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Applying Online

All international applicants must submit an online application at apply.unomaha.edu.

Application Fee for International Students

  • Fee Amount: $45.00 (U.S. dollars)
  • Payment Requirement: The fee is mandatory. Applications will not be processed without payment.
  • Non-Refundable: The fee is non-refundable, regardless of admission status.
  • Payment Methods:
    • Credit card
    • Check or money order (payable to the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
  • Fee Validity:
    • The application fee is valid for one year.
    • If an applicant does not enroll within a year, they must reapply and pay the fee again.
    • Exception: Previous UNO students or those who attended another University of Nebraska campus (UNK, UNL, UNO, UNMC) are not required to pay the fee again.

Documentation Needed

Documents can be submitted through one of the following methods:

Undergraduate Admissions
Eppley Administration Building, Room 111
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182-0080
USA

Academic Records

  • All applicants must submit transcripts from every high school, college, or university attended for admission.
  • Final official transcripts from all institutions must be provided within the first eight weeks of enrollment.
  • If original transcripts are not in English, a certified translation must be included.
  • Applicants seeking to transfer credits from a foreign college or university to UNO must submit a course-by-course evaluation from a recognized member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Passport Copy

Applicants must submit a clear copy of the passport information page to​ unointernational@unomaha.edu.

Proof of English Proficiency

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following methods:

  • U.S. High School Diploma – Must include four years of standard English classes.
  • Standardized Test Scores – Minimum ACT English score of 20 (or SAT equivalent).
  • U.S. College Coursework:
    • Completion of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree (GPA 2.5+).
    • Completion of English Composition I or II with a grade of C or better (GPA 2.5+).
  • Citizenship from a country on UNO’s English Proficiency Waiver List.
  • Medium of Instruction (MOI) Letter – If your previous school’s primary language of instruction was English, an official letter must confirm that your entire academic program was taught in English.
  • Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or other approved tests)
    • ​Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency.
    • TOEFL scores from other schools cannot be used.
    • IELTS scores can also be sent via MavLINK or emailed to unointernational@unomaha.edu.  

Proof of Financial Support (F-1 or J-1 Visa Students)

Applicants requiring an F-1 or J-1 student visa must provide proof of financial support.

  • Required documents:
    • Non-hypothetical and/or liquid funds (i.e., official bank statements) signed by the student and/or sponsor, with a bank seal
    • UNO Financial Affidavit signed by the student and sponsor
    • Documents must be less than six months old.

Submission: financial documents can be sent via MavLINK or email to unointernational@unomaha.edu

Note: Without these financial documents, UNO cannot issue the I-20 or DS-2019 form.

Conditional Admission

Applicants who do not meet UNO’s English language requirements may qualify for conditional admission.​

Requirements for Full Admission:

  • Complete UNO’s Intensive Language Program (ILUNO) with a qualifying score.
  • ILUNO students must study for at least one session.
  • Applicants with low test scores will be evaluated by the ILUNO Director to determine eligibility for full admission.

Important:

  • A change of status of the Form I-20 will be made upon full undergraduate admission. 
  • Students must request a Form I-20 status update once fully admitted.

Non-Degree Seeking Student

International Students (F-1 or J-1 Visa Holders)

International students may apply as non-degree-seeking students if they:

  • Have a permission letter from their current U.S. institution, allowing part-time enrollment at UNO while maintaining their I-20 from their home school.
  • Are referred as part of an international exchange program between UNO and their home institution.
  • Have a recommendation letter from their home institution or employer.

For additional details, contact unointernational@unomaha.edu.

International Visiting Student Program (VSP) for Non-Degree Students

Applicants who require a visa to study in the U.S. may apply for UNO’s International Visiting Student Program (VSP).

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be currently enrolled at a UNO partner institution.
  • Must be nominated by their home university.
  • Must follow all application and documentation requirements from UNO and their home university.

For further details, visit the UNO VSP website.

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Admission for International Students

  • Most admission decisions are made within one week after all documents are received.
  • If admitted, students will receive an admission email with their I-20 form.

Receiving Your I-20

  • Form I-20 is issued only to the student and cannot be picked up or emailed to friends, family, or third parties.

    • This policy ensures privacy and protects the student's personal information.

  • J-1 visa applicants will receive their DS-2019 form along with their admission email.

  • F-1 visa holders enrolling part-time at UNO will not receive a new I-20.