International Students
Admission Requirements
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln grants admission if you meet the core coursework requirements and demonstrate English proficiency. To be evaluated for academic scholarships, you must complete your application for admission and be fully admitted.
For more information, please contact the university.
Application Deadlines
Fall 2024 (August Start Date)
- Priority Deadline: November 1
Spring 2025 (January Start Date)
- Final Deadline December 1
Any application received after the published deadline may be placed on a waitlist. The admission committee will prioritize the waitlist based upon candidates that meet Nebraska’s assured admission requirements.
Application Fee
The USD $45 application fee is payable online with a credit card.
Required Documents
In addition to the online application and completed coursework requirements, you must submit the following documents:
- Final secondary school transcript, signed and stamped by a principal of a secondary school
- Secondary school certificate/diploma
- English proficiency scores
Letters of recommendation and essays are not required for admission.
Core Coursework Requirements
- Upper-level mathematics (4 units)
- Natural sciences (3 units)
- Social sciences (3 units)
- A broad selection of coursework in English and native language (4 units)
English Proficiency Requirements
To be considered for full admittance, official scores must be sent electronically from the testing agency directly to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. International students who are non-native English speakers are required to request results to be sent from one of the following tests to demonstrate English proficiency:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Use school code 6877 to send your score to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Submit your IELTS test report number (TRF) by email to [email protected] with your NUID and request the testing agency to electronically and directly send results to Nebraska from the testing agency.
- SAT
Use school code 6877 to send your score to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
- ACT
Use school code 2482 to send your score to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
- Nebraska's Intensive English Program (IEP)
Graduating from a United States high school will also meet Nebraska’s English proficiency requirements OR completion of 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of degree-seeking coursework at a community college and/or college/university in the United States.
Although SAT/ACT tests are not required for admission to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, they may be required for entry into the College of Architecture and College of Engineering.
Note: Students suspected of submitting false English proficiency scores will be required to take the institutional English language test and may be subject to dismissal from the university.