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Admissions: International Students
Marylhurst University has one of the friendliest and safest campuses in the Portland, Oregon region. A small, private liberal arts university with more than 100 years of academic history, Marylhurst has 1300 students, with international students representing 12 countries, enrolled in language foundation studies and bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Marylhurst is on the quarter system: fall, winter, spring and summer. Terms are usually 10 weeks. Classes are offered days, evenings, weekends and online.
Students with TOEFL scores of 550 PBT, 213 CBT, or 79 iBT and higher may apply directly to a Marylhurst University certificate or degree program.
English Language Programs
If your TOEFL score is below 510 PBT, 180 CBT, or 64 iBT, you can apply to the English Language Intensive Program at Pacific International Academy, located on the Marylhurst campus. Marylhurst will accept up to 18 elective credits from ESL levels 3, 4 and 5 toward your bachelor’s degree.
About Pacific International Academy
If your TOEFL score is between 510-549 PBT, 180-210 CBT, or 64-78 iBT, and you are seeking a bachelor’s degree, you can apply to the Language Foundation Program at Marylhurst. In this program, you’ll take three writing courses with three liberal arts courses, earning college credit toward your Marylhurst bachelor’s degree.
If you are interested in the MBA program at Marylhurst, the Pathways to Success Program is designed for students who need to improve their English proficiency and complete business prerequisites.
If you do not have a TOEFL score, you may still apply to Marylhurst. You will take a language proficiency test when you arrive on our campus to determine which program is best for you.
Admission Requirements
International applicants will need:
- documentation of financial guarantee showing sufficient funds to cover tuition, fees and living expenses for at least one year
- secondary school completion/high school diploma/GED
- official transcripts with a certified English translation
- 2.0 minimum GPA in all prior college coursework
- measles immunization
- tuberculosis clearance
- completed application with nonrefundable application fee
- English proficiency equivalent to a TOEFL score of 550 PBT,
213 CBT, or 79 iBT.
(If applying to the Language Foundation Program, English proficiency must be 510-549 PBT, 180-210 CBT, or 64-79 iBT.)
Housing
Student housing is not available on the Marylhurst University campus. Off-campus housing options include host family living and apartments in the neighboring communities of Lake Oswego and West Linn.
Host Family Referrals through Pacific International Academy
More about Lake Oswego
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