International Student Admissions

Learn from Anywhere: Study Online or at One of Our Twenty U.S. Locations

Whether you're entering as an undergraduate or a graduate student, you can earn a degree from an accredited university recognized by top employers around the globe. At DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management, all our international students have the opportunity to work with a dedicated support staff to help complete your education with us.

Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ

Long Beach – Long Beach, CA

Los Angeles Campus – Ontario, CA

Newark – Newark, CA

San Diego – San Diego, CA

Sherman Oaks – Sherman Oaks, CA

Miramar – Miramar, FL

Orlando – Orlando, FL

Decatur – Decatur, GA

Addison – Addison, IL

Chicago – Chicago, IL

Chicago Loop – Chicago, IL

Naperville – Naperville, IL

Iselin – Iselin, NJ

Manhattan – New York, NY

Columbus – Columbus, OH

Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA

Irving – Irving, TX

San Antonio – San Antonio, TX

Arlington – Arlington, VA

Connect with a DeVry agency representative in your country or contact us to speak with an International Student Advisor.

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International Student Application Process and Requirements

Most DeVry University locations are authorized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to accept and enroll F-1 Visa students. These locations require international applicants to submit certain financial and academic documentation before they will be considered for admission.

DeVry is also authorized to accept and enroll international applicants who wish to transfer to DeVry from other U.S. institutions. In addition to providing necessary documentation, transfer applicants must notify their current institution and process the necessary immigration forms to complete the transfer.

1. Complete an Application

It’s easy to apply to DeVry or Keller. Simply complete your application and we’ll help with the rest of the college admissions process.

International applicants recruited by recognized agents must provide certified copies of acceptable documents demonstrating the required level of prior education before the end of the second session of enrollment. All other admission requirements for international applicants apply.

Apply now using our convenient online application tool. The application takes only 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Plus, you can start it now and return later to finish.

2. Share Your Credentials

After completing your application, you will need to submit your academic credentials and other required documents.

Academic credentials include certified copies of acceptable documents demonstrating the required level of prior education. Such documents may include the following:

High school transcripts
Leaving certificates
Scores on approved examinations
College transcripts

Foreign diplomas and supporting foreign transcripts not written in English must be translated into English by a certified translator and may require review by an approved educational credentials evaluation agency at the applicant’s expense.

Once all admission criteria have been met and the requisite financial and academic documentation is submitted, DeVry will issue an I-20 form.

3. Put Your Prior Learning to the Test

All international applicants must meet our Basic & Prerequisite Skills Requirement. If you cannot show evidence of basic and prerequisite skills proficiency levels, you may need to undergo admissions testing in the form of placement examinations.

4. Register for Classes

You’ve completed your application and connected with an international student advisor. Now you’re ready to register for classes! Take a look at our Academic Calendar to find the next start date for your degree program—online or on campus.

Admission Requirements for International Students

Age Requirement

Each applicant for either an online or on campus education must be at least 17 years old on the first day of classes. Documentation of age may be required.

English Language Proficiency

All instruction and services are provided in English.

In addition to fulfilling all other admission requirements, applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English-language proficiency. The English-language proficiency requirement is waived for applicants who meet one of the following criteria:

English is identified as the official/native language of the country in which the applicants completed all of their secondary education, or postsecondary, advanced or professional degree, as designated in the CIA's The World Factbook.
English is not the official/native language of the country in which the applicants completed their secondary or postsecondary education; however, English was the principal language of instruction at their institution*. Applicants whose native language is other than English may also demonstrate English-language proficiency by providing evidence of one of the following:
Submission of a U.S. high school diploma or GED® certificate (completed in English).
Submission of a high school diploma, or post-secondary degree or higher, earned at an institution in which the language of instruction was English*.
Submission of a post-secondary transcript verifying completion of 12 semester-credit hours of baccalaureate-level (excluding remedial or developmental) courses with at least a C (70 percent) average from an institution in which the language of instruction was English*.
Submission of an earned Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 500 on the paper-based TOEFL, 190 on the computer-based TOEFL or 61 on the internet-based TOEFL.
Submission of an overall band score of at least 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.
Submission of an overall score of at least 4.0 on the International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) Academic-Plus exam.
Submission of an overall score of at least 58 on the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic.
Successful completion of an approved external Intensive English Program.
Submission of documents demonstrating successful completion of a DeVry recognized intermediate-level English as a Second Language (ESL) course.
Completion of either of the following, with a grade of B (80 percent) or higher, from a DeVry-recognized post- secondary institution or community college:
- The equivalent of DeVry's freshman English composition course, or
- Two or more baccalaureate-level English writing or composition courses.
Having attained acceptable scores on a DeVry-administered English-language-proficiency exam**.

