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Admissions

International Students

Admission Requirements for International Students

International students are advised to begin the admission process as early as possible prior to the time they wish to enter Westcliff University due to the required testing, delays in international mail, etc. To apply to Westcliff University, international students must submit the following materials:

 

 

 

 

  • 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, 2024        
    Program Tuition Books Housing, Living Expenses, Transportation Total
    BBA, BSIT, BSCS, BAEd $17,520
    $730 per credit hour
    $660 $20,616 $38,796
    MBA, MSIT, MSCS, MSEM, MA TESOL $14,742
    $819 per credit hour
    $495 $20,616 $35,853
    Professional MBA, MSIT, MSCS, MSEM $15,390
    $855 per credit hour
    $495 $20,616 $36,501
    DBA, EdD $15,858
    $881 per credit hour
    $495 $20,616 $36,969
    Professional DBA $16,920
    $940 per credit hour
    $495 $20,616 $38,031

     

    Certificate Program Tuition Books Housing, Living Expenses, Transportation Total
    Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership $13,140 $250 $10,308 $23,698
    Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration $13,140 $250 $10,308 $23,698
    Undergraduate TESOL Certificate $13,140 $250 $10,308 $23,698
    Coding Bootcamp Undergraduate Certificate $12,000 $250 $10,308 $22,558
    Graduate Certificate in Executive Management $10,572 $325 $13,744 $24,641
    Graduate Certificate in Marketing $10,572 $325 $13,744 $24,641
    Graduate Certificate in Organization Leadership $10,572 $325 $13,744 $24,641
    Graduate TESOL Certificate $10,572 $325 $13,744 $24,641

     

     

    Communications Pathway Program REAL Entry Level Duration EP Entry Level (based on CEFR) Tuition Textbooks & Materials Housing, Living Expenses, Transportation Total
    UG Communications Pathway 300 4 months B1+ $9,370 $599 $6,872 $16,841
    200 8 months B1 $14,570 $1,198 $13,744 $29,512
    100 12 months+ A2-A2+ $19,770 $1,797 $20,616 $42,183
    Graduate Communications Pathway – Master 400 4 months B2 $9,970 $599 $6,872 $17,441
    300 8 months B1+ $15,170 $1,198 $13,744 $30,112
    200 12 months+ B1 $20,370 $1,797 $20,616 $42,783
    Graduate Communications Pathway – Doctorate 400 4 months B2 $10,330 $599 $6,872 $17,801
    300 8 months B1+ $15,530 $1,198 $13,744 $30,472
    200 12 months+ B1 $20,730 $1,797 $20,616 $43,143

     

    REAL Certificate Program REAL Entry Level Duration EP Level (depending on level student tests into) Tuition Textbooks & Materials Housing, Living Expenses, Transportation Total
    REAL Intensive English Program - 12 months - $15,600 $1,797 $20,616 $38,013

     

    Dependents Additional Cost
    Spouse Dependent $6,024
    Child Dependent $3,313
  • 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.