Office of International Admissions
Their website is located here.
English Language Requirements and TOEFL
TOEFL
Prospective students must demonstrate a level of English proficiency adequate for graduate study. In addition to the general application requirements, international applicants whose first language is not English must submit recent scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL must have been taken within two years prior to application. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 for the written version, 213 for the computer-based version, or 79 for the Internet-based version is ordinarily required for admission to graduate programs. Official TOEFL test scores must be sent by the testing centers directly to the Office of Graduate Studies. For TOEFL tests, the Educational Testing Service’s assigned school code for the Office of Graduate Studies at Indiana University is 1324.
The TOEFL is administered by Education Testing Service once each month at locations throughout the world. Information about registering to take the TOEFL may be obtained from Education Testing Service at http://www.toefl.org and from the international student offices listed above.
English Language Placement Test
International students whose first language is not English must also take an Indiana University English language placement test. This test must be taken upon arrival at Indiana University and before initial registration. Diagnostic results from this test are used to prescribe specific English language courses to remediate any weaknesses in English skills necessary for graduate-level study. International students who meet other admission criteria are admitted conditionally and their enrollment in graduate course work may be prohibited or restricted until English language deficiencies are remediated.
Financial Aid for International Students
Financial aid for international students is limited. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents may qualify for financial assistance from the U.S. Federal Government or the Indiana State Government.
Graduate students usually apply for Associate Instructor or Graduate Assistant positions directly in the school or department. Often, these awards are available only to students who have completed one year of graduate study. Both of these positions require excellent English speaking skills and competition for them is intense. Awards usually cover some of the cost of tuition and provide a stipend.
Because financial aid is so limited, we encourage all international students to look for other forms of support. You may find scholarships available in you own country from the government, from corporations, or from private foundations. If you can visit an overseas advising center, the center will have books you can consult. The World Wide Web can also provide useful information. Some useful sources include:
General Information and Useful Advice
Information on How to Apply for Grants
Graduate Fellowships
Commercial Cosigner Loans
Finally, after their first semester at Indiana University, international students can usually work on campus. During regular semesters, students may work up to 20 hours a week. During the summer, they can work 40 hours a week. Although on-campus work can help you with educational expenses, money you hope to earn from such employment cannot be use to support your initial request for a student visa.
We hope this information helps you plan for studying at Indiana University. Good luck in your search.