At Jefferson, we set a high priority on the exchange of ideas, research and education with members of the international community.
I-20 Forms for F-1 student status and DS-2019 for J-1 student status are only available for full-time and on-campus programs. Individuals of other immigration statuses must ensure that their current status permits study in their intended program by its start date and for its entirety.
Transcripts: Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.
English Language Exam Requirement: International applicants for this program may be required to submit results from an English Language Proficiency Exam. Applicants may qualify for an English Language Exam Waiver by meeting the criteria below:
- Students from countries where English is the official language.
- Students who studied in the United States for 3 or more years and received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S.
Applicants who don't qualify for an exam waiver may satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirement by completing an English Language Program/Courses (ELS Education Services ELS 112 or English Comp 1 & 2 with a C or better) or by submitting one of the following. Exam results must be dated within two years of application submission.
- TOEFL IBT & IBT Home Edition: 80 (no sub-score below 20)
- TOEFL Essentials: 8.5 (no sub-score below 8)
- IELTS: 6.5 (no sub-score below 6)
- Duolingo Exam: 115
- Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53