Graduate Program F-1 International Applicant Checklist
Create your account on the MySFBU Applicant Portal.
Complete the online application for your intended degree program.
No application fees
Official Transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. Electronic transcripts sent directly from the issuing institutions are accepted.
Good academic standing at the last institution attended is required
Bachelors degree with a CGPA of 2.5 or above is required. A GPA below 2.5 does not qualify for admission.
WES Required
Evidence of English Proficiency for Non-Native English Speakers
IELTS(Academic) 5.5
TOEFL(iBT) 59
GMAT/GRE test score is optional.
Financial Support Document: provide a recent financial support document indicating a minimum amount of $39,800 available to pursue your studies in the first academic year at SFBU (any one of the following):
A current bank letter and bank statement
A loan letter from a lending institution
Copies of fixed deposits
An affidavit of support or sponsor letter is required if the funds are not in your name.
Your Passport
Additional suggested indicators of potential success at SFBU. Provide evidence of one or more of the following:
Additional undergraduate and or graduate degrees and certifications
Previous coursework or training in the intended field of study
Work experience (detailed letter from employer indicating job description and skills)
Achievement in sports, music and or other creative pursuits
Involvement in community or volunteer services
Fluency in multiple foreign languages
Personal statement (tell us about yourself, your academic background, strengths and weaknesses, and career goals)
Resume (provide proof of skills listed on your resume)
Other special skills
https://www.sfbu.edu/admissions/graduate/international
