The University of Miami uses a holistic admission process in which all parts of a student's application are considered. Every application receives a full and comprehensive evaluation. We base our admission decision on the student's academic strength and how competitive that student is in the applicant pool.
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International Applicants please select the statement that best applies to you:
► International Freshman
► International Transfer
| The International Freshman Application Process - Step by Step |
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Send Official transcripts from your secondary school. If transcripts are not in English, please include English translations. Students from educational systems with external exams should submit certified external exam results, i.e., GCE results. Also, submit official transcripts from dual enrollment college/other schools attended (if applicable).
Also, send official transcripts from dual enrollment college/other schools attended (if applicable).
Students need to send their supporting documents electronically or by mail to:
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The mailing address is:
Office of International Admission
5202 University Drive
Merrick Building, Room 214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-2025
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Applicants studying INSIDE of the UNITED STATES
Have your official scores sent directly from the College Board.
► SAT Code: 5815
► ACT Code: 0760 |
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Applicants studying OUTSIDE of the UNITED STATES
Applicants should only submit an SAT score report if they qualify for merit scholarship consideration. The minimum combined score required for scholarship consideration is 1300 (critical reading and math sections only).
The SAT report is not required and should not be submitted for admission consideration from applicants who are attending schools OUTSIDE the United States. |
All students whose native language is not English are required to submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For information on scores visit the TOEFL or Other English Proficiency Requirements page.
The TOEFL code for the University of Miami is 5815.
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We do require an essay for Freshman applicants. Since each applicant is considered individually, the essay provides the opportunity to present information that may assist the Admission Committee as it evaluates the application for admission. Essay topics and instructions are found on page 5 of The Common Application. |
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We require the secondary school report, also known as School Report, which is a 2-page document completed by the high school guidance counselor and can be found on the Common Application website.
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A Counselor Evaluation is completed in the Secondary School Report, found on the Common Application website, it is a 2-page document completed by your secondary school guidance counselor. Additional letters of recommendation (not required, but you may send them)
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If you require an F-1 Visa you will need a Bank Sponsorship letter. Download a sample bank letter. |
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| After you submit your application, we will e-mail you instructions for setting up a myUM web account. You may also visit the Create a myUM account page to learn how to set up your account. You will use this to check the status of your application credentials and view your admission decision. |
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If you have any questions about the application process, askUM is available 24/7 to answer many of your questions. You can also visit out contact us page for any specific inquiries. |
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