International Students

The University of Jamestown welcomes the cultural diversity international students bring to our liberal arts community. The majority of our students are from rural communities in the American Midwest, and University of Jamestown believes that introducing students to other cultures is a valuable part of a liberal arts education. Students enroll from a number of foreign countries including Belarus, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Spain, South Africa, United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe.

International Student Admission Requirements

International students apply to the University of Jamestown using the following steps:

1. Complete the online International Student Application (no application fee).
2. Submit official transcripts from all secondary schools and universities you have attended, (including those from English-speaking countries). International students are required to submit their academic transcripts to InCRED Transcript Evaluation Services for evaluation. Information and procedures can be found at incredevals.org. 
3. Provide a score from the TOEFL (code is 6318). A minimum TOEFL score of 525 on the paper test, 197 on the computerized version or 70 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT). The TOEFL may be substituted by the IELTS exam with a minimum score of 6.0 overall and a 5.5 minimum on any one test section. ACT or SAT scores are optional. (Note: if you are from an English-speaking country, the TOEFL requirement may be waived.)
4. Provide documentation of sufficient financial resources. The United States Department of Homeland Security regulations require international students to demonstrate the ability to finance their education prior to the release of their DHS Form I-20. The University will accept a dated bank statement with an official signature. The University of Jamestown will accept a dated bank statement with official signature.