Information for International Students
The Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions welcomes international students. A small but steady number of international students are attracted by our graduate programs, especially the TESOL and Bilingual Education programs. International students representing Korea, Japan, Greece, Spain, Rumania, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, and Portugal have studied at the Graduate School.
As an international student, you should apply well in advance of the deadline for the graduate program that interests you. Along with a formal admission application, recommendations (on forms), essay and immunity information form, international applicants must also:
1. Submit a course-by-course evaluation of all academic records/transcripts.
Download information about transcript evaluation services.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the English language by submitting an official TOEFL score report with a minimum TOEFL composite score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test or 80 on the Internet-based test. International student with an earned undergraduate degree from a U.S. university are waived of this requirement.
3. Complete a financial application to document the source(s) of financial support for study at Fairfield University. (No financial aid is available to international students).
Download 2008-2009 Declaration and Certification of Finances for Non-U.S. Citizens and Non-Permanent Residents of the U.S.
While on-campus housing for graduate students at the University is not available, off-campus housing in rooms in private homes or rental apartments and homes is available. It is recommended that graduate students make arrangements for housing before their arrival for classes.
Download Graduate Student Housing Information
For more information for future international students, refer to the international student web pages.