Office of Graduate Studies International Considerations

International students comprise a significant portion of our applicants and our graduate student body. At the Fall 2008 census, international students representing 96 countries made up 19% of our total graduate enrollment.

While many aspects of the application process are the same for all students, applicants from outside the U.S. have a few additional application requirements. Our international applicants come from a wide variety of linguistic and educational backgrounds and are affected by U.S. immigration regulations.

If you are not a U.S. citizen or you have been educated outside the U.S. you may be asking yourself these questions:

    Is my degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree?
    Will I have enough money to support myself and my family?
    Am I prepared for graduate coursework taught in English?
    Am I allowing enough time to meet deadlines and to schedule my visa appointment?
    Will I need a form from UNL for a visa interview?
    How should I prepare for arriving in the United States?

These resources will help you answer your questions.