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International Students


Touro University welcomes international students from all over the world. International students need to complete a few additional steps to be considered to be eligible for I-20 issuance and an F-1 visa. The International Student Office understands the challenges for international students and dedicates itself to supporting you towards your success at Touro University.

For further information, please visit the International Student Services website.

Please be aware that, regardless of past academic achievement, only applicants who possess or qualify for visas permitting the visa holder to pursue higher education in the United States are eligible to enroll in the University’s academic programs. Visa eligibility and admittance to the United States are determined by policies enacted by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The F-1 visa is a student visa issued by the U.S. Department of State. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents need to obtain an F-1 visa before entering the United States and enrolling in a college in the United States with certain exceptions. Proof of support should be submitted to the International Student Office when submitting the “Application for Admission.” If the applicant has a sponsor who will be providing funds, a notarized “Affidavit of Support” form is required. Doing so helps ensure timely issuance of the I-20 form needed to secure the F-1 visa. International applicants are reminded that I-20 forms are issued until July 31 for Fall semester enrollment and until December 31 for the Spring semester. Students who request an I-20 form later than 7 calendar days before their program commences will be deferred admission until the following semester.

All F1 students MUST submit all required documents for I-20 issue at least a week before the program start date to international admissions. Otherwise their admission will be deferred to the next semester. No I-20 applications will be accepted after the program start date. The International Student Handbook is distributed to all I-20 recipients. Students can find more detailed visa information in this book.

Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges must be evaluated by a private evaluation agency before an applicant can be considered for admission. Evaluations include a course-by-course analysis indicating the U.S. equivalency of the degree, which helps the Admissions Committee better understand the applicant’s educational background and academic credentials. Touro University accepts evaluations only from members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. For further information please visit the Association’s website at https://www.naces.org/members. Request evaluations well in advance of the application deadline, especially if you currently reside outside of the United States and require a student visa.

You will need to submit an Official Credential Evaluation Report from a NACES accredited agency. If your undergraduate education was in a language other than English you must also submit one of the following:

  • A Duolingo English Test score of 105 or above

  • A TOEFL internet-based score of 79 or above.

    • TOEFL score report for GSB is 6737.

  • An IELTS – Academic examination with an overall score of 6.5 or above.

  • Pearson TE Academic examination with a score of 58 or above.

  • Successful completion of English proficiency in a language school.

Foreign Student Disclaimer

Foreign students’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to, applying for a visa, fulfilling the initial report requirement, maintaining legal status in the United States, obtaining health insurance, and fulfilling residency requirements, if any. It is the student’s responsibility to comply with all immigration requirements and deadlines. Assistance by the Designated School Officials (DSO) is advisory only and is not a substitute for professional immigration guidance, which is recommended.

By participating in any Touro program as a foreign student, you waive and Touro further disclaims any liability in contract and tort, including negligence, in connection with any action or inaction of the P/DSO or Touro in connection with your immigration status or failure to maintain such status.

For further information regarding International Admissions and the I-20 application process, visit Touro’s International Student Services website:
www.touro.edu/departments/international-students/.

Tuition Payment for Foreign Students

To ensure all Touro University international students (with a confirmed F-1 status) in Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional programs based in New York remain in good financial standing, the following requirements are being instituted:

Tuition Payment Requirement
International students must either:

  • Pay their tuition in full prior to the start of the term, or

  • Be actively enrolled and current in an approved payment plan to remain registered for the term.

Failure to meet either of these criteria will result in the student being deregistered and their classes dropped.