NAU is built on a student-first foundation—this was true when we opened our doors 120 years ago, and it’s true now. The traditions and values of our past inform the innovations that help us shape the future. We deliver world-class academic programs for a world-ready generation. In every classroom, top-flight research powers personalized teaching.

Academics

With more than 20 locations statewide, NAU has a total of 28,718 students enrolled in more than 180 undergraduate programs, over 100 online degree programs, and more than 90 undergraduate and graduate certificates. The university offers flexibility to its students through in-person and online modes of teaching.

International Admissions

NAU has a designated office to support its international students’ needs while studying through its Center for International Education. There are several programs and levels of education that students can choose from. The university offers different options for international students:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Program in Intensive English (PIE)
• Exchange Student Program 
• Sponsored students
• Statewide
• Yuma in-person programs
• Non-Degree Admissions 
• Graduate Degree 

Application Requirements for Undergraduate Students

• Online application and a $50 application fee
• Copy of passport
• Copy of official transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Proof of financial support

Application Requirements for Graduate Students

• Graduate college requirements
• Degree availability for those who have an F-1 or J-1 visa
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Program in Intensive English
• Visa and immigration information
• Financial guarantee form
• Student health insurance

Program in Intensive English (PIE) Students 

International Students are offered the option to learn English on a more advanced level to help them succeed in their academic journey at NAU. 

Application Requirements:

• $50 application fee
• Copy of valid passport
• Copy of transcripts 
• Copy of English test scores
• Proof of financial support

Tuition and Fees

For graduate students, the cost of tuition per year is as follows:

• $10,650 for Flagstaff campus
• $7,950 for statewide campuses
• $10,920 for online
• $7,950 for Yuma campus

International Student and Scholar Services

NAU has an International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), which offers specialized assistance to international students, scholars, employees, and dependents. 

List of Available Scholarships:

• International Student Scholarships
• International Excellence Award (tuition award/waiver)
• Global Achievement Award (worth $10,000)
• International Baccalaureate Scholarship (worth $5,000)
• Graduate Assistantships
• NAU Foundation Scholarships
• NAU College & Department Scholarships
• Prestigious Scholarships
• Private Donor Scholarships

For more information about the abovementioned scholarships at NAU, click here.

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