Are you an international student looking for more information on Foster’s Full-time MBA program? Listed below, you will find information on English language proficiency, financial aid, and more. If you would you like to be put in touch with a current international student send an to email [email protected]. Be sure to include your country, professional background and goals, and write “International Prospective Student Inquiry” in the subject line.
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Admissions
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Proficiency in English is required for admission to a graduate program at the University of Washington. If your native language is not English, you are required to demonstrate English language proficiency in one of the following ways:
- An earned and bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree (or an internationally recognized academic degree at the same level) from an accredited institution for which English was the medium of instruction.
- Residency: For applicants using an English medium of instruction (MOI) degree to meet the English Language Proficiency requirement, the following residency conditions apply [Note: students that are non-native English speakers will be asked if they meet these residency requirements in the Graduate School application]:
- For institutions located in an English-speaking country: The student must have been in residence in that country for the full duration of enrollment in the degree program.
- For institutions located in countries where English is not the official or dominant language: The student must have been in residence on, or in close proximity to, the degree granting campus for the full duration of enrollment. Remote, distance, online, or primarily offsite enrollment does not satisfy the residency requirement.
- English Language Documentation: Official documentation from the applicant’s degree-granting institutions verifying that all instruction is in English (as described in the Graduate Admissions page) is required, except for degrees from accredited institutions in the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Canada, Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, the United States, or the Virgin Islands.
- Complete English Language Proficiency exam and send official scores electronically to the University of Washington via testing center. An offer of admission cannot be extended prior to the receipt of official scores. Test scores are valid for two years and must be valid on the date the application is submitted. Refer to the table below for accepted exams and score requirements.
| English Language Proficiency Exam | Minimum Score Requirement | Program Codes for Official Score Submission |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 5 (100iBT for tests taken before Jan. 21, 2026) | 4854 |
| IELTS | 7.0 or higher | 365 |
| Duolingo | 130 or higher | University of Washington Graduate Admissions |
NOTE: Most test scores are valid for two years. Applicants with scores below the minimum score requirements are highly encouraged to retake their chosen exam before submitting an application. Official test scores must be sent directly to the University of Washington Graduate School by the application deadline.
Financial Aid
Scholarships
If you are seeking scholarships or grants, you may want to consider international programs such as Fulbright and Muskie Fellowships, and other scholarship/grant programs that are designed to support students pursuing graduate study outside their home countries. Many countries also offer government scholarships for overseas graduate study. EduPASS is a resource that provides financial aid information and tips for international students. More scholarship information can be found at Funding for U.S. Study Online.
Private Loans
As an international student you may also qualify for private loans with a creditworthy U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident co-signer. You may also want to investigate private educational loans available from your home country.
Merit-based Aid
As an international student you may be eligible for merit-based aid. All applicants to the Full-time MBA program are automatically considered.
Career Resources
Work & Visa Information
- International Students & Scholars Office (ISS)
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