Freshman International Admission
1.Complete the Online Application
Apply to Saint Louis University using the free online application. SLU also accepts the Common Application. Students who apply via the Common Application will be considered on the same terms and within the same timeframe as those who use SLU's online application.
2. Send Your Original Secondary School Transcripts
Photocopies that have been certified (stamped) by the issuing institution are acceptable, but if you submit a certified copy, you must present the originals when you arrive.
Click here to view the required credentials by country.
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Documents Required for Freshman (first year) Admission: (one of the following)
● Graduation Certificate from Senior Middle School (11-12 years)
● Middle School Teacher Certificate (from a normal college)
● Senior secondary level work at a junior college
All official transcripts must be accompanied by translations in English.
Although it is not required, you may send your academic records to ECE (Education Credentials Evaluators) or WES (World Education Services) for an official credit evaluation in addition to your translated transcript.
Transcripts must be received by the Office of Admission sealed in the original envelope provided by your institution. Transcripts submitted via e-mail or fax are NOT accepted.
Saint Louis University's English Proficiency Requirements
All international applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency, which can be done by submitting any one of the following:
550 on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT)
80 on the internet-based TOEFL (IBT)
6.5 on the IELTS
54 on the PTE
600 on the Critical reading portion of the SAT
25 on the English portion of the ACT
successful completion of a college-level English class at a U.S. college or university (not an ESL class)
If you do not meet the English proficiency requirements, please go to our Academic English (English as a Second Language) and Pathway Program for conditional admission as an international student.
Students who are otherwise admissible and present one of the following scores may be considered for conditional admission:
● 480 on the PBT
● 55 on the IBT
● 5.5 on the IELTS
Please note:
Exceptions may be made on an individual basis.
Saint Louis University reserves the right to require additional testing of any incoming student’s English skills.
Saint Louis University’s ETS code for TOEFL and SAT scores is 6629. Saint Louis University’s ACT code is 2352.
TOEFL and IELTs scores are considered valid for two years.
If it is determined that additional English studies are necessary, you may be required to take the appropriate Academic English courses prior to, or concurrent with, enrolling in the University's academic programs. Graduate student requirements are determined by their program.
Transfer International Admission
Saint Louis University defines a transfer student as any student who has completed coursework at another accredited college or university. Follow the steps below to apply for international transfer admission to Saint Louis University.
Students with less than 24 credit hours will need to submit an official high school transcript in addition to college transcripts. If a student is transferring from an international institution, SLU's Office of the Registrar will convert the student's coursework to the U.S. system upon admission. Course descriptions must be submitted along with college transcripts for coursework to be considered for transfer to SLU.
Most of the University's undergraduate programs require at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in previous college-level coursework to be considered for admission. Students should contact the Office of Admission if they wish to inquire further about the admission requirements for a particular program.
1. Complete the Online Application
Apply to Saint Louis University using the free online application. application. SLU also accepts the Common Application. Students who apply via the Common Application will be considered on the same terms and within the same timeframe as those who use SLU's online application.
2. Send Your Original Transcripts and Course Descriptions
Photocopies that have been certified (stamped) by the issuing institution are acceptable, but if you submit a certified copy, you must present the originals when you arrive.
A high school transcript is also required for students with fewer than 24 college credit hours at the time of application.
All official transcripts must be accompanied by translations in English.
Although it is not required, you may send your academic records to ECE (Education Credentials Evaluators) or WES (World Education Services) for an official credit evaluation in addition to your translated transcript.
The transferability of previously earned college credit to Saint Louis University is determined only after an applicant has been admitted. Students must submit course descriptions in order to begin the articulation process.
In order to be considered eligible for transferability, previous college-level coursework must be taken at an accredited college of university. In addition, the grade received in the course must be at least a ''C'' or better. Saint Louis University reserves the right to reject the transfer of any credit for which the University has no equivalent coursework.
Transcripts must be received by the Office of Admission sealed in the original envelope provided by your institution. Transcripts submitted via e-mail or fax are NOT accepted.
3. Submit Your Standardized Test Score
If you have successfully completed a college-level English class at a U.S. college or university(NOT an ESL class), you do not need to submit a test of English proficiency.
If a student does not have the required academic scores then conditional admission may be offered. Submit official scores only, either electronic or paper. TOEFL, IELTS and PTE scores are valid for two years.
Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Photocopied, scanned or faxed score reports will not be accepted.
The minimum scores SLU requires for academic admission are as follows:
550 on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT)
80 on the internet-based TOEFL (IBT)
213 on the computer-based TOEFL (CBT)
6.5 on the IELTS
54 on the PTE