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International Admissions Information

The Ohio University External Student Program does admit international students.

Please note that all courses are taught in English and you will need excellent English skills to be successful in this program.

To apply, you must have an External Student Program brochure, as it has the application for admission. You can request this through our form or by phone. (We do not yet have access to a secure server, so we do not accept applications across the internet.)

Admissions Requirements

You must have the equivalent to an United States high school diploma.

O-levels

O-levels are sufficient for admission to Ohio University provided you have six (6) O-levels with grades of "C" or higher including English, Math, and a laboratory science. A certified copy of your official O-level certificate is required.

A-levels

A-levels are sufficient for admission to Ohio University provided you have earned a grade of "D" or higher. We recommend that students complete their A-levels. A-levels may be granted some college credit in transfer if you have earned a grade of "B" or higher. Before credit can be awarded, however, we need a certified copy of your actual A-level certificate as well as copies of the exam syllabi. The syllabi would be reviewed by our faculty to determine whether credit should be awarded and, if so, how it should be matched to OU courses.

TOEFL Exams

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is not required for admission to the External Student Program. However, all of our courses are taught in English and to be successful you will need strong English skills.

International College and University Transfer Credit

We accept some credits in transfer from international colleges and universities. The Ohio University Examiner makes all determinations regarding what credits we will or will not accept. We need to have sealed, official transcripts in English or, if your school does not provide transcripts in English, then we need a copy of your original transcripts with a certified English translation for evaluation. Because we have to send these to the University Examiner, there is additional time required for processing admission of international students.

Visa information

Admission to the External Student Program does NOT qualify a student to receive a Visa for entrance to the United States. To be eligibile to receive a student Visa, you must be admitted to an on-campus program of study. If you are interested in studying in the United States with Ohio University, visit the International Admissions page for the information you need.

How long?

Once we have received all of your application materials (application, application fee, and transcripts), we will send any transcripts to the University Examiner for evaluation and the appropriate worksheets. You will receive an admissions packet from your advisor with a copy of your transcript evaluation and an overview of your remaining requirements. Due to the nature of the Ohio University degree programs, we will not be able to give you a checklist of courses to take.

After you receive your packet

You should contact your advisor with any questions you have and begin to arrange to take courses. Making regular and timely contact with your advisor is one key to being successful in the degree process.

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