International Applicants
At the Carlson School of Management, we welcome applicants from all over the world. International students constitute 36% of the typical class profile for the Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations program. Prepare for an immersive, life-changing journey where you will develop the skills, connections, and insights necessary to propel you towards a successful and impactful future.
Application Deadlines
If you're applying as an international student, remember that you'll need to leave plenty of time to get your visa organized.
| Application Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | December 1 |
| Round 2 | February 1 |
| Round 3 | April 1* |
| Round 4 | June 1 |
| Round 5 | July 15** |
*After the April 1 deadline, applications from international applicants in the U.S. will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
**After the final deadline, applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Application Checklist
International students can apply directly to us using the same application form as U.S. students.
Degrees that require less than 4 years of education are not regarded as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. If you hold this type of degree, you must complete an additional year of higher education coursework to be considered for admission.
Unofficial transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application. International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English. Please do not mail in paper copies of your transcripts. There is no need for official transcripts or academic records for initial review.
If you are admitted, the University will then request official copies of this material.
Minimum academic requirements for international applicants are a 4-year bachelor's degree or a master's degree (2 years after your bachelor's degree).
Click here for important information about uploading your transcripts and credentials.s
You must demonstrate that you have sufficient funding to meet all educational expenses for the duration of your study in the U.S. This includes tuition, fees, room and board, transportation, and other expenses. Additional financial resources are required if your spouse or children will accompany you.
If you're admitted, you will receive a financial certification statement. The University issues I-20s only after receiving financial support verification.
Full-time students must hold an F-1 student visa to pursue study at the University of Minnesota unless your funding source requires you to hold a J-1 exchange/visitor visa. If you're admitted, you will receive a financial certification statement. The University issues I-20s only after receiving financial support verification. You will be required to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds available to meet all educational expenses for the duration of your status at the University of Minnesota. This includes tuition, fees, room and board, transportation, and other expenses. Additional financial resources are required if your spouse or children will accompany you.
Part-time students cannot be issued an F-1 or J-1 visa. You must have a work permit or dependent visa in order to pursue the part-time program.
The TOEFL, MELAB, IELTS or Duolingo within the last 2 years is generally required of all applicants whose native language is not English, regardless of U.S. citizenship status.
The minimum score requirements for admission are:
TOEFL iBT: 79 (with section scores of 21 on writing and 19 on reading)
TOEFL Paper-based: 550
IELTS: 6.5 (with section scores of 6.5 in both reading and writing)
MELAB: 80
Duolingo: 120 (110-119 - Minimum Score range required for admission, additional assessment will be required during orientation)
You satisfy the English proficiency requirement if you completed post-secondary coursework in the U.S. or a country on this list, and:
- the coursework consisted of least 16 semester credits, or 24 quarter credits, and
- ESL coursework was not part of the qualifying number of credits, and
- the coursework was completed within the past 2 years
Click U of M English Language Proficiency web page for more information on how to submit test scores.
International students may find more general information on the International Applicants web page.
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