Application Process

We are excited to learn of your interest in joining Augsburg!

Attending a university far from home is exciting, and at times, intimidating. At Augsburg, we work hard to make sure you feel at home. Through our student-centered approach, faculty and staff are committed to educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Choose your program

Deadlines

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I apply as an international student?

You should apply for admission as an international student if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and are applying as a degree seeking student.  Non-degree seeking exchange students interested in studying at Augsburg on a J-1 visa should apply through our Augsburg Exchange program.

Is there an application fee?

Yes, all international applicants must submit a non-refundable application fee of $100.00 (US Dollars). We won’t be able to review your application or make an admissions decision until this fee has been submitted.

I/my parents have applied for a green card (U.S. permanent residency). Am I still considered an international student?

Yes. You are still considered an international student until you have received the green card.

How do I provide proof of English Proficiency and can English proficiency be waived?

To fulfill Augsburg University’s English Language Proficiency Requirement, all applicants must provide evidence of a sufficient command of both written and spoken English. Non-native to the US English language speakers may be exempt from this requirement and request a waiver based on the successful demonstration of one of the following (applicants may be asked to provide official documentation):

• Completion of a previous high school diploma, undergraduate or graduate degree who reside in English-speaking countries and/or study in English-medium institutions outside of the United States.
• Completion of a previous high school diploma that includes a minimum of 4 credits of English or equivalent of the MN Department of Education High School degree requirements), undergraduate or graduate degree at a college or university within the United States.
• Completion of at least one semester of study (12 credits or more) as an exchange student at Augsburg University with the GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• For the purpose of accessing English Language proficiency, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score of 570 and/or ACT English and Reading score of 22.
• Completion of one academic year of transferable college level English courses (e.g.: Composition, writing, etc.) at a college or university within the United States, with equivalent grades of a B or higher.
• Completion of at least level 4 of the Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) at the University of Minnesota.
• NORAM applicants who have achieved a grade of 4 or higher in the core subject of English from videregående skole (high school).

Outside of the exemptions listed above, prospective international students may demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  • Minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with a sub-score of 20 on the written and 20 on the speaking sections. (The Augsburg University TOEFL code is 6014.)
  • Score of 8.5 or better on the TOEFL Essentials exam.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • Score report of 6.5.
• Duolingo English Exam
  • Score of 105.

Score reports must be sent to Augsburg directly from the testing center. 

What scholarships am I eligible for as an international student? How can I apply for a scholarship?

Incoming first-year and transfer degree seeking international students to our undergraduate program will automatically be awarded an International Regents Scholarship of $30,000 per year (contingent upon the student living on campus and will be reduced to $25,000/per year if the student decides to live off campus*).  International students applying for our Graduate Programs unfortunately are not eligible to receive any Augsburg scholarships.

Will my International Regents Scholarship renew? Do I need to reapply for it each year?

Your International Regents Scholarship will renew each year you are enrolled in your undergraduate program at Augsburg for up to 4 years.  You do not need to reapply for it and the amount of your scholarship will not change based on your on or off campus living situation once you have started in your degree program.

I attended a college/university after finishing high school. Can I apply as a freshman, even if I have a few credits?

No. Anyone who attended a college/university after finishing high school must apply as a transfer student.

I want to transfer credit for my classes at a university outside of the United States. Will I receive transfer credit?

International students who attended universities outside of the United States must submit official transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions attended and may be required to provide a Professional Credential Evaluation from World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators or any NACES accredited organization upon the request from Augsburg.

I am applying as a freshman. Do my high school transcripts need to be officially evaluated? 

All high school transcripts are evaluated by Augsburg. We do not require official evaluations of high school transcripts but please be sure to have an accompanying English translated copy of your transcripts if the original is in another language.

I submitted my application. How long will it take before I learn about my admission decision?

Applicants may be informed within 3-4 business weeks regarding their admission decision along with information about scholarship award, if eligible.

Have a question that was not answered? No problem. Contact internationaladmissions@augsburg.edu at any point with questions about our campus community or application process. Zoom meetings are also available and can be scheduled by contacting us.