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Minnesota State Mankato is happy to help you as much as possible. Our Assistant Director for International Recruitment and Enrollment and Maverick Global Ambassadors have set aside time for virtual advising. During the virtual advising sessions, you can discuss any questions you may have about the University, the application process or more!

Speak to Elizabeth Lohrenz, Assistant Director for International Recruitment and Enrollment

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International First-year Students

The Kearney International Center has staff, who can help assist you with the application process. If you have questions about Minnesota State University, Mankato, or the application process, please email international@mnsu.edu.

First-year Student Requirements

Must provide proof of completion of secondary education (generally 12 years).
Cumulative academic results must be equivalent to or greater than U.S. 3.0 GPA grading system.
Meet one of the minimum standards for English Proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 61 or PBT 500
- IELTS 5.5
- See other methods of meeting the required English Proficiency

Application Deadlines for First-Year Students

Fall Semester (August) Start: May 1

Spring Semester (January) Start: September 1

GAMBIAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADING SCALES

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

First-year applicants will be admitted if they graduated with WASSCE results of B3 (Good) or better.

West African Examination Council (WAEC)

First-year applicants will be admitted if they graduated with WAEC results of Grade 3 (Good) or better.

INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADING SCALES

Indian Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE)

First-year applicants will be admitted if they graduated with:

CBSE External Subjects Results of 61-70 (equivalent to Grade B2 or 7 points) or better; OR
CBSE Internal Subjects Results of 3.1-4.0 (4) or better

Indian Council for Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

First-year applicants will be admitted if they graduated with:

CISCE (Standard X) scores of 50-59% (Second Class) or better; or
CISCE (Standard X) with Subjects 3, 4, or 5 (Credit) or better;
or CISCE (Standard XII) scores of 50-59% (Second Class) or better; or
CISCE (Standard XII) with Subjects 3, 4, 5, or 6 (Credit) or better

IVORIAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADING SCALES

National Curriculum Results

First-year applicants will be admitted if they graduated with national curriculum results of 12-13 (Assez Bien) or better.

KOREAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADING SCALES

National Curriculum Results

First-year applicants will be admitted if they graduated with national curriculum results of 80-90% (Wu) or better.