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• 472 international students from 79 countries
• 50 Partner Exchange Universities in 23 countries
• 12 languages taught on campus
• 16 different international student associations and nationality clubs
• Home to one of only two World Trade Centers housed on a university campus
• International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) member institution

For information regarding visa policies in your country, advice on U.S. higher educational opportunities and many other topics please contact the EducationUSA Advising Center in your country by visiting Education USA.

International Admission

Who is an International Student?

At the University of Montana, you are considered an international student if:

• You are not a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, member of a Jay Treaty Tribe or refugee; Or
• You are living in the U.S. under an F, B, H, J, L or M visa

International Application Procedures

1. Submit an international undergraduate application and $36 application fee ($30 for paper application).
2. Submit an official English language proficiency score report.
3. Submit official/certified academic records from all secondary or university education completed.
4. Submit a statement of financial support that covers one year of your costs at The University of Montana.
5. Submit a SEVIS Transfer Form if you are a transfer student from a U.S. university or College.

Admissions Requirements

You must meet the following admission requirements in addition to completing the international application procedures:

• An English language proficiency score showing one of the following:
  • 61 iBT (173CBT/500PBT) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
  • 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
  • 69 on the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB); or
  • 440 on the SAT Writing Section; or
  • 18 on the Combined English/Writing section of the ACT
• A minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for freshman applicants or a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for transfer applicants. The admissions office will determine grade point average if one is not available on a student's academic record.
• A statement of financial support that verifies that $ 25,563 will be available to you to cover estimated costs for the academic year.

Conditional Admission to The University of Montana

Students who do not have the required English language proficiency for admission to The University of Montana but are academically eligible may be considered for Conditional Admission. If students are admitted conditionally, they will be required to attend the English Language Institute until they receive the appropriate TOEFL score or a recommendation from the English language Institute.

Study English at The University of Montana

Students who would like to study English at The University of Montana but not enter a degree program should contact the English Language Institute directly at http://www.umt.edu/elp/ for more information.

Contacting Admissions

If you have questions about international admission, please contact Julie Cahill (International Admissions Counselor) or call Enrollment Services - Admissions at 001-406-243-6266.