International Students Admissons

Requirements for Admission of International Students

Faulkner University is a globally recognized institution of higher learning distinguished by the diversity of its students, the breadth and quality of its academic programs, and its important political location in the capital city of Alabama. We have an unwavering commitment to providing world-class educational opportunities to students from around the world. We are especially dedicated to bringing talented international students to our campus, because we believe that this great effort makes us a stronger, global university.

An international applicant must provide the following information before admission is considered:

1. A completed undergraduate application plus $25 application fee
2. Proof of English ability (official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE scores)
3. Official academic records (both in the document’s original language and in English) and an external foreign credential evaluation through InCred.
4. Financial Certification form and official bank statements or official letter
5. A photocopy of the passport ID page

Additional documentation may be required. Please refer to undergraduate admission standards.

Please pay close attention to the following procedure when preparing application data.

Step 1: Complete Your Application Online

All international applicants must submit the Faulkner application form and traditional (undergraduate) students must pay an application fee of $25.00. You may apply online, which is the easiest and quickest way to apply.

Step 2: Provide Academic Records

Freshman applicants with no previous college credit must submit complete secondary school academic records. Providing academic records only of the senior year will not be considered adequate. Foreign academic records must be evaluated through a NACES-member evaluator. International student athletes must use InCred.

Transfer of foreign credits can be accepted at Faulkner University. Any credits earned at a university outside the U.S. that a student wishes to transfer to Faulkner University must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator as detailed above. Transfer credits can be considered for each course in which a student has received a grade of “C” or better. A course-by-course evaluation is required for transfer credit. Please note that not all of your foreign credits can be transferred, and some courses may not be applied toward your degree program at Faulkner University. International students transferring from a U.S. institution must also complete a transfer-in form signed by their previous school’s DSO in order to transfer their SEVIS record to Faulkner.