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We appreciate your interest in learning more about academics and student life at Neumann University, and we invite you to become a member of our increasingly diverse campus community.
How to apply to Neumann University
You're looking for the right fit, and we're looking for dedication and passion. Our admission staff carefully reviews each application to make sure applicants are a successful match for Neumann University. Decisions are largely based on high school GPA in a college-prep curriculum or your community college educational experience, a personal recommendation, and a personal statement presenting your ability to effectively form and articulate thoughts in writing.
Application Requirements:
- Complete the on-line application form, FREE.
- Provide a professional, course by course, evaluation of all academic work (high school/secondary or college/university) completed outside the United States by one of the following Neumann University approved evaluation agencies:
- SpanTran
- World Education Services (ICAP evaluation preferred)
- Educational Credential Evaluators
- Any AICE or NACES member
- Professional Nurses seeking admission should request the “Credentials Evaluation Service Academic Report” available through the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Programs, Inc. at http://www.cgfns.org
- Proof of English Proficiency
Once the Office of Admission has received these documents your application will be reviewed, and you will receive your admission decision by letter.
Incoming students will need to provide an affidavit of support with financial statements showing you or your sponsor can fund at least a year's worth of tuition and housing along with a photocopy of your passport.
Proof of English Proficiency (successful completion of one of the following):
- Minimum Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 78 internet-based, 213 computer-based or 550 paper-based
- Minimum TOEFL score of 84 internet-based with a minimum speaking score of 26 is required for undergraduate Nursing and Health Science programs
- Minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score: 6.5
- Minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score: 58
- Minimum Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) with Distinction
- ELS English for Academic Purposes Level 112 Certificate from ELS Language Centers
- Completion of freshman English (college level) with a grade of "C" or better at an accredited community college or university
English proficiency requirement can be waived for nursing applicants who come from select countries whose primary language is English:
| Antigua & Barbuda | Canada-except Quebec | Ireland, Republic of | Saint Lucia |
| Australia | Dominica | Jamaica | Saint Vincent |
| Bahamas | Grenada | New Zealand | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Barbados | Guyana | Saint Kitts | United Kingdom |
English proficiency requirement can be waived for non-nursing applicants who come from select countries whose primary language is English:
| American Samoa | Cameroon | Guyana | Nambia | Saint Lucia | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Anguilla | Canada | Ireland, Republic of | New Zealand | Saint Vincent & the Grenadines | Turks & Caicos Islands |
| Antigua & Barbuda | Cayman Islands | Jamaica | Nigeria | Seychelles | Tuvalu |
| Australia | Cook Islands | Kenya | Norfolk Island | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
| Bahamas, The | Dominica | Lesotho | Northern Mariana Islands | Singapore | United Kingdom |
| Barbados | Falkland Islands (Malvinas) | Liberia | Papua New Guinea | Solomon Islands | United States |
| Belize | Fiji | Malawi | Philippines | South Africa | US Misc Pacific Islands |
| Bermuda | Gambia, The | Malta | Pitcairn Islands | Swaziland | Vanuatu |
| Bostwana | Ghana | Mauritius | Puerto Rico | Tanzania | Virgin Islands |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | Grenada | Micronesia, Federated States | Saint Helena | Tokelau | Zambia |
| British Virgin Islands | Guam | Montserrat | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Tonga | Zimbabwe |
Applicants who attend secondary school where English is the language of instruction for a minimum of three years may have the proof of English proficiency requirement waived. Neumann University reserves the right to request an interview as a part of the admission process.
English proficiency requirement can be waived for nursing applicants who come from select countries whose primary language is English:
| Antigua & Barbuda | Canada-except Quebec | Ireland, Republic of | Saint Lucia |
| Australia | Dominica | Jamaica | Saint Vincent |
| Bahamas | Grenada | New Zealand | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Barbados | Guyana | Saint Kitts | United Kingdom |
The baccalaureate Nursing and Health Science Programs require a minimum overall score of 84, with a minimum score of 26 on the verbal subtest on the Internet-based TOEFL; or a minimum overall score of 81 with a speaking score of 3 on the MELAB.
