international admissions

For purposes of admission and student accounts, international student is defined as any person in the United States on a non-immigrant visa (including but not limited to: F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2, H-4, H-1B, etc.) or any non-US Citizen taking classes online from abroad.

To apply for admission as an international graduate student, the applicant must submit the following:

Completed Application Form
$100 Application Fee (non-refundable)
Proof of English Proficiency (see English Proficiency for Undergraduate Students section below)
An official evaluation of foreign credentials: Must be completed by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member which includes, but is not limited to Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and World Education Services (WES). Students who wish to transfer credit to Bellevue University will need to order a course-by-course evaluation.

F-1/J-1 enrollment options and requirements (undergraduate)

International students who require a Bellevue-University-Sponsored F-1 or J-1 status must apply for admission to Bellevue University as a full-time degree-seeking student in traditional (on-campus) programs. Accelerated and cohort programs do not meet the F-1 or J-1 status requirements. Below is a list of current Undergraduate degree programs available to students requesting a Bellevue University I-20 or DS-2019. Other programs may be available with thorough review by admissions or advising on a case-by-case basis.

Psychology, BA

Sports Management, BA

Accounting, BS

Biology, BS

Business Administration, BS

Computer Information Systems, BS

Criminal Justice, BS

Cybersecurity, BS

Education, BS

Finance, BS

Financial Planning, BS

Health and Human Performance, BS

Health Science, BS

International Business Administration, BS

Kinesiology, BS

Psychology, BS

Sport Management, BS

Supply Chain and Logistics Management, BS

English Proficiency: IELTS and TOEFL test scores (undergraduate)

minimum test scores and requirements for international students and non-native English speakers

Undergraduate International Students (including those who are taking classes online only) must prove English proficiency for admission in one of the following ways:

Provide English Proficiency scores with a minimum score in one of the following English Proficiency tests, or an approved equivalent:
1. TOEFL test results with a minimum score of 500 (paper-based) and/or 61 (internet-based)
2. IELTS test results with a minimum score of 5.5
3. Duolingo Language Test results with a minimum score of 85
4. ITEP test scores with a minimum score of 3.5
5. Aptis test scores with an overall CEFR score of B2; OR
Identify as a native speaker from one of the select exempt English-speaking countries or an approved equivalent; OR
Provide transcripts with at least 60 credits at an accredited university in the US or an institution of higher education whose language of instruction is English; OR
Provide transcripts with a passing grade for the equivalent of EN 101 at an accredited U.S school; OR
Provide proof of a completed and passed English as a Second Language (ESL) program; OR
Under extraordinary circumstances, an exception may be made only through approval from the Director of Admissions.

additional immigration document requirements for F-1 and J-1 students

Students who are requesting F-1 or J-1 status from Bellevue University must meet the requirements for the respective immigration document (I-20 or DS-2019). This requirement is separate from admission.

Once admitted to a Bellevue University program, students requesting F-1 or J-1 status through Bellevue University will be contacted by International Student Services for the additional documents required for the I-20 or DS-2019. All students requesting an I-20 or DS-2019 must meet these additional requirements before an I-20 or DS-2019 can be created:

Proof of Finances: International students requesting F-1 status must submit financial documentation to prove that enough funds are readily available for the first year of estimated expenses. Students requesting J-1 status must submit financial documentation to prove that funding is available for the entire J-1 program. (See cost estimates in the “Undergraduate Program Estimated Cost of Attendance” table below). All financial documents must meet the following requirements:
1. The funds must be liquid funds available in a checking account, savings account, and/or a certificate of deposit (CD), as verified by an official bank letter (on letterhead) or bank statement. The bank statement or bank letter must clearly indicate the account holder’s name and the current balance.
2. The financial documents must be dated within the last 6 months.
3. Government organizations or Company-Sponsored students must provide a sponsorship letter indicating the details of their sponsorship. All company/government sponsorship letters must be presented on letterhead and signed by the sponsor
4. If the account is not in the student’s name, an Affidavit of Support will be required. The sponsor’s name on the Affidavit must match with the name on the financial documents
5. If the documents are not in English, an official translation must be provided.
A copy of your passport (or government ID, if your passport is not available)
If you are currently on F-1 or J-1 status at another school within the US and plan to transfer to Bellevue University, the SEVIS record must be transferred to Bellevue University before an I-20 or DS-2019 can be created.
Information about your dependents, including a copy of their passport, if you are bringing your child or spouse to the United States. Additional proof of finances will be required for each dependent.

Immigration documents cannot be created unless all of the above documents have been submitted and reviewed. Bellevue University reserves the right to verify the validity of all documentation provided.

Students who are not able to meet the deadlines for document production and visa issuance will be encouraged to defer their admission. See document production and visa issuance deadlines in the “Application Deadlines” table below.

application deadlines

If you have unique circumstances which impact your ability to submit documentation within the established deadline, please email your admissions counselor. Each situation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A summer start term is not available for international undergraduate students. Please contact Admissions if you have questions about what start term you should apply for.

