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Rosenwald Bldg 1051
PO Box 8106
Statesboro, GA 30460
International Students are students who are neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident. Students from around 100 countries across the world currently study at Georgia Southern on both the Statesboro Campus and the Armstrong Campus in Savannah. Explore the vibrant global community at Georgia Southern University, with students from over 100 countries studying together on the beautiful Statesboro, Armstrong and Liberty campuses. Join our diverse and inclusive learning environment to experience a truly enriching educational journey.
Unlock endless opportunities for growth and success as an international student at Georgia Southern University, where you can spread your wings and soar as a proud Eagle.
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First-year freshmen may also apply using Common App.
Discover the seamless admission process for international students at Georgia Southern University, offering comprehensive guidance and support to help you navigate the requirements with ease. Join our global community and experience the world-class education you deserve!
First-year students applying to Georgia Southern University for the spring, summer or fall 2024 semesters require:
Attention: Non-native English speakers require a Proof of English Proficiency (see below).
Evaluating and transferring credit from foreign institutions takes time to complete so we recommend applying for admission early. As educational systems vary worldwide, it is possible that many classes taken outside of the United States will not transfer to Georgia Southern.
Georgia Southern University welcomes and supports international applicants – students from over 100 countries across the world are currently enrolled. Georgia Southern is recognized worldwide for offering students a superior university education taught by exceptional and caring faculty. Students live and study on a naturally beautiful, safe, and traditional American university campus surrounded by cutting-edge technology, all at a reasonable price.
Per policy, an international transcript evaluation is required for ALL students who have attended an international institution (an institution that is not based in the United States or one of its territories). Official or unofficial international transcript evaluations are required for the application to receive an official admission decision. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-accredited evaluation service with a U.S. equivalency. They must include a course-by-course evaluation with a GPA, and the evaluation will need to show that you have earned a degree equivalent to a United States bachelor’s degree. You must also submit a a transcript evaluation for any graduate-level course work as well as advanced degrees required by some programs. You can find a list of NACES-accredited evaluators here. Equivalency must be the United States and not another country. This requirement cannot be waived, amended, or altered. We do not require official transcript documents from the institution you attended because you will submit official transcripts to the NACES-accredited evaluation service. You can upload an unofficial copy by logging into your application or you can have an official evaluation submitted electronically to gradadmissions@georgiasouthern.edu.
International applicants and U.S. Citizens whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. Prior to consideration for admission, international applicants whose native language is not English must take and post acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) unless they have received a degree from an accredited college or university in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, or New Zealand. Candidates are also exempt from this assessment if they are from a country in which English is an official language or predominantly spoken.
The TOEFL and IELTS examinations are administered at various times of the year and in many centers throughout the world. A score of at least 75 (internet-based test, IBT) or 537 (paper-based test) on the TOEFL and 6.0 on the IELTS is normally required to be considered for regular admission to the College of Graduate Studies. The official TOEFL and the official IELTS scores may not be more than two years old.
You must submit all required application materials to receive an admission decision. Once your application is complete, it will be sent to the program for review. Applications are reviewed by each program, and each program follows its own process and timeline for reviewing applications and releasing decisions. We encourage applicants to reach out to the program with any specific questions about the timeline for decisions.
Our international admissions counselors will work with you to complete the I-20 form after obtaining admission, and any questions can be directed to international@georgiasouthern.edu.
Applicants have the option to defer their application up to one year after its submission. To defer admission, log in to your application status portal and click “Deferral Form” on the status page. If you are registered for classes, it is your responsibility to complete the voluntary cancellation/withdrawal form here.
Please note that you can only defer your application to a semester in which the program accepts applications. You can find those listed here. Please also be sure to give yourself enough time to secure a visa and make proper preparations for travel when selecting a deferral semester.
Applicants can find information about graduate assistantship, teaching assistant, and research assistant positions here.
Georgia Southern University recognizes the importance of international education and the benefits of a multicultural student population. To help ensure diversity, Georgia Southern University awards a limited number of out-of-country tuition waivers to undergraduate and graduate international students who demonstrate outstanding academic standing, financial need, and commitment to the university and community. Students who receive this award pay in-state tuition and fees.
Embark on your academic journey worry-free, with Georgia Southern University. We provide competitive costs and a range of scholarships tailored to support international students in achieving their educational goals. Our commitment to affordability and excellence ensures that every aspiring global scholar can thrive in our diverse learning community.
Georgia Southern awards a limited number of International Diversity Scholarships (out-of-country tuition waivers) to undergraduate international students who demonstrate good academic standing, financial need, and commitment to the university and community.
To qualify for an I-20 form for an F-1 visa, international students must provide official documentation of financial resources available to cover at least one year’s educational and living expenses. Semester costs payable to Georgia Southern are typically due the first week of classes.
Georgia Southern offers a limited number of need-based and academic scholarships for international students.
For general information about financing U.S. study, visit edupass.org/finaid.
Already been admitted to Georgia Southern University? As an admitted international student, your next steps include completing the necessary visa processes and accessing comprehensive orientation resources to smoothly transition into campus life, ensuring a seamless and rewarding academic experience.
There are many ways to gain professional experience and leadership skills at Georgia Southern. The Office of Career & Professional Development helps students write resumes, gain internships, participate in existing co-op programs, and provides many other services. The Office of Leadership & Community Engagement helps students develop leadership skills while engaging with communities throughout the world.
Each semester, we invite hundreds of companies to campus to conduct interviews with soon-to-be graduates. This is just a sample of companies that have employed Georgia Southern international students:
For any further inquiries or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Georgia Southern’s International Admissions, where dedicated staff are ready to assist you in your academic journey.
International Admissions
intladmissions@georgiasouthern.edu
