国际 研究生 Students

Come for a world-class education, and discover a home-away-from-home. Each international student brings his or her own unique experiences, 视角, 以及学术目标. Yet many students face common challenges such as adjusting to American culture, developing English language skills, securing student visas, coping with pressures from home, 资助教育, and establishing new support networks. Alfred University is committed to working with you to ensure you have a quality educational experience.

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国际 students interested in our graduate programs must meet the requirements necessary of all our applicants for our on-campus programs.

Specific 国际 Requirements

English Language Proficiency Requirements

The language of instruction at Alfred University is English. All international applicants who have not received a baccalaureate or master's degree from a US institution must take one of the following examinations:

  • 托福考试
    Written Exam: A score of 590 or better (550 for the MFA program) Internet Based Test: A score of 90 or better
  • 雅思考试
    6分.5 (6.0 for the MFA program) or better is required.

We exempt only English-speaking citizens of Australia, 百慕大, 加拿大, 英国, 爱尔兰, 牙买加, 新西兰, 尼日利亚, 特立尼达拉岛, 和西印度群岛.

Required Financial Documentation

Evidence of Financial Support - The Department of Homeland Security requires Alfred University to verify that a student planning to study in the United States on a F-1 visa can provide financial evidence documenting sufficient funds for their student careers. To verify evidence of financial support, please submit the appropriate form below in order for the Committee on 招生 to make a decision on the application. The form is required to be submitted along with the application.

研究生 Student Certification of Finances

Photocopy of Passport Page with Picture and Full Name

研究生 Student Transcripts

Applicants must provide official transcripts (in English) of all previous work at the college level, including proof that you hold the baccalaureate degree equivalent to a US 4-year degree.

The baccalaureate degree must be appropriate to the particular course of study and be considered legitimate preparation for the field of study to which the student is being admitted. Some students may be accepted with the condition that undergraduate coursework be completed.

All academic records which are not in English MUST be certified true copies issued by the educational institution which you attended. Notarized copies are not acceptable. Any translated record should be literal, 不解释, and must be accompanied by a copy of the original document. The only acceptable translations are those conducted and certified by the issuing institution, or by one of the following evaluation services:

A 3.0/4.0 (65% OR greater) GPA or better is recommended.

The School of Art and Design
A portfolio is required for all applicants to the School of Art and Design by February 1. 了解更多有关 graduate art portfolio.

Consideration will be given to graduate work done at other accredited institutions. Such credit must be in courses which were clearly at the graduate level with a grade of B or better, and appropriate to your program of study at Alfred University. Transfer credits must fit within the six consecutive calendar years of a student's academic program. The student's advisor and program department chairperson or program director must approve each transfer credit. Normally the maximum number of credits which may be transferred is six credits for MA, 硕士或硕士学位, and twenty credits in doctoral programs. No transfer of credit is permitted for the MFA degree.

健康 and Immunization Forms

All students attending Alfred University must comply with New York State health regulations and submit these forms prior to attendance.