Application deadlines for international students differ from those for American citizens, and are as follows:
- Fall Semester deadline: May 15
- Spring Semester deadline: November 15
- Summer Semester deadline: February 15
Saint Joseph's University Fall and Spring Semesters are 14 weeks. The Summer Semester has two sessions that are 6 weeks (classes during the Summer Semester meet twice weekly). You may begin the MBA Program at any semester.
A completed international application includes:
- Official Transcripts (Undergraduate and Graduate)
- Two (2) letters of Recommendation
- Resume
- Application Fee: $35.00
- Personal Statement
- Official GMAT or GRE scores (test must be taken within the last 5 years)
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores (test must be taken within the last 2 years)
- Proof of ability to pay educational expenses from a bank and an affidavit of financial support.
- An official course-by-course evaluation by World Education Service (WES) of undergraduate and graduate education.
Translated copies of college records, and language test scores should be forwarded to Dr. Janine Guerra, Associate Director, in the Graduate Business Office. Applicants should take note that the minimum language scores are as follows: 80 on the TOEFL IBT, 6.5 Overall on the IELTS, 60 on the PTE, or 550 on the written TOEFL. Completion of the ELS Language Center's English Level 112, including a favorable letter of recommendation from an ELS Administrator, is accepted in place of a TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score. Click here for more information about the ELS Center at Saint Joseph's University.
Advisors are available throughout the week. Please click here to schedule an appointment. If you have additional questions, please call 610-660-1690 or email our office.