University of Arkansas Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

University of Arkansas International Admissions

International students are 6% of the total students in the university. The university welcomes the international students and promotes diversity and inclusivity among the students. There are many international students of different cultures and races studying at the university. Students can enroll in both online and offline programs in the university.

Application: Online
Application fee: $40
Admission Requirement:

• Submit the official transcripts of your high school and college.
• The transcripts of the international students should be verified by an evaluation service such as an international education evaluation or any approved NACES services.
• Submit the English proficiency language test scores of exams like TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, ACT, SAT etc.
• Submit scores of exams like SAT, ACT, GMAT or GRE according to the requirements.
• Submit your immigration verification form with demonstration of financial support.
• After getting accepted into the university the students can proceed to apply for the visa.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

International students need to take an English Language Proficiency test in order to be eligible to apply to the university. This test is required to prove the ability of students to study in English. The university accepts scores of many exams like IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, ACT, SAT etc. The minimum score required to be eligible to apply to the university is as follows:

The test must be taken within the past 2 years of applying. The score requirements for the graduate students can vary according to the course.

US Visa for International Students

After getting accepted into the university, students can proceed to apply for the student visa in US. Students receive the I-20 form or DS-2019 form after getting accepted into the university. Students need to schedule an appointment with the nearest US embassy or consulate to get their visa. The documents required for the visa interview are:

• DS-160 form which is an online visa application.
• Pay the visa consular fee
• Submit your photograph by following the guidelines issued by the embassy.
• Additional documents like financial documentation, transcripts etc may be required.
• Students need to pay the SEVIS fee of $350 and produce the payment receipt during their visa application interview.
• After preparing all the documents students can schedule an appointment with the nearest US embassy or consulate.

Students also need to complete an immigration form as part of the admission process. Several documents are needed for applying successfully for the immigration. These documents include:

• Biographical page of the passport
• Financial support document showing your ability to pay for the program.
• Visa page if the student is present in the US.
• Green card is the student's permanent residence in the US.