International graduate students who wish to enter the Missouri University of Science and Technology are required to:

1. Submit an application for admission. For admission form, click here
2. Submit at the earliest possible date official transcripts from all schools attended. GRE scores are required. Please contact department for minimum requirements. The applicant will be notified when evaluation completed.

3. Except for those for whom English is their native language and whose schooling has been in English, demonstrate by one of the following procedures a sufficient command of English to pursue work at the Missouri University of Science and Technology:

   a.  Take the TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 paper-based/213 computer-based. Each student is responsible for obtaining all information concerning the test from:

   Test of a English as a Foreign Language
   Educational Testing Service
   Box 899
   Princeton, NJ 08540 USA

   The TOEFL Bulletin of Information and registration form also may be obtained in a number of cities outside the United States. They often are available at one of the following: American embassies and consulates, Offices of the United States Information Service (USIS), United States educational commissions and foundations abroad, and binational centers.

   b.  Take the test of International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum acceptable overall band score is 6.5. Each student is responsible for obtaining all information concerning the test from:

   IELTS Administration
   7900 W. Division
   River Forest, IL 60305 USA

    c.  Students may submit proof of completion of a recognized U.S-based  English as a Second Language program.

    d.  Meeting minimum test scores for academic admission by placement testing through Missouri S&T’s Applied Language Institute.

4. International students transferring from another American college or university are eligible to transfer if  1) they have been enrolled full-time at the school they were last authorized to attend during the term immediately preceding the transfer or last preceding vacation period; and  2) they plan to be full-time students at Missouri S&T and are financially able to attend Missouri S&T. See school transfer eligibility form for more information.

5. Financial aid for graduate students is infrequent and only for highest achieving students academically. There are a limited number of graduate research assistantships and teaching assistantships that are awarded through individual departments. In order to be issued immigration documents, such as I-20, DS-2019, students must submit a statement verifying ability to provide financial support, such as a financial statement made by the sponsor or bank, indicating source and amount of funds available per year. Click here to see an estimate of yearly expenses at Missouri S&T. Click here for an example of a financial statement. sampleBankStatement.pdf

    

   All of these completed application materials, except item no. 5, must be received by the deadlines below or admission will be delayed one semester:

   • Fall semester – June 15
   • Spring semester – Nov. 15
   • Summer session – April 1
     
      

MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE

In addition to these requirements for admission, international students must also purchase mandatory health insurance. This includes all F-1 and J-1 visa students. J-1 visa students whose spouse and/or children are living in the United States are required to carry health insurance for their dependents as well.

An independent carrier, working through Missouri S&T’s Office of International Affairs, provides an insurance policy at a reasonable cost. Premiums must be paid within two weeks of the beginning of the fall and spring semester. (Summer premiums are included in the spring semester.)

For more information on the mandatory health insurance requirements for international students, contact the Office of International Affairs, 103 Norwood Hall, 573-341-4208, or email ia@mst.edu.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS/TB TESTING

Students must have a health history and immunization record on file at Missouri S&T Student Health Services.

All international students are required to have a Mantoux skin test for tuberculosis administered in the United States and a reported reading in millimeters. Testing with the Mantoux two-step skin test must be done or verified, at no charge, at Missouri S&T Student Health Center. If a skin test is positive, a further test involving a chest X-ray must be administered to determine if active tuberculosis is present.

All students who test positive for tuberculosis shall be offered tuberculosis medication and must be directly observed taking their medicine at Student Health Center for the designated time period.

Enrollment is contingent upon completion of TB testing and possible treatment as described above.

For other immunization requirements for all students, click on Missouri S&T Student Health Services