International applicants should follow the standard application checklists for the First-Year, Transfer, or Graduate and Professional admission processes, depending on the type of admission being sought. We don’t have a separate application for international students, but we do have a few additional requirements outlined below.
Not sure if you’re technically considered an international student or not The questions in our applications will help determine that for you.
Here’s a summary of what you’ll need to complete your application, in addition to our standard application components:
Secondary, High School, College, or University transcript(s)
International applicants can initially submit unofficial transcripts for the purpose of admission review.
If admitted, international applicants must submit original or certified/attested true copies of transcripts or marksheets from each secondary school (high school), college, or university attended. All transcripts must be sent directly from each school to the Office of Admission and must be accompanied by certified English translations. If relevant, include a school leaving certificate, certificate of secondary education, or matriculation examination.
You are not required to submit a credential evaluation up front, but this may be requested at a later date at our counselors’ discretion.
Transfer applicants should include syllabi or course descriptions for transfer credit evaluation.
Proof of English language proficiency
Applicants must meet a minimum level of proficiency in the English language and submit proof of this proficiency to the Office of Admission. Minimum proficiency can be met by a number of exams or testing systems. See a full list of Butler’s English Proficiency Requirements here.
English Proficiency Requirements
Applicants must meet a minimum level of proficiency in the English language and submit proof of this proficiency to the Office of Admission. Minimum proficiency can be met by any of the following exams or testing systems:
- Duolingo: A score of 100 is required to meet Butler University’s requirements.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A score of 79 (iBT) meets Butler University’s English language proficiency requirements. Butler’s TOEFL school code is 1073.
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): For the SAT, an Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 500 meets Butler’s English proficiency requirements. Butler’s SAT school code is 1073.
- American College Test (ACT): An English score of 19 meets Butler’s requirements. Butler’s ACT school code is 1180.
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): A score of 80 meets Butler’s requirements.
- Michigan English Test (MET): A score of 55 meets Butler’s requirements.
- International English Language Training System (IELTS): A score of 6.0 meets Butler’s requirements.
- London/Cambridge General Certificate Of Education (GCE)/General Certificate Of Secondary Education (GCSE): A grade of A or B in English meets Butler’s requirements.
- International Baccalaureate (IB): A score of 5-7 or grade of A or B on HL English meets Butler’s requirements.
- PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online: A score of 53 meets Butler’s requirements.
Copy of Passport
International applicants are asked to submit a clear copy of their passport.
Evidence of financial support
While we only require evidence for the first year of study in order to issue an I-20, please consider that significantly more funding will be needed to complete your program of study. Typically, international students can complete a bachelor’s degree in four to six years and a master’s degree in two years.
Total of all sources listed must be at least $67,710 for undergraduate students; $32,170-$72,080 for graduate students; $9,725 for exchange students (per semester).
Evidence must be original documents or scanned copies if original documents, be less than six months old, and be in (or officially translated into) English. Acceptable documentary evidence can be one or a combination of the following:
- Personal funding: statements from a bank or financial institution in YOUR name including the type of account, available balance in the account, and date.
- Funds from family/sponsor: Official bank statement including full name of the account holder (this is your sponsor’s name), type of account, available balance in the account, and date. OR Letter from an officer of a bank or other financial institution stating the date the account was opened, total amount deposited for the past year and present balance.
- Funds from scholarship/assistantship/fellowship: Award letter from the organization providing the scholarship, assistantship, or fellowship, written in English or with an official translation attached.
POST-APPLICATION: Immigration Status/Application for Form I 20
If you’re admitted and decide to study at Butler, you must also complete our Immigration Status/Application for Form I-20 in order to obtain your student visa. You’ll gain access to this form after submitting your enrollment deposit.
Once you complete the form, which includes biographical information, an affidavit of support, and financial sponsor information, we can issue your Form I-20 through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services SEVIS information system. Once you receive an I-20 from Butler University, you must pay the SEVIS fee and schedule an appointment to meet with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a visa.