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International Students

International Students

Admission Requirements for International Students

International students are advised to begin the admission process as early as possible…

  • English Proficiency Qualifications

    Prospective students whose native language is not English must demonstrate college-level proficiency in English through one of the following options:

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    English Proficiency Undergrad Minimum Graduate Minimum Validity
    Letter indicating English MOI Letter from foreign HS indicating English MOI Letter from foreign University indicating English MOI No expiry date
    Transcript indicating English MOI HS transcript indicating completion of 30 semester credit hours with average grade "C" or higher University transcript indicating completion of 30 semester credit hours with average grade "B" or higher No expiry date
    IELTS (IELTS Academic) 5.5 6 2 years
    TOEFL iBT 60 79 2 years
    Duolingo 95 105 2 years
    Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 50 58 3 years

    Additional Options

    English Proficiency Undergrad Minimum Graduate Minimum Validity
    Manchester Exam 360 400 No expiry date
    CAEL 60 70 No expiry date
    Cambridge B2 First Exam 160 170 2 years
    Eiken English Proficiency Exam 2304 - Pre-1 2304 - Pre-1 3 years
    Examination for the Certificate in Competency in English (ECCE) 650 650 2 years
    Examination for the Certificate in Proficiency in English (ECPE) 650 650 2 years
    GTEC / GTEC CBT 1190 1300 2 years
    Integrated Skills in English (ISE) ISE II ISE II No expiry date
    TOEFL Essentials 6.5 8 2 years
    ITEP Academic 3.7 3.9 2 years
    LanguageCert IESOL B2 Communicator 33 39 2 years
    LanguagCert Academic 60 70 No expiry date
    MET 53 63 2 years
    Oxford ELLT 6 7 18 months from issue date
    Skills for English Global test: B2, C1, and C2 Global tests B2 B2 with Merit 2 years
    TOEIC Speaking & Writing: 240
    Listening & Reading: 550
    Speaking & Writing: 310
    Listening & Reading: 785
    2 years
    Versant English Placement Test 59 67 2 years
  • Transcript Requirement

    Submitted transcripts will be evaluated internally by the Transcript Department of Westcliff University. Transcripts reviewed by an external evaluation agency will only be accepted if they have been evaluated by a member in good-standing of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). GPA conversions must be noted on submitted official evaluations.

     

     

  • I-20 Proof of Funds Chart

    Effective Fall Session 1, 2026

    Program Tuition Books Housing, Living Expenses, Transportation Total
    BBA, BSIT, BSCS, BAEd $19,128
    $797 per credit hour
    $660 $20,616 $40,404
    MBA, MSIT, MSCS, MSEM, MA TESOL $15,030
    $835 per credit hour
    $495 $20,616 $36,141
    Professional MBA, MSIT, MSCS, MSEM $15,750
    $875 per credit hour
    $495 $20,616 $36,861
    DBA, EdD $16,560
    $920 per credit hour
    $495 $20,616 $37,671
    Professional DBA $17,550
    $975 per credit hour
    $495 $20,616 $38,661

     

    Certificate Program Tuition Books Housing, Living Expenses, Transportation Total
    Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership $14,346 $250 $10,308 $24,904
    Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration $14,346 $250 $10,308 $24,904
    Undergraduate TESOL Certificate $14,346 $250 $10,308 $24,904
    Coding Bootcamp Undergraduate Certificate $14,346 $250 $10,308 $24,904
    Graduate Certificate in Executive Management $9,804 $325 $13,744 $23,873
    Graduate Certificate in Marketing $9,804 $325 $13,744 $23,873
    Graduate TESOL Certificate $9,804 $325 $13,744 $23,873

     

    Dependents Additional Cost
    Spouse Dependent $6,024
    Child Dependent $3,313
    Total $9,337

     

    INTERNATIONAL F-1
    PROGRAM Per Credit Annual Tuition
    Bachelor's $797 12 credits: $9,564
    15 credits: $11,955
    $19,128
    Master's $835 6 credits: $5,010
    7 credits: $5,845
    $15,030
    Master's (Professional) $875 6 credits: $5,250
    7 credits: $6,125
    $15,750
    Doctorate $920 6 credits: $5,520
    7 credits: $6,440
    $16,560
    Doctorate (Professional) $975 6 credits: $5,850
    7 credits: $6,825
    $17,550

  • I-20 Forms

    To be completed if applicable.

     

Should you have any questions about joining other Westcliff University International Students, please call us at 949-825-5999 or text us on WhatsApp at 949-543-0809.