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Term	Deadlines for Documents to Be Received by Bellevue	Deadline for Visa to be Received
Fall 2026	Wednesday, July 8th	Monday, August 10th
Fall 2026 Transfer Students	Tuesday, September 1st	SEVIS Transfer Friday, September 4th
Winter 2026	Wednesday, September 30th	Monday, November 2nd
Winter 2026 Transfer Students	Monday, November 23rd	SEVIS Transfer Wednesday, November 25th
Spring 2027	Wednesday, January 6th	Monday, February 15th
Spring 2027 Transfer Students	Monday, March 8th	SEVIS Transfer Friday, March 12th

undergraduate program estimated cost of attendance for immigration documents

International students requesting F-1 status must submit financial documentation to prove that enough funds are readily available for the first year of estimated expenses and should be prepared to prove that additional funds will be available for the duration of studies. Students requesting J-1 status must submit financial documentation to prove that funding is available for the entire J-1 program. If you are bringing dependents with you to the US and are request F-2/J-2 documents for them, you will need to show an additional $7,804 USD for each dependent. All costs are estimates, rounded to the nearest dollar and are subject to change. Expect approximately a 5% increase each year. Please note: Additional fees may apply to individual courses within your major requirements such as lab fees or proctoring costs. See additional details on the Tuition and Fees page.

The current estimated cost of attendance is outlined in the chart below:

Undergraduate Program Estimated Cost of Attendance for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Estimates for Academic Year – 3 terms (Fall / Winter / Spring)
Tuition & Fees	$11,328
Living/Personal Expenses (including required health insurance costs)	$18,589
Total cost estimate for one academic year (3 terms)	$29,917
Summer Term Estimates (optional unless required or if your first/final term is in summer)
Tuition & Fees	$3,776
Living/Personal Expenses (including required health insurance costs)	$5,429
Total cost estimate for summer only (3 months)	$9,205
Total estimated cost of attendance for 12 months:	$39,122

evaluation

After all documents are received, the application will be evaluated. Bellevue University reserves the right to verify the authenticity of submitted documents at any time.

Students will be contacted via email with the admission decision.

For specific questions concerning the undergraduate or graduate program application, please contact Admissions, or phone 1.800.756.7920.

Send completed application requirements to:

Bellevue University
Attn: Admissions/International
1000 Galvin Road South
Bellevue, NE 68005
USA

F 1/J-1 enrollment options and requirements (graduate)

International students who require a Bellevue-University-Sponsored F-1 or J-1 status must apply for admission to Bellevue University as a full-time degree-seeking student in traditional (on-campus) programs. Accelerated and cohort programs do not meet the F-1 or J-1 status requirements. The following are the current graduate degree programs available to students requesting a Bellevue University I-20 or DS-2019:

Business Administration, MBA
Computer Information Systems, MS
Cybersecurity, MS
Management Information Systems, MS
Business Analytics, MS

English Proficiency for international graduate students

Graduate International Students (including those who are taking classes online only) must prove English proficiency for admission in one of the following ways:

Provide English Proficiency scores with a minimum score in one of the following English Proficiency tests or an approved equivalent:
1. TOEFL test results with a minimum score of 500 (paper-based) and/or 61 (internet-based)
2. IELTS test results with a minimum score of 5.5
3. Duolingo Language Test results with a minimum score of 85
4. ITEP test scores with a minimum score of 3.5
5. Aptis test scores with an overall CEFR score of B2; OR
Identify as a native speaker from one of the select exempt English-speaking countries or an approved equivalent; OR
Provide official transcripts of an awarded degree from an accredited US institution of higher education or an institution of higher education whose language of instruction is English showing successful completion of coursework; OR
Provide transcripts with at least 60 credits at an accredited university in the US or an institution of higher education whose language of instruction is English; OR
Provide transcripts with a passing grade for the equivalent of EN 101 at an accredited U.S school; OR
Provide proof of a completed and passed English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Under extraordinary circumstances, an exception may be made only through approval from the Director of Admissions.

graduate program estimated cost of attendance for immigration documents

International students requesting F-1 status must submit financial documentation to prove that enough funds are readily available for the first year of estimated expenses and should be prepared to prove that additional funds will be available for the duration of studies. Students requesting J-1 status must submit financial documentation to prove that funding is available for the entire J-1 program. If you are bringing dependents with you to the US and are request F-2/J-2 documents for them, you will need to show an additional $7,448 USD for each dependent. All costs are estimates, rounded to the nearest dollar and are subject to change. Expect approximately a 5% increase each year. Please note: Additional fees may apply to individual courses within your major requirements such as lab fees or proctoring costs. See additional details on the Tuition and Fees page.