International Students
We welcome the diversity and the richness international students bring to our community.
Approximately 30 percent of our entering class of graduate students comes from abroad. We welcome the diversity and the richness international students bring to our community. Our commitment to international diversity is exemplified by a sizable number of foreign-born faculty and by recent agreements we have made with institutions in Ireland and Chile to increase the presence of international students at Notre Dame.
The requirements for admission for international students are exactly the same as those for United States citizens. Please note one important additional requirement: International students whose native language is not English must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores to demonstrate language proficiency. Both tests are offered several times each year at sites in the United States and abroad; for those taking the TOEFL, the university’s institution code is: 1841.
- If you’re taking the TOEFL CBT the minimum score is 250.
- If you are taking the TOEFL IBT, then the minimum score is a total of 80 points, with a minimum of 23 on the Speaking section.
- If you are taking the IELTS, the minimum score is 7.0.
Some programs may require higher scores.
International students who intend to accept offers of admission should see Resources for Newly Admitted Students for further information on visas and employment authorization.
Additional Information
The Immigration Services and the Office of International Student Services and Activities share a website: http://issa.nd.edu
Immigration Services Office
105 Main Building
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
Phone: (574) 631-5243
Fax: (574) 631-9698
Email: undiso@nd.edu
Office of International Student Services and Activities
Intercultural Center
105 Main Building
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
Phone: (574) 631-3825
Fax: (574) 631-3162
E-mail: issa@nd.edu
Tests
GRE
P.O. Box 6000
Princeton, NJ 08541-6000
Phone: (609) 771-7670 or (866) 473-4373
Fax: (610) 290-8975
E-mail: Click for online form
TOEFL
Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA
Phone: (609) 771-7100 or (877) 863-3546
Fax: (610) 290-8972
E-mail: Click for online form
IELTS
For test centers and frequently asked questions, or to inquire further, please see the contact page at http://ielts.org.