University Of New Hampshire
105 Main St, Durham, NH 03824, United States

We’re New Hampshire’s flagship public research university. This means we’re committed to pursuing research that contributes to the greater good. With award-winning faculty, cutting-edge facilities and a beautiful New England main campus within reach of the mountains, the ocean and the city of Boston, we put you at the edge of possible. 94% Undergraduate Success Rate - 2022 FIRST DESTINATION SURVEY #1 Highest Sustainability Rating - AASHE R1 Top-Tier Research University - CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATION For more than 150 years, UNH has delivered hands-on learning, research and work experiences that bring together students, faculty and private and public partners to create life-changing opportunities and innovative solutions in our neighborhoods and across the world.

$65 for non-residents
Fee waivers can be requested through the Common Application.

Pay online at the time you submit your Common Application.

Additional Documentation

The University of New Hampshire will accept unofficial documents for undergraduate international students to complete their application. Upon confirmation of enrollment, UNH will require official copies of documents that were previously submitted as unofficial. All official documents must be received by June 30.

All paper materials for any undergraduate application should be sent to the following address:

UNH Admissions
3 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824

  • Please use black ink when submitting any paper materials, and be sure to include a date of birth on all paper materials.
  • There are no interviews as part of the application process.
  • International Students should include a photocopy of the passport page with biographic information.
  • All offers of admission are considered conditional and are subject to the verification of satisfactory achievement when final transcripts are reviewed by the Admission Committee.
  • Secondary and/or university transcript(s) of any coursework taken prior to applying to UNH, with English translations, are required. International documents received by UNH Admissions are verified, scanned, and confidentially destroyed. Official documents submitted will not be returned to the student.
  • Ideally, the letter should be from a student's school counselor or teacher. UNH does not require more than one recommendation and our preference is to receive no more than two. Excess recommendations may delay the admissions review process.
  • English Proficiency

    Demonstration of English Proficiency is required if English is not a student’s first language. The scores must be sent directly from the agency. English proficiency waivers from an institution are considered on a case-by-case basis.  UNH’s CEEB code for TOEFL is: 3918

    The following tests are accepted, along with minimum scores:

  • TOEFL iBT: 80
  • TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59
  • Duolingo English Test (English Proficiency Test): 120

https://admissions.unh.edu/apply/international-students#requirements

Early Action offers students with a strong interest in UNH the opportunity to receive an admission decision earlier in the process (by the end of January). Students admitted during Early Action have until May 1 to enroll.

The Common Application must be received by November 15, in order to be classified as Early Action. Supporting documents needed to complete your application must be received by December 12. Incomplete Early Applications will be deferred to our Regular Decision pool for review with a decision release date in March.

You will receive a confirmation email from UNH with instructions on how to setup your UNH Application Portal within 2-3 days of receiving your admissions application. Please remember to check your email often for important updates about your application.

More information about admissions decision outcomes can be found here.

Applicants who apply under our Regular Decision option can expect an admission decision by the end of March.

You will receive a confirmation email from UNH with instructions on how to setup your UNH Application Portal within 2-3 days of receiving your admissions application. Please remember to check your email often for important updates about your application.

More information about admissions decision outcomes can be found here.

https://admissions.unh.edu/apply/international-students#:~:text=Nov.,to%20the%20end%20of%20March.