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Every student thinking about studying abroad in the U.S. is looking for that perfect school – great academic programs, a safe place to live, welcoming faculty, staff and students, and a strong supportive network – a place to call home. EKU is that place!

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ELS Center – English Language Study

International students who would like to study English in the U.S. prior to attending EKU to meet our English Proficiency standard may apply to study English at an ELS center. They can apply to EKU through the ELS program and if they meet all of the admissions standards with the exception of English Proficiency, they will be offered a Conditional Letter of Admission (CLA).

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Whitlock Building
Room 112

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Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

859-622-2106
Text: 859-544-2070
Fax: 859-622-8024
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International Students - How to Apply

The application is free and only takes about 10 minutes to complete. For more details on how to apply select your admission type below.

International Students Application Info

To apply as a freshman, a student may not have attempted or completed any college or university-level coursework. Students with college-level coursework must apply as a transfer student.

  • Fill out the free online application. Students must indicate the major they wish to pursue in order for an I-20 to be issued.
  • Submit a copy of your valid passport
  • Submit transcripts:
  • Complete secondary school records reflecting a cumulative grade of 75% (2.5 GPA equivalent) or higher.
  • Transcripts that are not in English or on a 4.00 grade scale should have an official evaluation and translation of the secondary school record. Services such as ECE, WES, SpanTran or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants are able to complete both an evaluation of the GPA as well as translation if needed.
  • To expedite EKU’s receipt of your evaluation, you may opt to utilize SpanTran, a NACES approved transcript evaluator.
  • Access an EKU-specific form and discounted rate for Josef Silney
  • Submit an official copy of your high school diploma or graduation certificate (if applicable).
  • Provide a declaration of finances showing an account balance of no less than $39,604 USD in the form of a bank statement with a letter of authorization from the account holder. These documents must be no less than six months old from the date classes are set to begin. If student is sponsored by their home government or another entity, please include a letter indicating the awarding of such scholarship. Although an offer of admission can be extended prior to submission of a declaration of finances, EKU cannot issue the I-20 necessary for an F1 visa before receiving a valid declaration of finances.

    Note: The declaration of finances for a student seeking an Aviation – Professional Flight degree must reflect $52,604 USD to cover the additional program costs.
  • Submit a demonstration of English language proficiency. For standard admission, students may demonstrate proficiency by one of the following means:
  • TOEFL scores of 530 (paper-based), 195 (computer-based) or 71 (internet-based) with no band score below a 16.
  • IELTS scores of 6.0 overall with 5.0 or above in EVERY subject/skill category.
  • Duolingo English Test with a score of 95 or higher.
  • Japanese students may submit the EIKEN test with a passing score of Pre-1.
  • ACT English 18 and ACT Reading 20
  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing 510
  • Successful completion of the ELS Level 112 Intensive English program in the United States. (See below for details.)

Note: Students seeking an Aviation – Professional Flight degree are required to demonstrate FAA Aviation English Language Standard (AELS) Proficiency Rating Scale at the Operational Level 4. Students are required to attain this standard before acceptance of a student pilot application or issuance of a student solo endorsement. Additional details are available in FAA AC 60-28B.

Countries Exempt from the English Language Requirement: Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada (except Quebec), Commonwealth Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago

International Transfer Students Application Info

Students desiring to transfer must have completed 24 semester credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Students with less than 24 credit hours must also submit a complete secondary school record.

  • Fill out the free online application. Students must indicate the major they wish to pursue in order for an I-20 to be issued.
  • Submit a copy of your valid passport
  • Submit official transcripts for all college-level coursework. For college-level coursework taken outside of the United States, transcripts must be sent to ECE or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants for evaluation. Please choose to have a “course by course” evaluation completed.
  • Provide a declaration of finances showing an account balance of no less than $39,604 USD in the form of a bank statement with a letter of authorization from the account holder. These documents must be no less than six months old from the date classes are set to begin. If student is sponsored by their home government or another entity, please include a letter indicating the awarding of such scholarship. Although an offer of admission can be extended prior to submission of a declaration of finances, EKU cannot issue the I-20 necessary for an F1 visa before receiving a valid declaration of finances.

    Note: The declaration of finances for a student seeking an Aviation – Professional Flight degree must reflect $52,604 USD to cover the additional program costs.
  • Submit a demonstration of English language proficiency. For standard admission, students may demonstrate proficiency by one of the following means:
  • TOEFL scores of 530 (paper-based), 195 (computer-based) or 71 (internet-based) with no band score below a 16.
  • IELTS scores of 6.0 overall with 5.0 or above in EVERY subject/skill category.
  • Duolingo English Test with a score of 95 or higher.
  • Japanese students may submit the EIKEN test with a passing score of Pre-1.
  • ACT English 18 and ACT Reading 20
  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing 510
  • Successful completion of the ELS Level 112 Intensive English program in the United States. (See below for details.)

Note: Students seeking an Aviation – Professional Flight degree are required to demonstrate FAA Aviation English Language Standard (AELS) Proficiency Rating Scale at the Operational Level 4. Students are required to attain this standard before acceptance of a student pilot application or issuance of a student solo endorsement. Additional details are available in FAA AC 60-28B.

Countries Exempt from the English Language Requirement: Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada (except Quebec), Commonwealth Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago

International Graduate Students Application Info

Graduate school applicants must have a degree equivalent to the four-year baccalaureate degree awarded by U.S. universities.

  • Fill out the free online application. Students must apply for a degree seeking, on-campus program to be eligible for an I-20.
  • Submit a copy of your valid passport
  • Submit official entrance examination scores. Official scores sent directly from the testing agency must be used to satisfy admission requirements.
  • Submit an official course by course transcript evaluation. Foreign credential evaluations must be submitted by a NACES member. Credential evaluations must include a record of all degrees earned, detailing all subjects taken, grades obtained and GPA. Uncertified copies are not accepted. To expedite EKU’s receipt of your evaluation, you may opt to utilize SpanTran, a NACES approved transcript evaluator.
  • Submit a demonstration of English language proficiency. For standard admission, students may demonstrate proficiency by one of the following means:
  • TOEFL scores of 530 (paper-based), 195 (computer-based) or 71 (internet-based) with no band score below a 16.
  • IELTS scores of 6.0 overall with 5.0 or above in EVERY subject/skill category.
  • Successful completion of the ELS Level 112 Intensive English program in the United States. (See below for details.)
  • Earned a degree from an accredited institution in the United States

Note: Students seeking an Aviation – Professional Flight degree are required to demonstrate FAA Aviation English Language Standard (AELS) Proficiency Rating Scale at the Operational Level 4. Students are required to attain this standard before acceptance of a student pilot application or issuance of a student solo endorsement. Additional details are available in FAA AC 60-28B.

Countries Exempt from the English Language Requirement: Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada (except Quebec), Commonwealth Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago

When to Apply

Now is the perfect time to start your EKU application! The earlier you apply for your intended start date, the more time you have to prepare to get started. Take the first step toward achieving your goals and apply today.

TermApplication
Deadline		Classes
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FallAugust 1August
SpringDecember 1January
SummerMay 1May

TermApplication
Deadline		Classes
Begin
Fall AJuly 5August
Fall BAugust 31October
Spring ANovember 30 January
Spring BJanuary 31March
Summer AApril 5May
Summer BMay 31June

Note: Graduate deadlines vary by program. Program specific deadlines can be found on each program page.

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