International First-Year Undergraduate Students

Admission decisions based solely on GPA of 2.500 or higher on a 4.000 scale. Credential evaluation will be completed by the international admission office, if necessary.

Required documents

• Demonstration of English proficiency (if necessary) through the submission of a valid (taken within the last two years from the start of term) TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or DET score report
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – minimum score of 500 (paper based) or 61 (internet based)
  • International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) – minimum score of 5.5
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) – minimum score of 44
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) – minimum score of 85
  • Conditional admission may be available for those applicants that have not demonstrated English proficiency, but have submitted all other admission requirements.
• Submission of all transcripts and degree certificate(s) from all high school/secondary schools attended showing all courses taken and all grades received
• A copy of the applicant’s passport biographical page – if the applicant plans to attend with a spouse or child(ren), we will need copies of their passports as well
• Additional departmental requirements as specified for programs

International Transfers/Second Bachelor's Degree

Admission decisions based solely on GPA of 2.000 or higher on a 4.000 scale. Credential evaluation will be completed by the international admission office, if necessary. SAT/ACT scores not required.

Required documents

• Demonstration of English proficiency (if necessary) through the submission of a valid (taken within the last two years from the start of term) TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or DET score report
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – minimum score of 500 (paper based) or 61 (internet based)
  • International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) – minimum score of 5.5
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) – minimum score of 44
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) – minimum score of 85
  • Conditional admission may be available for those applicants that have not demonstrated English proficiency, but have submitted all other admission requirements.
• Submission of all transcripts and degree certificate(s) from all colleges/universities attended showing all courses taken and all grades received
• A copy of the applicant’s passport biographical page – if the applicant plans to attend with a spouse or child(ren), we will need copies of their passports as well
• Additional departmental requirements as specified for programs

International Graduate Students

Admission decisions determined by respective graduate departments. Credential evaluation will be completed by the international admission office if necessary.

Required documents

• Demonstration of English proficiency (if necessary) through the submission of a valid (taken within the last two years from the start of term) TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or DET score report. 
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 79 (internet based)
  • International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) – minimum score of 6.5
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) – minimum score of 53
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) – minimum score of 105
  • Conditional admission may be available for those applicants that have not demonstrated English proficiency, but have submitted all other admission requirements.
• Submission of all transcripts and degree certificate(s) from all colleges/universities attended showing all courses taken and all grades received
• A copy of the applicant’s passport biographical page – if the applicant plans to attend with a spouse or child(ren), we will need copies of their passports as well
• Additional departmental requirements as specified for programs

Three-year degree policy for graduate study

Many institutions around the world offer three-year undergraduate programs (first level university degree). Viterbo University accepts three-year bachelor’s degrees for graduate study as long as the awarding institution is fully accredited to offer degree programs in their country of operation. Three-year bachelor’s degrees are accepted if all coursework is completed and the final diploma has been issued. Three-year degrees that are in progress will not be accepted.

Please note that all accepted applicants with three-year degrees may have to complete prerequisite or leveling classes as part of their degree plan.