International Students' Admissions Concerns

​As an international student, you will complete the same application process as domestic students to be considered for admission into any School of Public Policy & Administration graduate program. You can access the online application through the Apply Now page.

Please keep in mind that all application materials must be submitted online, including your unofficial transcripts, exam scores, and letters of recommendation. Please do not mail paper copies of any application materials unless a SPPA faculty or staff member specifically instructs you to do so.

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required of all international applicants (unless your country of residency has English as an official language or you already have been issued a higher education degree earned from an institution in a country with English as an official language). A minimum score of 600 (paper-based test), or 100 (TOEFL iBT) is generally required for consideration for admission. Some programs prefer a score of 105 for the TOEFL iBT. SPPA does not accept IELTS scores.

​The Office for International Students & Scholars (OISS) has many resources available to help incoming international students with issues such as obtaining a visa, securing housing, and other common issues that are of concern to our international students. If you need assistance with these types of logistic concerns, please feel free to utilize the OISS website or reach out to OISS directly.

OISS also has programs and events throughout the year that are specifically for international students at UD. These events are a great option for connecting with other students and getting involved in university life!