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:
- A completed undergraduate application plus $25 application fee
- Proof of English ability (official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE scores)
- Official academic records (both in the document's original language and in English) and an external foreign credential evaluation through InCred.
- Financial Certification form and official bank statements or official letter
- 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 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.
Step 3: Submit Proof of English Language Proficiency
All international students planning to attend Faulkner University must provide proof of adequate English language proficiency if they are from non-English speaking countries. This requirement can be met by submitting official test scores from TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or PTE. The English Proficiency Exam may be waived if an applicant has completed at least two semesters at a U.S. institution while maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above. Please note the required scores in the following charts. The TOEFL code for Faulkner University is 1034.
Minimum TOEFL Requirements for Admission
| Program | Paper-Based | Computer-Based | Internet-Based |
| Undergraduate | 500 | 173 | 61 |
| Graduate | 525 | 194 | 70 |
Minimum IELTS Requirements for Admission
| Undergraduate | 5.5 | ||
| Graduate | 6 |
Minimum Duolingo Requirements for Admission
| Undergraduate | 100 | ||
| Graduate | 100 |
Minimum PTE Requirements for Admission
| Undergraduate | 55 | ||
| Graduate | 60 |
Step 4: Provide Documentation of Financial Support
All international students must prove that they have adequate funds to pay tuition and living expenses while attending Faulkner University. Every student must submit the Financial Certification form and officially-issued bank statements dated within six months of the anticipated start date. View the current schedule of tuition and costs. International undergraduate students are eligible for scholarships based on academic merit. A separate application is not required to be considered for the merit scholarships. All complete applications will be reviewed for scholarship eligibility.
Step 5: Be sure to send all your documents to the following:
Email (Preferred): intladmissions@faulkner.edu
International Admissions
Faulkner University
5345 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109, USA
Application Review
After international students complete the steps above, Faulkner will review the materials and consider the request for admission. If the review determines that the applicant has met the institution's admission requirements for international students, then Faulkner will send a letter of acceptance to the student and issue an I-20 (or provide necessary documentation for the applicant to transfer their current SEVIS record to Faulkner University). The I-20 will allow international students who are not currently in the US to apply for a visa. Actual time that individual students are allowed to remain in the U.S. will vary.
Prospective and current international students are responsible for staying informed of the United States Department of Homeland Security regulations for the International Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). It is the student's responsibility to pay the mandatory SEVIS (I-901) fee, obtain a visa, and make any necessary travel arrangements.
Deposit Requirement
All international students enrolled in the traditional program will be required to submit a $5,000 (USD) deposit PRIOR TO arrival on campus. International students may wire funds from their home country using Flywire services at pay.flywire.com.
Please direct any questions or comments to intladmissions@faulkner.edu.