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International Student Information


The KU School of Social Welfare welcomes students from a variety of diverse backgrounds, including those from other countries.  International students will find a global community at KU and many resources to address their specific needs.
 

International Students must also provide:

  1. Original, certified bank statements showing evidence of your and/or your sponsor’s financial ability to pay for your living and educational expenses.

  2. Evidence of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System administered by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations) academic version examination within the past two years. Minimum scores follow and are subject to change.

    TOEFL scores (Internet-, Computer-, or Paper-based)

    Internet-Based :  Listening - 25 / Reading - 23 / Speaking 26 / Writing - 24

    Computer-Based: Listening - 25 / Structure/Writing - 23 / Reading - 23 / Essay - 5.0

    Paper-Based: Listening - 60 / Grammar/Written Expression - 57 / Reading - 57 /  TWE  - 5.0

    or the “Academic Version” of the IELTS.

    IELTS score: Listening -6.0 /  Reading - 6.0 / Writing - 6.0 / Speaking - 6.0 / Minimum band score - 6.5

    Note: If interviews with the Field Education Office reveal that English language classes are needed, the
    student’s MSW program will likely be extended by at least one year. Test score sheet must be included in the application packet.
     

  3. One official, original language copy of your academic records with a certified English translation. These records need to list each course with each grade. (If you have a degree from an English-medium university, please also list the degree, the institution, and the date the degree was received.)

  4. Pay attention to our application submission deadlines to make sure you mail your application packet with plenty of time to allow for international delivery time. Your packets need to reach us by the submission deadlines.

Other helpful pages from the International Student Services Office:

Home Page
Things to know before coming to the United States
English Evaluation Information
Health and Insurance Information
Cultural Programs