Prior Educational Performance Proof from International Student Admission

In regard to prior educational performance, applicants are accepted if they meet at least one of the following criteria:

Have earned a qualifying associate degree or higher from a DeVry-recognized post-secondary institution.
Have completed an appropriate amount of qualifying college level work at DeVry recognized post-secondary institutions, with grades of at least C (70 percent) or a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00.
Have achieved both of the following conditions while in a U.S. or Canadian high school:
- Class rank at the 50th percentile or above, or a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.70, on a 4.00 scale, at the end of the junior year or later, and
- An average grade of at least B (80 percent) in a full-year high school mathematics course at the level of Algebra I or above.
Have earned a Canadian high school diploma in a program of study that includes successful completion of a 30-level Math and a 30-level English course from Alberta, or equivalent achievement from another province or territory.

Conditional Letter of Acceptance Process

In order for DeVry to issue a Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLOA), please be sure that the following are submitted:

Application for Admissions- Submitted via the Self-Service Web Application (SSWA)
Proof of Graduation- Credentials showing graduation date or verifying degree conferral
External evaluation will be submitted to FIS and can take up to 5 business days to complete
Satisfy Math Testing Requirement via:
Test Link sent by DVU Registrar (student needs to take test within three days of receiving the test link)

Satisfy Math placement via credentials evaluation, based on previous education
Letter of Acceptance from SEVP-certified ESL Partner, meeting DeVry's Proof of English requirements per an MOU agreement.

Questions? Please contact the Sr. International Coordinator, Chitvan Nayyar, at cnayyar@devry.edu.

Tuition Deposit for F-1 Applicants

A refundable tuition deposit equivalent to the cost for 12 credit hours charged at the current standard tuition rate for undergraduate applicants and six credit hours charged at the current standard tuition rate for graduate applicants is required from initial F-1 applicants prior to entering their first semester with DeVry. The tuition deposit is due after applicant's F-1 visa has been approved by the U.S. Consulate or Embassy abroad and prior to the applicant's entry into the United States. The tuition deposit will be applied to tuition charged for the student's first semester. This tuition deposit will be refunded if the applicant subsequently cancels enrollment.

Basic & Prerequisite Skills Requirements

Prior educational performance is considered in conjunction with demonstrated proficiency in basic college-level skills to determine admissibility. DeVry grants admission to individuals whose prior educational performance meets the criteria outlined below. Applicants whose prior educational performance does not meet these criteria must complete the basic skills evaluation and demonstrate specific basic skills proficiency levels in order to be granted admission. All international student admission applicants must complete basic and prerequisite skills evaluation through standard means prior to starting classes, to determine appropriate initial course placement.

Applicants for an education online or on campus must show evidence of basic and prerequisite skills proficiency levels in at least one of the following ways:

Submit ACT or SAT examination scores deemed appropriate by DeVry. Although requirements may vary by program, the minimum scores DeVry considers when evaluating basic skills proficiency are: ACT Math - 17; ACT English - 17; SAT Math - 460; SAT Verbal/Critical Reading - 460. Applicants with lower scores in one or both areas may still demonstrate skills proficiency in any of the other ways listed.
Attain appropriate scores on DeVry administered placement examinations in reading, writing, arithmetic and algebra.
Submit required documentation indicating acceptable grades in qualifying work completed at a recognized institution.

International student admission applicants who do not qualify for admission through prior educational performance, and whose demonstrated proficiency in basic skills does not meet the minimum requirements for admission, are advised of the skill area(s) needing improvement. At DeVry's discretion, these applicants may be offered enrollment in focused foundational coursework to strengthen required skills. Successful completion of such coursework may provide an additional opportunity to qualify for unconditional admission. There is no tuition charge for this coursework. Details are available in the Foundations supplement. Applicants unable to participate in foundations coursework may consult the Academic Department regarding approval for external alternative coursework.

