Columbia College - International Students

International Graduate Admissions

Each graduate program has multiple admission categories which require varying application materials. All documents and fees must be received before Columbia college will issue an I-20 Form. To be considered for full admission to any graduate program, applicants must submit the following:

1. Undergraduate degree from a recognized regionally accredited US institution or international equivalent.
2. Official transcript from your degree-granting institution
3. Official transcripts for all prerequisite coursework completed (click for pre-requisites for MBA, MAMS and MSCJ)
4. Unofficial transcripts for every institution attended (unless official is submitted*)
5. English Proficiency
1. TOEFL iBT score 79
2. TOEFL pBTscore 550
3. IELTS minimum 6.5 overall, no band score below 6.0
6. Three strong letters of recommendation
7. Personal goal statement of 300-500 words in essay format discussing your motivations and future goals
8. Resume
   *Official transcripts must be submitted for every international institution attended or from any institution where graduate transfer credit will be requested.

General admission requirements include an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Recommendations, resume and a personal goal statement also are substantive components in the admissions criteria.

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Teacher Certification Programs require the submission of a notarized affidavit of moral character. Consideration for admission will be at the discretion of the respective department.

Students not meeting graduate program admission standards may be considered for conditional admission.