

For more information about applying for a TOEFL waiver, please contact your admissions counselor.

ÂÜÀò¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Procedures

All International Students must complete the ÂÜÀò¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Process for the degree program for which they are applying. In addition to the admission requirements and procedures, International students are required to submit:

  • To assist in timely processing, we recommend that all international transcripts be first submitted to the or to the .
  • Official course-by-course transcripts (English-translation required; transcripts must include an interpretation of the grading system) from all postsecondary schools where a degree was granted or more than one semester of coursework was completed.
  • Th.M. and Ph.D. applicants must submit official transcripts of all postsecondary schools. If a degree was granted, the official document must list the degree conferred and the date of conferral.
  • Please note that that emailed transcripts are not considered official unless they are sent through a clearing house such as eScript or eScrip-safe.

Other Requirements:

  • International students intending to study residentially (i.e. not taking online courses) may apply only to a degree of study. Such students cannot apply to a certificate program or as either an unclassified student or visiting student without approval from the Vice President of Enrollment Management Services in consultation with the Director of ÂÜÀò¸£ÀûÊÓƵ and the Manager of International Student Services.
  • International students are encouraged to apply at least two semesters in advance of their expected enrollment term. Graduate level students may apply to begin in either the fall or spring semester.
  • All residential international students must be on our Kentucky campus.

International Scholarships

ÂÜÀò¸£ÀûÊÓƵ has a limited number of tuition scholarships available for international students. Only those who show exceptional promise for leadership and plan to return to their home country to carry out their ministry will be considered. The scholarship is renewable for the duration of the degree program as long as the student continues to meet the requirements of the award.

Scholarships are only awarded to new students at the beginning of their program of study. If a student enrolls without a scholarship, he/she will not be eligible to apply for scholarships at a later date. Therefore, we encourage students to continue building relationships and raising support through family, friends, local church and/or sending organization to cover full educational and living expenses.

International applicants who wish to be considered for a tuition scholarship should complete the admissions process by January 1st preceding the date of expected matriculation.


Want to learn more about living as an international student? Visit our Office of International Affairs for detailed information and support throughout your journey.

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