Graduate & Professional Studies International Application Instructions

Northwestern College welcomes applications from students around the world. In addition to meeting the specific admission requirements for their program of interest, applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting official scores from an approved English proficiency exam.

ONLINE PROGRAM + HYBRID MBA APPLICANTS

I am applying for an online degree, endorsement, certificate, or individual courses.

Northwestern will accept scores from the TOEFL and IELTS.
TOEIC scores may be considered.

Minimum scores required for admission:
TOEFL: 4
IELTS: 6.5

PA PROGRAM APPLICANTS

I am applying for the on-campus Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program.

The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program requires a minimum TOEFL score of 5 from any applicant whose native language is not English.

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Steps to become an international student with Northwestern’s Graduate and Professional Studies division:

Steps to become an international student with Northwestern:

Demonstrate English proficiency

International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency. Northwestern’s Graduate and Professional Studies division English proficiency admission requirements are:

Online programs + hybrid MBA
TOEFL: 4
IELTS: 6.5

PA program
TOEFL: 5

Submit your transcripts

Arrange for official English-language copies of your high school and/or college transcript(s) to be sent to Northwestern College. These must include:

Your graduation date
Cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale
Class rank (if available)
Signature and the official seal of the school sending them

College credits earned internationally will need to be evaluated by International Credential Evaluations.

Unofficial or scanned documents can be submitted, but admission will be conditional until we receive your official documents.

Provide required documents

International applicants who require an F-1 visa to study in the United States should be aware that the visa process requires additional time.

Northwestern College can issue I-20 forms for international students enrolled in the MBA and PA programs only. International students in the MBA program must complete the program within one year as a full-time, on-campus student.

Apply for admission

Submit your application online once the requirements listed above have been completed.

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Note: Students applying to programs that require specialized licensure as an admissions requirement will require proof of comparable licensure in their country of origin.

Any forms should be sent to:

Office of Admissions
Northwestern College
101 7th Street SW
Orange City, IA 51041

Or emailed to the admissions office.

Questions? Contact our international admissions + financial aid counselor

Kelly