How to Apply: International Students

Application Options 

• The Common App
• Coalition App (Scoir)

There is no advantage or disadvantage to using either application format. 

Application Fee

$55 USD (nonrefundable) 

High School/Secondary School Grades

• Official secondary school transcript sent by your school (official English translation required)
• First quarter and/or mid-year grades (send when they become available) 

Letter of Recommendation

At least one letter of recommendation is required, preferably from a teacher.

A holistic review of each applicant is at the center of our approach to enrolling a diverse group of students that strengthens the UVM community. Therefore, applicants to UVM, including International students and U.S. citizens abroad, are not required to submit standardized test scores, but are welcome to so if they feel it will contribute to their academic record. Applicants who want to include their ACT and/or SAT scores may self-report their scores on their admissions application. Applicants who self-report their scores will be required to submit official scores if admitted to UVM and enroll.

Students who choose not to submit test scores will not be disadvantaged in any way, as all applicants will be considered for admission, merit scholarships, and selection to the Patrick Leahy Honors College at UVM.

All applicants whose first language is not English must have an official test sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the testing agency. We are not able to accept testing from the student.

If you believe you qualify for an English proficiency waiver, please reach out to Admissions at admissions@uvm.edu

Minimum Requirements

• 110 Duolingo English Test (DET)
• 80 of 120 TOEFL or 4.5 of 6 TOEFL
• 6.5 IELTS
• 22 ACT English section
• 550 SAT EBRW
• 180 Cambridge English Exam
• We do not accept MyBest TOEFL

Students who score between 80-89 on the TOEFL / 4.5 on the new TOEFL score (or equivalent) will be automatically enrolled in an ESOL course in their first semester.

Codes for Sending English Proficiency Scores to UVM

• TOEFL: 3920
• ACT English: 2322
• SAT EBRW: 3920

Students taking the IELTS should have results sent to: 

University of Vermont 
Office of Admissions 
194 S. Prospect St.
Burlington, VT 05401 

To complete your application, you must show the minimum expenses for one year of study. The most common proof of funding documentation is a bank statement dated within 6 months of your application. Documents can be uploaded directly into your student portal on your application status page or sent via email to admissions@uvm.edu.

• Tuition and Fees: $48,554
• Living Expenses: $16,400
• Other Expenses $9,750 (books, health insurance, personal costs)

Total I-20 estimated cost of attendance for 2025-26: $74,704

Applying for your Visa and I-20 Information

Once an admitted student has paid their acceptance fee to enroll at UVM, they can begin the application process for their I-20 and Visa. Please learn more at the Office of International Education.

International Merit Scholarships 

International students at the University of Vermont are eligible for merit scholarships of up to $25,000 per year. During the application review process, you will be automatically considered for a merit scholarship, there is no separate application. Applicants will be considered holistically for scholarships, Grades, SAT/ACT testing (if provided), extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation will all be considered as part of scholarship review. You will be notified at the time of admission should you receive an international merit scholarship.

View more information about international merit scholarships

Advanced Placement (AP)

Credit is granted for AP exam scores of 4 or 5 in most subjects; scores of 3 are accepted in some areas. Please consult our complete AP chart. To receive credit, either submit your official AP Score Report from the College Board with your application for admission, or once admitted/enrolled, submit your official score report from the College Board directly to the Registrar's office, transfer area.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

If you have completed International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework and received a score of 5 or greater on HL or SL IB exams, you may be eligible for transfer credit. It is not necessary to have completed the entire IB curriculum to qualify for transfer credit. Please consult our IB Guide.

Please submit an official IB transcript along with your application for admission. Up to one year of introductory level credit may be awarded in a discipline. If you are admitted to UVM and have questions about IB credit review, please reach out to the Registrar's office, transfer area.

College Credit Taken in High School

College level coursework completed in high school may be eligible for transfer credit. Coursework must be through a regionally accredited, degree-granting college or university and may be taught within a high school setting; an example of a high school-based program is the Syracuse University Project Advance Program (SUPA). Please submit all official transcripts of college coursework along with your application; transcripts will be reviewed upon admission to the university.

• Four years of English
• Three years of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II and geometry or equivalents)
• Two years of the same foreign language (American sign language meets this requirement)
• Three years of a natural or physical science, including a laboratory science
• Three years of social sciences

Many of UVM's colleges and schools have additional requirements. 

Average GPA for First-Year Admitted Students for Fall 2024

3.8 (4.0 scale)

SAT/ACT score ranges for middle 50% of Fall 2204 admitted students* 

• SAT EBRW: 670-740
• SAT Math: 650-740
• ACT: 31-34

*Test score averages reflect applicants who submitted them. Applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores.