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International Affairs

Applying for Admission

Meet the Academic Admissions Requirements

Bachelor degree freshman

1. Complete an International Admissions Application  

  • Money Order of non-refundable Application fee of $64.00 is required.

2. Provide Official Transcripts

SpanTran Evaluation Request From

Do NOT submit a foreign transcript; we ONLY need the foreign credential evaluation.

3. English Proficiency, and SAT/ACT Scores Requirements

We accept multiple English proficiency exams to meet the requirements, or you might be exempt based on several scenarios. You may review your options below.  Please send all test scores directly from the testing portal, soft copies sent via email or through the upload portal will not be used to complete the admission file.  Test scores should not be older than 2 years or they will be considered expired.

Under Bachelors Freshman Degree number 3 vs
At this time Texas A&M San Antonio Accepts Only TOEFL or IELTS Scores 

TOEFL or IELTS OR Dualingo or Pearson Test Scores  SAT or ACT Scores
TOEFL IELTS DUOLINGO English Test (DET) Pearson Test of English (PTE) SAT ACT
500 (Paper-Based)
61 (Internet-Based)
5.0 85 43 940 18

If you are still needing to take the TOFEL exam please follow the link provided

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)  Exam code 6712
  • A score of 79 (internet-based) or 550 (paper-based) is the university minimum requirement for all graduate students.
  • A score of 61 (internet-based) or 500 (paper-based) is the university minimum requirement for all undergraduate students.
  • This score must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Services (ETS) and dated within two (2) years of enrollment. Residual (Institutional) TOEFL exams taken at another institution will not be accepted.
Duolingo English Test (DET)
  • Applicants may submit the Duolingo English Test (DET), which combines an English proficiency test with a brief video interview. Duolingo’s technology and format allow applicants to complete the test at any time or place with internet access.
  • Undergraduate Students must submit a Duolingo score of at least 85.

Pearson Test of English (PTE)

  • Undergraduate students must submit a PTE score of 43.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 
  • The minimum score required for Graduate Students is a 6.0 overall band score.
  • The minimum score required for Undergraduate Students is a 5.0 overall band score.
  • Texas A&M University-San Antonio only accepts scores submitted directly by the IELTS test center. No self-reported Test Report Forms will be accepted. An institutional code is NOT required for IELTS. Please contact the test center directly where you took the test and request that your test scores be sent to the following: 

    Graduate Admissions​ or Undergraduate Admissions

    Texas A&M University-San Antonio

    1 University Way

    San-Antonio, Texas 78224

4. Possess the equivalent of a 2.0 out of a 4.0 grade point average for admission consideration.

5. Evidence of Meningitis Immunization

  • If the student is 22 years or less of age is required to submit evidence of vaccination against bacterial meningitis.
Bachelor Degree Transfer

1. Complete an International Admissions Application   

  • Money Order of non-refundable Application fee of $50.00 is required.

2.  Provide Official Transcripts

SpanTran Evaluation Request Form

Do NOT submit a foreign transcript; we ONLY need the foreign credential evaluation.

3. Possess the equivalent of a 2.0 out of a 4.0 grade point average for admission consideration.

  • Note: Students may require additional documents or test scores that need to be submitted for admission purposes. Therefore, check with the Office of International Affairs.

Texas Success Initiative Exam 

All international students are required to take the TSI exam. More information is available at TSI Exam.
Masters Degree

1. Complete an International Admissions Application 

  • Money Order of non-refundable Application fee of $69.00 is required.

2. Provide U.S. Official Transcripts

  • Submit the original transcripts from all of the universities that you had attended in the U.S.
  • Transcript must be submitted in english. 
  •  For more information on how to submit your transcript via  GradCAS. 

3. English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL IELTS DUOLINGO English Test (DET) Pearson Test of English (PTE)
550 (Paper-Based)
79 (Internet-Based)
6.0 100 53

 

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)  Exam code 6712

  • A score of 79 (internet-based) or 550 (paper-based) is the university minimum requirement for all graduate students.
  • This score must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Services (ETS) and dated within two (2) years of enrollment. Residual (Institutional) TOEFL exams taken at another institution will not be accepted.
GRE (for Graduates)
  • A Verbal Score of 400 (Score on the Prior GRE Scale) or 146 (Score on the Current GRE Scale) is required SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL.

