Apply online through the Common Application (CA) or the Coalition for College Application (CoA).
International Students

Global university
The world at Rochester
The University of Rochester prides itself on being a global institution. We’re home to more than 4,800 international students and scholars from around the globe. As a Rochester student, you’ll join a welcoming and diverse community that embraces students from all backgrounds and more than 120 different countries.
Who is considered an international student?
You are considered an international student if you are not a United States citizen or a permanent resident.
Note: Undocumented or DACA students (sometimes known as “Dreamers”) should follow the application process for domestic (non-international) applicants to the University of Rochester.

Applying as an international student
To become an undergraduate student at the University of Rochester in Arts, Sciences & Engineering, you must apply either as a first-year or a transfer applicant.
If you’re interested in studying solely at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music for a bachelor of music degree, you must apply directly through the Eastman School application and should not submit either the Common Application or Coalition for College Application.

Scholarships and financial aid
We understand that there are numerous factors that may affect a student’s ability to pay for their college education. In some cases, the University will work with students and their families to identify available financial resources to make it possible for the student to attend.
During the application process, international applicants are required to demonstrate they have the financial means (either through private funds or sponsorship) to attend the University of Rochester. The documentation you must submit will depend on whether or not you require need-based financial aid.
English language exams
If your native language is not English and you completed your secondary or higher education in a non-native English speaking country, you must take the Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, or IELTS to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Students choosing to submit TOEFL scores can only submit results from the TOEFL iBT or Paper-Delivered Test administered at proctored test locations. The University of Rochester is not accepting results from the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test or the TOEFL ITP Assessment.
Exam | Recommended score |
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Duolingo English Test | 120 |
IELTS | 7.5 |
TOEFL iBT or Paper-Delivered Test | 100 Writing=25 Speaking=24 Reading=26 Listening=25 |
Admission to the University of Rochester is based on a holistic review process. Applicants whose test scores fall outside of the ranges displayed above are still encouraged to apply. If we evaluate your English proficiency to be at a level that would benefit from additional support to succeed at Rochester, you may gain admission through the English for Academic Purposes Program (EAPP).
EAPP is a two-semester program that gives students additional time to focus on critical reading, reasoning, writing, and research skills. Students in EAPP begin coursework for their Rochester degree and EAPP in their first semester. Applicants to Rochester cannot apply directly to EAPP.
TOEFL school code
Use school code 2928 to have ETS send your TOEFL results to the University of Rochester.
Requests to waive English proficiency exams
You can submit an English Proficiency Waiver Request if you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- You are a native speaker of English.
- You completed at least three years of high school where English was the primary language of instruction.
- You are a transfer applicant who has completed a year or more of college-level courses taught in the United States, including at least one writing-intensive course.
Waiver requests will be reviewed after the submission of an application and transcript. If approved, your application status will automatically be updated. International applicants must submit English proficiency exam scores or request a waiver by their application deadline.
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