In addition to specifying basic college-level skills, DeVry specifies prerequisite skills, above the developmental level, that must be demonstrated prior to enrolling in certain program-related coursework. Evaluation of an applicant’s prerequisite skills is done through DeVry administered placement examinations or other standard means. Applicants whose demonstrated proficiency in basic and prerequisite skills indicates they are prepared to enroll directly into their program’s standard coursework without any preceding skills development coursework are referred to as placing at the standard level.

Applicants whose demonstrated proficiency in basic and pre-requisite skills indicates skills development is necessary are advised accordingly. Required skills development coursework may affect program length and cost. Successful completion of skills development coursework in a subject demonstrates proficiency at the standard level in that subject and is a prerequisite for enrollment in many standard courses.

Students requiring skills development coursework must begin this coursework no later than their second session of enrollment and must continue to enroll in at least one developmental or prerequisite skills course each session of attendance until all skills requirements have been satisfied.

Those who have not met these requirements may not be able to self-register for courses until all skills requirements have been satisfied. Permission to enroll in many standard courses is dependent on successful completion of skills development coursework.

Students who cannot self-register should contact their student success professional or academic advisor to complete the registration process.

DeVry reserves the right to limit enrollment of applicants requiring skills development coursework; limitations may vary by location.

Costs, Cancellations & Refunds

We believe that education is a worthwhile investment. Our international admissions advisors will help you understand costs associated with earning a degree.

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Cancellation Period

Applicants may cancel their enrollment without penalty prior to midnight of the tenth business day after the date of transaction or acceptance (cancellation period). After the cancellation period, the application fee is not refunded. The deadline is extended to 30 days after the original intended class start date if the applicant does not start at that time. A student who cannot start on the original class start date must notify the director of admissions or new student coordinator. If the student starts classes within six sessions of the original start date, a second application fee is not required. After this period, a new enrollment agreement must be signed and accompanied by required fees. Students must make all schedule changes by the end of the first week of a session (add/drop period) to receive a tuition adjustment.

Refer to Academic Catalog: Cancellations and Refunds.

Admission Denial

Applicants who do not achieve a satisfactory score on DeVry’s placement examination(s) are denied admission, notified in writing and receive a refund of prepaid tuition upon written request.

Change Start Date

A student who cannot start on the original class start date must notify the director of admissions or new student coordinator. If the student starts classes within six sessions of the original start date, a second application fee is not required. After this period, a new enrollment agreement must be signed and accompanied by required fees.

A student who does not report for class may request a refund of any monies paid to DeVry over and above the application fee, or as required by applicable state and/or federal regulations. Refunds on textbooks and supplies purchased through the University’s online bookstore are made in accordance with the online bookstore’s return/refund policy.

Students must make all schedule changes by the end of the first week of a session (add/drop period) to receive a tuition adjustment.

Course Withdrawal

After classes begin, students may withdraw from a course by formally requesting a course withdrawal prior to Friday of week seven at 11:59 pm MST. Students who withdraw are responsible for all outstanding financial obligations.

Regarding cancellations, any prepaid fees or tuition are refunded unless the student transfers to another DeVry location.

Withdrawal Refunds

In compliance with applicable requirements, DeVry issues refunds to students who completely withdraw from all classes prior to completing a session. Refund calculations are based on week of withdrawal, the policy of the state in which the student is attending and the policy of the student’s original state of residence. Of the refund amounts calculated, the one most favorable to the student is issued. In all cases, policies are applied to tuition charged for the period of enrollment from which the student withdrew. Examples of refund calculations are available from the Student Finance Office.

Refunds are calculated according to the last documented date of attendance and issued within 30 days of the withdrawal notification date or the date DeVry determines the student is no longer enrolled, whichever is earlier.

See the Academic Catalog for complete details.

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*Such applicants may submit a letter from the institution's registrar or principal indicating the language of instruction at the institution was English or that the program was taught in English. Also acceptable is a credentials evaluation report from an approved education credentials evaluation agency indicating the language of instruction at the institution was English or the program was taught in English.
**International applicants requiring an I-20 form may not take DeVry-administered ESL tests.