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International Students

As of March 1st, we are no longer accepting applications from international students.

We welcome international students! All international students who want to enroll in NYU Precollege must obtain a student visa in order to attend. It is important to allow plenty of time to ensure that all steps can be completed before the beginning of the session. Permanent residents are not required to submit visa documentation to enroll in courses. Language proficiency scores must be made available and submitted by the March 1, 2012 application deadline.

Students currently studying in the United States

Visa and Registration Information

International students studying in the US (at a US high school) who have an F-1 or J-1 visa are not required to submit visa documentation to enroll in courses. Please refer to the topics outlined on the How to Apply page.

Students Currently Studying Outside the United States

Visa and Registration Information

NYU requires students enrolling in courses to have a F-1 or J-1 visa. The NYU Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) can assist you in obtaining an I-20 to process your F-1 or J-1 visa. Contact them with specific visa-related questions at newinternationalstudents@nyu.edu.

All international students must be enrolled full-time and provide proof of English proficiency.
  • Full-time enrollment is defined as a minimum of 8 credits/units per 6 week session or taking a course that meets a total of 18 hours per week.

AND

  • Proof of English Proficiency:

English Language Profiency Test (Only TOEFL or IELTS test scores will be accepted.)

  • TOEFL: minimum score of 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, or 100 on the internet-based test.

  • IELTS: (International English Language Testing System) minimum overall score of 7. (NYU's institution code is 2562)

    • OR

    University Transcript

  • If you are currently attending or attended a school in which English is the language of instruction you may submit an official transcript in lieu of testing.


    • Submit the above documents to the Office of University Programs at 18 Washington Place, New York NY 10003.