The City College of New York

Applicants from other countries

All foreign applications are welcome!

• International students must have a foreign equivalent degree, a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (translational services to the US 4.0 GPA system are required if appropriate), and a minimum passing IBT (Internet-Based Test) TOEFL score of 79 or IELTS score of 6.5. Many of our international students, especially STEM-OPT students, stay for OPT after they finish their degree. Please make sure that the GPA system used in the United States is included in your application.
• Students who have completed any part of their secondary or post-secondary education outside of the United States and/or require a student (F-1) visa are considered international students. International students must submit a freshman or transfer application, as well as official certifications, complete transcripts, and translations, to be considered for admission (if necessary).
• Applicants with a temporary visa who do not speak English as their first language must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). To learn more about the TOEFL, write to: Test of English as a Foreign Language, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, or go to their website.