Graduate International Admission
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Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University of Dayton is a top-tier, doctoral-level university located in the Midwestern city of Dayton, Ohio.
An international student seeking admission to any graduate program must have completed a minimum of 16 years of education, including the equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Coursework taken at technical or non-university affiliated institutions may not be considered for academic credit. The education ministry in the applicant's home country must officially recognize each school as a degree-granting institution.
Explore this page for application instructions, tips and deadlines, as well as admission requirements. If you have questions, please contact us and let our team know how we can help.
How to Apply
To apply, submit the application for your desired degree program:
- Graduate application (for master's degree programs and graduate certificates)
- Doctoral application (for Ph.D. and D.E. programs)
Once your application is complete, the admission evaluation and review process takes approximately 6-8 weeks for most programs. However, the process may take longer in certain programs.
When completing your address on your application, your permanent address must be your home country address, even if you are currently residing in the United States. Your mailing address should be the current location where you are residing. Do not list the United States address of a friend or relative.
You can check your application status at any time by visiting your application portal. You may also contact our office with questions at goglobalgraduate@udayton.edu.
Application Tips
- Review admission requirements for your program at least 4 months prior to the application deadline
- Send all documents in a single email message to goglobalgraduate@udayton.edu for processing.
- Log into your application portal to confirm enrollment and check on your application status.
- Contact your academic department regarding program information, transfer credits, curriculum, and graduate assistantships.
Credential Evaluations
Applicants who have completed or are in the process of completing an undergraduate or graduate degree at institutions outside of the United States are required to submit academic records to complete their credential evaluation.
Evaluations are a required component since they determine how your academics are graded compared to the U.S. education system. Be sure to follow the steps below to secure your credential evaluation:
- Applicants can create a WES account by visiting: https://applications.wes.org/createaccount/login/login
- Select the course-by-course evaluation option to ensure that your evaluation meets our requirements for admission review.
- To ensure that the University of Dayton receives an official copy of your evaluation, select it from the drop-down box and add it as a recipient.
If you provided a WES transcript reflecting in-progress study, a follow-up WES course-by-course evaluation showing the complete academic record and degree conferral may be required. Applicants are responsible for paying all fees for such evaluations, upgrades, as well as making arrangements with WES to send and receive their documents.
International applicants must have all transcripts officially translated into English. Both the unofficial and the English translated version must be submitted. WES evaluations do not include translation services. WES does not provide translation services.
For more information, WES applicants can visit: https://www.wes.org/contact-us/ for assistance.
Video Guides
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to create your account and submit your application.
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to confirm your admission after your are accepted to the University of Dayton.
Application Deadlines
The University of Dayton's calendar is divided into three terms. Your program may have specific application deadlines, so please review the details of your chosen program. If a specific date is not provided, the follow deadlines for international students are:
- Fall term (August through December) — May 1
- Spring term (January through April) — November 1
- Summer term (May through July) — Case-by-case basis, no later than March 1
Should you be unable to attend a specific term, please return to your admission portal to submit a new application for a future term. Any submitted application documents will be moved to the new term application. Updated financial documentation may be required.
Admission Requirements
Application requirements, entry terms and deadlines vary by program. To find specific information on application requirements please review the details of your chosen program.
We will accept admission documents through email. Please email your documents as .pdf attachments in a single email message to goglobalgraduate@udayton.edu.
Most programs will require:
Submit either the graduate application or doctoral application, based on the degree program you plan to pursue.
A recommendation form will be sent directly to the individual(s) listed on the application. Alternatively, letters may be sent to goglobalgraduate@udayton.edu directly from the recommender.
A personal statement / writing sample should be uploaded to the application.
Applicants who have completed or are in the process of completing an undergraduate or graduate degree at institutions outside of the United States are required to submit academic records to complete their credential evaluation.
Evaluations are a required component since they determine how your academics are graded compared to the U.S. education system. Be sure to follow the steps below to secure your credential evaluation:
- Applicants can create a WES account by visiting: https://applications.wes.org/createaccount/login/login
- Select the course-by-course evaluation option to ensure that your evaluation meets our requirements for admission review.
- To ensure that the University of Dayton receives an official copy of your evaluation, select it from the drop-down box and add it as a recipient.
If you provided a WES transcript reflecting in-progress study, a follow-up WES course-by-course evaluation showing the complete academic record and degree conferral may be required. Applicants are responsible for paying all fees for such evaluations, upgrades, as well as making arrangements with WES to send and receive their documents.
International applicants must have all transcripts officially translated into English. Both the unofficial and the English translated version must be submitted. WES evaluations do not include translation services. WES does not provide translation services.
Scores should be sent directly to the University of Dayton from the testing center using code 1834.
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You must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study.
If you have dependents, a copy of their passport(s) and additional proof of funding of $3,210 USD per dependent and $5,090 USD for a spouse.
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Applicants to the Master of Finance - STEM, Ph.D. in Theological Studies, Master of Professional Accounting, selected master's program within the School of Education and Health Science, Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering and the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering may require a graduate entrance exam, such as the GRE or GMAT. Scores should be sent directly to the University of Dayton from the testing center using code 1834.
Documents must be sent directly from the institution to:
Office of International Admission
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2713
Cost
Costs for international graduate students vary. You can find detailed cost information on the international graduate tuition and costs page. The amount that financial documents for graduate programs are required to show typically range between $26,870 - $55,495 (Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
Assistantships
Students interested in graduate assistantships need approval from their academic department prior to issuing immigration documents.