Duolingo English Test (DET)

  • Applicants may submit the Duolingo English Test (DET), which combines an English proficiency test with a brief video interview. Duolingo’s technology and format allow applicants to complete the test at any time or place with internet access.
  • Undergraduate Students must submit a Duolingo score of at least 85.

Pearson Test of English (PTE)

  • Undergraduate students must submit a PTE score of 43.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 

  • The minimum score required for Graduate Students is a 6.0 overall band score.
  • The minimum score required for Undergraduate Students is a 5.0 overall band score.
  • Texas A&M University-San Antonio only accepts scores submitted directly by the IELTS test center. No self-reported Test Report Forms will be accepted. An institutional code is NOT required for IELTS. Please contact the test center directly where you took the test and request that your test scores be sent to the following: 

    Graduate Admissions​ or Undergraduate Admissions

    Texas A&M University-San Antonio

    1 University Way

    San-Antonio, Texas 78224

All international students are required to take one of the above English proficiency tests unless they qualify for a waiver.

 The following are also considered for the English Proficiency Admission Requirement:

  1. Students who have completed their entire formal education at the secondary or postsecondary level in the following countries are exempt from the TOEFL requirement: American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Siant Kitts and Nevis, Santa Lucia, Trinidad-Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, and United Kingdom (all). Please note: Applicants from Puerto Rico, where Spanish is the primary language, are required to submit a TOEFL or equivalent.
  2. Based on the review and decision of the College of Graduate Studies, students who have earned at least 12 credits, with a grade C or better, in university-level courses from a U.S. institution or an institution in one of the countries listed above, may be exempt from TOEFL.
  3. Completion of the advanced-level Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP) offered by the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC).

Meet the Immigration Requirements

1. If you are on an F-1 student visa status, you will need the following:

  • Proof of Financial Resources in (English) verifying an equivalent of:
    • $39,110 in U.S. Dollars – Undergraduate students
    • $36,110 in U.S. Dollars – Graduate students
    • $45,511 in U.S. Dollars - 11 Month MBA
    If your family or Spouse or anyone sponsoring you, please fill up this form click here

2. Transfer-in Form

  • Complete this form only if you are transferring from another U.S. school. Please click here

3. Must provide copies of all the immigration documents-(Including dependents if applicable)

  • Passport (valid 6 months into the future)
  • Visa Stamp
  • I-94 (original or electronic copy)
  • A copy of all I-20 Forms that issued to you since you have entered to the United States. (for transfer student in U.S. only)

Conditional Admission

International applicants may be considered for conditional admission, except students on an F-1 visa.

According to U.S. Department of Homeland Security that govern the F-1 student visa, F-1 students are NOT eligible for conditional admission.

  • The provisional issuance of Forms I-20 is a violation of 8 CFR 214.3(k). According to that regulation. A designated school official may not issue a Form I-20 until the appropriate school authority has determined that the prospective student's qualifications meet all standards for admission at the school which has accepted the prospective student for enrollment in a full course of study."
  • International Application Deadline

    Freshman (Bachelor Degree Programs)

    Spring Semester:

    • Priority Deadline: October 1
    • Final Application Deadline: December 1

    Summer Term:

    • Priority Deadline: April 1
    • Final Application Deadline: April 30

    Fall Semester:

    • Priority Deadline: January 15
    • Final Application Deadline: June 30

    Transfer (Bachelor Degree programs)

    Spring Semester:

    • Priority Deadline: October 1
    • Final Application Deadline: December 1

    Summer Term:

    • Priority Deadline: April 1
    • Final Application Deadline: July 1

    Fall Semester:

    • Priority Deadline: March 15
    • Final Application Deadline: July 15

    Graduate (Master Degree programs)

    Spring Semester:

    • Application Deadline: December 5

    Summer Term

    • Application Deadline: May 5

    Fall Semester:

    • Application Deadline: July 15

    Non-Discrimination Statement

    Texas A&M-San Antonio does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age. The University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: 

    Dr. Joni Baker
    Title IX Coordinator
    MOD 109A
    One University Way
    San Antonio, Texas  78224
    210-784-2061

    For a complete copy of the policy or for more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C., 20202-1100, 800-421-3481, TDD 800-877-8339, OCR@ed.gov. Grievance procedures are found at Policies and Procedures  and Office for Civil Rights.