International Applicants

The University of Tulsa acquires Fab Lab Tulsa

The University of Tulsa has announced the acquisition of Fab Lab Tulsa, which provides access to digital fabrication tools and resources throughout the community through membership and programming. The move is part of TU’s ongoing efforts to promote innovation and aligns with the university’s global reputation in engineering, computer science, and the creative arts. “We […]

Unique organizational studies program offers expansive opportunities

At roughly 75 majors, organizational studies is one of the largest majors in The University of Tulsa’s Kendall College of Arts & Sciences. From social sciences, media, and arts to business administration, the program provides students a wide range of knowledge and skills, rather than limiting them to a single discipline. But as a so-called […]

TU Law celebrates alumna Sara Hill’s historic confirmation to federal bench

The University of Tulsa’s College of Law congratulates alumna Sara Hill (JD ’03) as she becomes the first Native American woman to serve as a federal judge in Oklahoma. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in the state’s legal landscape. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Hill, who fills a vacant […]

New faculty member brings expertise and INSPIRE lab to Psychology Department

The University of Tulsa Department of Psychology has a wide variety of faculty-led research labs. From the Exposure, Relaxation & Rescripting Therapy for Chronic Nightmares study to the Psychophysiology Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience lab, TU offers students the opportunity to participate in ongoing research and even publish their findings. New to Kendall College of Arts […]

More than 60 years of James Joyce Quarterly

Legend has it that Thomas Staley, former provost of The University of Tulsa, founded the James Joyce Quarterly, fondly known as JJQ, in his garage. Or was it his kitchen table? That was more than 60 years ago, and since then the journal has become an internationally esteemed publication known for its publishing of critical […]

First-year Undergraduate Students

You are considered a first-year student if you are entering university for the first time. First year students can apply through TU application (Opens June 1) or the Common Application. (Opens August 1)

Submit application documents: You can upload your documents through your application portal or send them to international@utulsa.edu

Passport identification page
Evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE). Copies of official test scores are accepted if they can be verified by an admission official on the testing website. Send us copies of your test scores by email to international@utulsa.edu or by uploading it through your application portal. If your score report cannot be verified online, your application will not move forward in the process until we receive your official scores directly from the testing agency.
Official Transcripts from all secondary/high school and university-level study. Official transcripts must be sent by your school to UTulsa directly at international@utulsa.edu, via mail, or through electronic transcript delivery. Student uploaded copies are considered non-official and can be used for admission purposes. Learn more about our transcript evaluation process here.
Confirmation of Financial Resources. Proof of financial support for 1 year of study and living expenses must be on file at The University of Tulsa before an I-20 for F-1 student visa support is issued.
Official IGCSE, A-Level, IB, or AP results, if applicable.

View study and living expenses here.

Recommended Materials

Counselor or teacher recommendation letters
Certificate of awards/competition: for Global Ambassador Scholarship consideration.
Personal essay
SAT or ACT scores
Send your scores directly from the testing agency using the ETS (TOEFL/SAT) institution code: 6883 or the ACT institution code: 3444.

Transfer Students

You are considered an international transfer student if you have attended another university following high school graduation. Please note: transfer students enroll as regular, degree-seeking students.

Transfer students can apply through TU application (Opens June 1) or the Common Application. (Opens August 1)
Submit application documents: You can upload your documents through your application portal or send them to international@utulsa.edu
- Passport identification page.
- English proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE). Copies of official test scores are accepted if they can be verified by an admission official on the testing website. Send us copies of your test scores by email to international@utulsa.edu or by uploading it through your application portal. If your score report cannot be verified online, your application will not move forward in the process until we receive your official scores directly from the testing agency.
- Transcripts: All high school/secondary transcripts. Students with fewer than 48 hours of college credit need to submit a high school transcript in addition to college transcripts.TU does not require secondary school transcripts if you have successfully completed more than 48 semester hours of academic credit. Learn more about our transcript evaluation process here.
- Certificate of financial resources: The certificate of financial resources form, as well as a bank statement can be submitted by email at international@utulsa.edu. Students will not be admitted to The University of Tulsa and a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) or (DS-2019) will not be issued until this information is provided and verified. Please click the link here to access the form.

Transfer Credits

International students can transfer college/university credits to The University of Tulsa.

Apply to The University of Tulsa and submit all of the required materials.
Ask the registrar at each institution to send your official transcripts to The University of Tulsa.
If your transcripts are from a non-U.S. institution, send your course descriptions with certified translations. Advisers may ask for course syllabi as well.
A TU adviser will evaluate your courses and tell you how many transfer credits TU will accept. They will also tell you how many credits you will need to complete your degree.

Transfer Credit Eligibility

You must complete the final 45 credit hours of your program at The University of Tulsa in order to receive a degree.
TU does not require secondary school transcripts if you have successfully completed more than 48 semester hours of academic credit.
You must be in good standing at the institutions you have attended.
- If you have been dismissed or suspended from any college or university, TU will not consider you for admission for at least one year.
- TU will not apply credit from another college or university during the dismissal period unless approved by the readmitting dean.
Students who were dismissed by The University of Tulsa must petition the dean of their college of enrollment for readmission.
TU also accepts IB, AP, and A-Level (with department approval) credits, but if you complete these exams in secondary school, you will be considered a freshman.

Master’s or PhD (Graduate Students)

If you are applying for a Master’s or PhD program, you will need to submit a graduate school application.

Transcript Evaluation

For international applicants, we handle evaluations internally if transcripts are in English or accompanied by an English translation, eliminating the need for students to use third-party services. Please note that we do not offer preliminary evaluations. To assess admissibility, students must formally apply and submit all required application materials. Admission to TU is not guaranteed.

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