- English proficiency requirement waived for applicants who come from select countries whose primary Language is English (Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada-excluding Quebec, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom)
- The baccalaureate Nursing and Health Science Programs require a minimum overall score of 84, with a minimum score of 26 on the verbal subtest on the Internet-based TOEFL; or a minimum overall score of 81 with a speaking score of 3 on the MELAB.
In order to obtain the immigration documents to be eligible for an international student visa F-1, Homeland Security requires students to demonstrate an official copy of the bank statements showing the total amounts below based on your program. Regardless of if you will live on or off-campus, or you will have more affordable accommodations, you still need to show the estimated amount to cover all living expenses around campus.
If you have been awarded a scholarship or a Graduate assistantship from Neumann, you may deduct the scholarship amount and demonstrate the remaining funds in a bank statement plus the letter that confirms the award.
| Category | Undergraduate | Graduate |
| Tuition & Fees | 37220 | 15860 |
| Living Expenses | 15680 | 15680 |
| Transportation, books, health insurance & Supplies | 4000 | 4000 |
| Total | $56900 | $35540 |
Scholarships and Grants Available to International Students
Neumann University makes a quality, private education affordable. This commitment reflects our Franciscan heritage and we take it to heart.
Neumann offers Academic and other Scholarships and awards to F-1 international students based on the applicant's academic record and other factors.
Fall 2023-Spring 2024 Merit-Based Academic Scholarships
Additionally, Neumann University offers all full-time degree-seeking international students the option of working on campus up to 20 hours per week, as allowed under the terms of their student visas. Positions are often available in food service, maintenance and administrative offices.
Neumann is looking for students who are balanced in their pursuits, who have been successful in those pursuits, and who have proven that they are ready for the rigors of a university program in the United States.
Why International Students Come to Neumann University
Neumann University offers a comprehensive education that provides you with a strong foundation and prepares you for a professional career. We offer a variety of excellent graduate and undergraduate degrees within the Arts and Sciences, as well as highly regarded degree programs within our integrated professional schools: Education and Human Services, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Business. With Neumann’s philosophy, mission and commitment to their students, emphasizing the relationship between learning and the development of the total individual, you’ll learn the skills and gain the knowledge you need to succeed anywhere in the world, fulfilling your professional goals and dreams.
In addition to our world-class degree programs, here are some more reasons to consider attending Neumann University:
International students on Neumann’s campus will not get ‘lost in the crowd’. Our university’s manageable size and welcoming, supportive faculty and staff make all students feel at home very quickly. Current international students mention that they are particularly grateful for the hospitality of the Franciscan Sisters in our community.
The intimate size of our campus means that you will receive the individual attention you need to achieve your academic and personal goals. From campus ministry to student activities and from counseling services to tutoring assistance, we offer the services you need to thrive in your new campus environment. The Office of Global Engagement was created to assist international students with questions regarding government regulations, social and academic adjustment, personal matters and other concerns.
Neumann University fields 21 teams with approximately 300 student-athletes competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III. Those are: baseball, basketball, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, indoor track, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. Our hockey teams are especially strong. Club teams are also offered. The Benefits of Neumann University’s Location
Neumann University is located in Aston, Pennsylvania, a quiet and safe residential neighborhood, 30 minutes from Philadelphia. On-campus housing in secure student dormitories is an option, if reserved well in advance.
Philadelphia is the 5th largest city in the United States and is conveniently located between New York City and Washington DC, both of which are approximately a two hour direct train ride away. The Philadelphia International Airport is only 20 minutes from the campus.
Philadelphia is home to over 50 colleges and universities that are a great social and personal support network for international students.
We are eager and ready to answer any questions you have about Neumann University or about studying in the United States. We hope you will contact us with questions, comments, or concerns at the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, which coordinates the admission of all students, at (610) 558-5616 or (800) 9-NEUMANN or feel free to e-mail us at nuglobal@neumann.edu.
