International Transfer Applicants

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.

Please note that deadlines for international transfers with and without U.S. credits are different and must be honored accordingly.


DEADLINES foR INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER WITH U.S. CREDITS

DEADLINES FOR INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER WITHOUT U.S. CREDITS

Fall Semester (August) Start: August 10

Spring Semester (January) Start: December 20

Fall Semester (August) Start: May 1

Spring Semester (January) Start: September 1


Interactive Brochure

Use the following flowchart to help you determine your student type:

UG Admissions Flowchart

Requirements for international transfer students WITH U.S. credits

International students applying from U.S. colleges and universities must satisfy the same academic admission standards as U.S. transfer students but must apply following the International student application process. 

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Achieved a cumulative U.S. grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and the successful completion of 67% of all attempted courses.
    • Courses used for the GPA and completion percentage calculation must be college level and do not include "English as a Second Language" courses.
  • Meet minimum standards for English Proficiency by providing proof of 1 semester or 2 quarters of U.S. College Level English Composition with minimum grade of C

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Requirements for international transfer students without U.S. credits

  • Must satisfy academic standards to those required of students transferring from U.S. schools. Those requirements are a cumulative U.S. grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and the successful completion of 67% of all attempted courses.
  • 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 

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