International Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs
Concordia University welcomes applications from international students. The opportunities which occur when interacting with students of varied backgrounds and cultures are exciting and encouraging.
Recommended Deadlines for submitting application:
- Fall Semester: July 1
- Spring Semester: November 1
- Summer Semester: April 1
The following criteria are applicable for students requesting admission to Concordia University who are not United States citizens:
- Application for admission and the $50.00 non-refundable application fee (see below for payment options). There are two ways to apply:
- A copy of the applying student's passport*
- An official copy of transcripts from all previously attended high schools, language schools, colleges and/or universities. Original transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by English translations. All college and/or university transcripts must be accompanied by an evaluation by World Education Services.
- Completed copies of the following forms (available as a PDF), mailed to Concordia University:
- A Statement of Financial Guarantee completed by the student’s financial sponsor and sponsor’s bank, dated within 90 days of the date of application, showing that there are sufficient funds to pay for nine months of tuition and living expenses.
- A completed International Health History form.
- A completed Certificate of Immunization form (required by Oregon state law). Students will not be allowed to register if the form has not been received by Health Services.
- One recommendation from either a current academic instructor or employer/supervisor.
- For admission to a baccalaureate program, a copy of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, which must be 71 or above (internet based), 195 or above (computer based), or 525 or above (paper based), must be submitted. Students with no TOEFL score or a TOEFL score of less than 71 (internet based), 195 (computer based), or 525 (paper based) may be conditionally admitted based on completion of final level at these approved English language schools: The University TOEFL code is 4079. (A TOEFL score is not required for Canadians.)
- For students transferring a visa from another school within the United States, a copy of the student’s current I-20 should be supplied with the US Transfer Information form.
- For Canadian students who are applying as incoming freshmen, an SAT or ACT score must be submitted. The minimum scores are 480 on the critical reading portion of the SAT, or an 18 composite score on the ACT.
* For students bringing dependents to the US, a copy of each dependent's passport must also be received.
Application Fee Payment Options
You may pay the application fee by the following means. Please make sure that your name is written in the memo of any payment with the label "international application fee." Canadian students may pay in Canadian dollars.
- Send a money order of $50 US to our address:
Concordia University
Office of Admission
2811 NE Holman St
Portland OR 97211-6099
USA - Ask someone you may know in the US to send a $50 US check, made payable to Concordia University, to our address (be sure to have your name written on the memo line).
Please direct any questions about international application fee payment to 503-280-8501 or admissions@cu-portland.edu.
After Application
Upon receipt of the above documents and the application fee, the candidate for admission will be considered for acceptance. An I-20 cannot be issued until all items have been received and admission granted.
Upon acceptance to Concordia University, students need to send a tuition deposit of $200 within 30 days of the start of the academic term.
International students with specific admission questions can email the International Student Services Office at admissions@cu-portland.edu.
Admission of Non-native English Speakers to Education Programs
The College of Education welcomes and encourages students of diverse ethnicities and cultures who plan to be future teachers. To help determine if non-native speakers possess the language skills necessary to succeed in an English speaking classroom, a score of 90 on the new iBT exam (TOEFL) must be met by any non-native English speaking student seeking a teaching license in the United States. This test also includes a mandatory speaking component. Candidates who meet this requirement are eligible to be considered for clinical experiences. Candidates who do not meet the English language proficiency requirements may still earn a bachelor's degree in education, but will not be able to pursue an Oregon teacher's license.