International Students

You're welcome here!

No matter where you are from, we welcome you to Alvernia University as your new home. International Admissions is responsible for providing you support and assistance, not only with your visa process and requirements but also your unique needs as an international student.

when you have the below required documents:

IELTS Scores or Duolingo
Financial Statement with minimum $41,000 available balance

To begin classes August 21 (Fall 2025), applications and supporting materials must be submitted by July 5.

Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions

Sibel Ahi, Alvernia's senior director of international recruitment, about the university. Register below:

January 7: 9 am EDT
January 12: 2 pm EDT
January 24: 8 am EST
January 27: 8 pm EST
January 30: 9pm EST

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International Students

Virtual Tour

If you're a prospective student thinking about visiting Alvernia, or if you're a current student who wants to learn more about what we have to offer, this self-guided tour includes nearly two dozen stops across our locations, featuring 360-degree panorama views, videos and more.

Required Supporting Materials

Official copies of all education credentials, such as high school transcripts or equivalent high school completion certificate.
Foreign Credential Equivalency Report(s) of all documents must be submitted, with a copy of the original documents. Suggested agencies include , , and .
Financial Statement via the International Student Certification of Finance.
Two letters of recommendation are required, only if applying to the Nursing program. The letter writer must submit them to the Admissions Office on behalf of the student. The student cannot send their own copies of letters of recommendation.

English Language Proficiency

All students who are non-native English speakers or come from a country where English is not the official language will be required to provide proof of English proficiency. Please use the to verify if your country is considered an English-speaking territory. Students may take the or to verify their own English Proficiency.

Minimum Score Requirements:

TOEFL: 75 or higher for the Internet-based test.
IELTS: 5.5 or higher.
DUOLINGO: 95 or higher.
PTE: 60 or higher

English proficiency testing may be waived if a student has had at least two consecutive years of education in an American high school or institution of higher education. A transcript from the American school attended should suffice as proof of proficiency, unless otherwise determined by the Admissions Office.

International Student Handbook