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International Undergraduate Students

Welcome, International Students

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an academic community that cares for you and wants to see you succeed. Here you can pursue a wide range of academic programs and opportunities to achieve your education goals.

At Saint Mary’s, you will focus on a particular major as preparation for future careers, but also study subjects outside your major area — with the goal of becoming a well-rounded, critical thinking citizen of our globally interconnected world.

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Application Process

  1. Application FormComplete and submit a Saint Mary’s online application at here.
  2. Official TranscriptsTranscripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by SpanTran, World Education Services, One Earth, Educational Perspectives, Education Credential Evaluators and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards. Students are responsible for having their transcripts evaluated, as well as for the associated costs.
  3. English Proficiency Test Score ReportsProvide official TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, MELAB, PTE Academic, ITEP, EIKEN, or Duolingo score reports. The TOEFL and SAT require the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota school code of 6632. The IELTS does not require a code. Learn more at here.
  4. EssaySubmit a 650-word essay addressing why you want to attend Saint Mary’s University and why your chosen major appeals to you.

Application Deadlines

First-time first-year OR transfer from international colleges/universities Fall: July 1 | Spring: November 1
Transfer from U.S. colleges/universities Fall: July 20 | Spring: November 15

English Language Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT 72
TOEFL PBT 533
IELTS 6.0
SAT Critical Reading + Math Test 1000 (480 or higher on Critical Reading)
MELAB 74%
PTE Academic 51
ITEP 4.0
EIKEN Pre-1
Duolingo 105

Additionally, students that have completed 30 undergraduate or 12 graduate credits from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent of these credits from an institution in a waiver country listed below will be exempt from English Language Proficiency test.

Waiver Countries

The United States (including all territories), the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and Canada (except for the Quebec Province), Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guernsey, Guyana, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Federated States of Micronesia, Montserrat, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, Pitcairn Islands, Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, Saint Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Trinidad and Tobago, Tonga, Turks and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands

General Information

  • Tuition*:  $44,400
    Room**:  $6,270
    Board (food):  $4,930
    Activity fee:  $180
    Technology fee:  $420
    Laundry fee:  $80
    Orientation fee:  $60 (one-time fee that covers one-way airport pick-up)

    Total:  $56,340

    *Additional Expenses May Apply:

    Medical insurance:  $500-1,000 per year (estimated)
    Books:  $600-900 per year (estimated)
    Airfare & Personal Expenses:  varies by student

    **Additional fees may apply for certain residence halls.

  • Discover academic scholarships exclusively for international students:

    Type: New Student
    Total Annual Scholarship: $28,000
    Requirements: High school GPA 3.60–4.00, live on campus
    Renewable: Yes, GPA 3.0

    Type: New Student
    Total Annual Scholarship: $25,000
    Requirements: High school GPA 3.00–3.59, live on campus
    Renewable: Yes, GPA 2.0

    Type: New Student
    Total Annual Scholarship: $22,000
    Requirements: High school GPA 2.00–2.99, live on campus
    Renewable: Yes, GPA 2.0

    Type: Catholic School
    Total Annual Scholarship: $1,000
    Requirements: Graduate from a Catholic high school
    Renewable: Yes

    Type: Alumni Legacy
    Total Annual Scholarship: $1,000
    Requirements: Family member has graduated from Saint Mary’s or College of Saint Teresa
    Renewable: Yes

    Type: GAC
    Total Annual Scholarship: $2,000
    Requirements: Completion of at least one year of the Global Assessment Certificate Program.
    Renewable: Yes, GPA 3.0

    Transfer students will be considered for each of the scholarship categories above. Scholarship determination for transfer students with 12 or fewer credits will be made using high school GPA; for those with more than 12 credits, university GPA will be utilized.

  • Fall Semester (2024):

    New Student Arrivals:  August 26 & 27

    International Student Orientation:  August 28

    Start of Classes:  September 3

    Breaks (no classes):

    • Fall Break – October 14, 15
    • Thanksgiving Break – November 27- December 2

     

    Last Day of Classes:  December 11

    Final Exams:  December 13, 14, 16, 17

    Spring Semester (2025):

    New Student Arrivals:  January 2 & 3

    International Student Orientation:  Jaunuary 2 & 3

    Start of Classes:  January 6

    Breaks (no classes):

    • MLK Jr. Day:  January 20
    • Spring Break:  March 1 – 9
    • Easter Break:  April 17 – 21

     

    Last Day of Classes:  April 25

    Final Exams:  April 28, 29, 30 & May 1

When you are admitted

You will need to provide the following:

  • Copy of your passport identification page

  • Original bank statement, investment letter, or government support document showing proof that your financial sponsor has sufficient funds to cover your costs at Saint Mary’s for at least one academic year.