{"id":760,"date":"2026-07-10T11:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/?page_id=760"},"modified":"2026-07-24T19:40:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T23:40:21","slug":"international-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/rackham-fellowship\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Rackham Fellowship<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Pursue a Higher Degree at UM-Flint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Michigan-Flint welcomes applications from prospective international students who have earned a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Programs completed in person on campus are open to students seeking an F-1 visa. Programs that are completed 100% online are not eligible for a student visa. Stand-alone graduate certificates are also not eligible for a student visa.<br><br>Additional information can also be found on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Global Engagement<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welcome International Students to the UM-Flint Campus\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qXtVl202Omc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Requirements of all International Applicants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to materials required of all students, international students must provide additional documentation at the time of application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review.\u00a0Read the following\u00a0for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review at\u00a0<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of graduation or diploma indicating conferral of the bachelor\u2019s degree and the date it was conferred.&nbsp;(If you attended a college or university that includes degree information on the transcript or marksheet, a certificate or diploma is not necessary.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate\u00a0<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International students must be able to submit an affidavit and proof of financial support indicating the ability to finance educational expenses for one year. Learn more about the costs for attendance at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cge\/admissions\/tuition-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuition &amp; Fees<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Financial-Certification\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Financial Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Requirements for applicants seeking an F-1 visa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International students seeking an F-1 visa must submit an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sunapsis.umflint.edu\/istart\/controllers\/admission\/AdmissionEngine.cfm\">Affidavit of Financial Support<\/a>&nbsp;with supporting documentation. This document can be accessed through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sunapsis.umflint.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iService<\/a>&nbsp;and is required to secure an I-20 required for F-1 status. The affidavit provides satisfactory evidence that you have adequate funds to support your academic pursuits at UM-Flint. For more information on&nbsp;tuition and fees for international students at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cge\/student-resources\/tuition-fees\/\">Center for Global Engagement Tuition &amp; Fees<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acceptable sources of funding include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A bank statement including a current balance. Funds must be held in a checking account, savings account, or certificate of deposit (CD). All accounts must be in the name of the student or the student\u2019s sponsor. For sponsor funds to be counted toward the I-20 requirement, the sponsor must sign the Financial Affidavit of Support. Statements must be no more than six months old at the time of submission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approved loan documents including the total amount approved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have been offered a scholarship, grant, assistantship, or other funding through the University of Michigan-Flint, please submit the offer letter if available. All university funding will be verified with the department providing that funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students may prove sufficient funding using multiple sources. For instance, you may submit a bank statement and a loan document equaling the total required amount. In order for an I-20 to be issued, you must provide proof of sufficient funding to cover the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cge\/student-resources\/tuition-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">estimated international expenses<\/a>&nbsp;for one year of study. Students with dependents accompanying them in the United States must also prove sufficient funding to cover the estimated expenses for each dependent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unacceptable sources of funding include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stocks, bonds, and other securities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corporate bank accounts or other accounts not in the name of the student or their sponsor (exceptions may be made if the student is being sponsored by an organization).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real estate or other property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loan applications or pre-approval documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retirement funds, insurance policies, or other non-liquid assets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Requirements for International Online Applicants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students pursuing online degrees should note that some countries may not formally recognize foreign online degrees, which can have implications for students who later seek to enroll in other educational programs, or for those who seek employment with their home country\u2019s government or other employers requiring specific credentials. Additionally, some countries may or may not require foreign higher education institutions to comply with distance education regulations. UM-Flint does not represent or guarantee that its online degree programs are recognized in or meet requirements to comply with distance education regulations in the student\u2019s country of residence if it is outside the United States. It is therefore the student\u2019s responsibility to understand current circumstances or special requirements surrounding whether this online degree will be recognized in the student\u2019s country of residence, how the collection of student data may be used in said country, and whether the student will be subject to additional withholding taxes in addition to the price of tuition.<br><br>Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/online\/state-authorization\/\">State Authorization<\/a>&nbsp;for additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IMPORTANT: Applicants who are currently in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/DACA\">Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals<\/a>\u00a0status or have a non-immigrant visa status will need to apply using the\u00a0<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/apply-now\/\">International (Non-U.S. Citizen) New Graduate application<\/a>. Select \u201cNon-Citizen \u2013 Other or No Visa\u201d for your citizenship status. List your citizenship and specify \u201cOther Visa Type\u201d or indicate your visa type for questions relating to visa status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Housing &amp; Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint provides safe, comfortable on-campus housing through two residential halls, First Street and Riverfront, located steps away from classes, dining options, and campus resources. Our residential communities foster a welcoming atmosphere with opportunities to connect with peers and engage in campus life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Department of Public Safety maintains a comprehensive law enforcement presence on campus, providing 24\/7 services and support. All residents and visitors receive emergency alerts through our Emergency Alert System, and the university offers additional security services, including a Safe Ride program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information about campus safety, including crime statistics and university policies, is available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/ASR-AFSR\">Annual Security and Fire Safety Report<\/a>. For housing inquiries, contact Housing &amp; Residential Life at <a href=\"mailto:flint.housing@umich.edu\">flint.housing@umich.edu<\/a> or call the Department of Public Safety at <a href=\"tel:8107623300\">810-762-3300<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Public Safety | University of Michigan-Flint\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r2BpvSZoDCg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Global Graduate Merit Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Global Graduate Merit Scholarship is available to international graduate students who meet the selection criteria listed below. It is a competitive scholarship awarded to students admitted for the fall semester who have demonstrated high academic achievement. The Office of Graduate Programs will consider entering international graduate-level students seeking an \u201cF\u201d visa; no additional application is required. Recipients must view themselves as cultural ambassadors and are encouraged to participate periodically in UM-Flint activities that involve cultural sharing or community service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/scholarships\/#gradstudent-scholarships\">Read more about Global Graduate Merit Scholarship<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our&nbsp;Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;section offers answers to common questions international students ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Who is considered an international graduate student?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An international graduate student is a student who wants to come to UM-Flint for graduate study and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Will need a student (F-1) visa to enter the United States OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is currently living in the United States on a visa (any type except B-1 or B-2).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who are from another country but are considered Permanent Residents of the U.S. [by having a permanent resident or resident alien (\u201cgreen\u201d) card] and students who are refugees or seeking asylum are not classified as international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">For how many courses must an international graduate student register?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students on an F-1 visa must attend full-time in the first semester\/term of the program. From then on, they must attend full-time in the fall and winter.<br><br>The minimum number of credit hours for international graduate students on an F-1 visa is six hours per semester, with the exception of programs offered through the Rackham School of Graduate Studies (currently the MA in Liberal Studies, MPA, and Arts Administration programs). International students on an F-1 visa in a Rackham program must be enrolled for at least 8 credit hours. Some programs require students to take more than the minimum number of hours. Before an international student applies, they should check with their intended program of study to determine if they can attend full-time during their first term.<br><br>International students on other types of visas do not have to meet the full-time requirement for students on an F-1 visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Can an international student begin in any semester?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the program. Some programs only admit students for certain terms. Other programs do not offer enough courses in certain terms (e.g., summer) for an international student to attend full time (which is required). 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