General Admissions Requirements
The International Admissions Office is your comprehensive resource for program information, advice, and assistance in applying to CMU. We understand the challenges international students face when choosing a college abroad. Our desire is to provide a smooth process and to help you fulfill your educational goals.
Contact for International Admissions:
Carol Kulis
International Program Coordinator
858-653-3000 ext 22
[email protected]
- High School Graduate
- Official transcripts
- Applicants who have attended an accredited institution whose primary language of instruction is not English must receive a minimum score of 500 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 61 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), or a 6.0 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or a 44 on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Score Report, or a 85 on the Duolingo English Test.
- High School Graduate
- Official transcripts
- Applicants who have attended an accredited institution whose primary language of instruction is not English must receive a minimum score of 500 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 61 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), or a 6.0 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or a 44 on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Score Report, or a 85 on the Duolingo English Test.
- Bachelor Degree with overall GPA of 2.0 or better. California Miramar University accepts a 3 year Bachelor Degree.
- Official transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) http://www.naces.org/members.html.
- Applicants who have attended an accredited institution whose primary language of instruction is not English must receive a minimum score of 530 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 71 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), or a 6 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or 50 on the PTE Academic Score Report, or a 95 on the Duolingo English Test.
- Bachelor Degree with overall GPA of 2.0 or better. California Miramar University accepts a 3 year Bachelor Degree.
- Official transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) http://www.naces.org/members.html.
- Applicants who have attended an accredited institution whose primary language of instruction is not English must receive a minimum score of 530 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 71 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), or a 6 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or 50 on the PTE Academic Score Report, or a 95 on the Duolingo English Test.
- Master Degree with overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Official transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) http://www.naces.org/members.html.
- Applicants who have attended an accredited institution whose primary language of instruction is not English must receive a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 80 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), or 6.5 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or 58 on the PTE Academic Score Report, or a 105 on the Duolingo English Test.
- Minimum of 30 hours of graduate coursework in a business related field.
- Three years of combined teaching/professional work experience.
- Three letters of recommendation
DBA students will also need:
- DBA Supplemental Form
- 3 letters of recommendation
International Students
Application
- Apply Online
- You will be assigned a CMU International Admissions Representative
- Email Copy of Passport, Transcripts, Bank Statements
- TOEFL, IELTS Score, Duolingo
- Transcript Evaluation
- Statement of Purpose
Students must provide the documents listed above as part of the application process. All documents may be emailed, however, original documents must be sent or provided upon arrival to CMU’s International Admission Office.
International Student Processing Fee – $100 (Nonrefundable)
Evaluation Fee – $ 95
Acceptance
- Acceptance Letter
- I-20 Issued
- Complete Visa Process
- Receive Visa
International Express Mailing Fee – $95
Enrollment After Visa Issued
- Academic Evaluation Finalized
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Student Performance Fact Sheet
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Enrollment Agreement Signed (Electronically)
International Administrative Fee – Non-Refundable – $400.00
Academic Credentials From Foreign Colleges and Universities
Students who wish to transfer credits from foreign institutions based outside the United States or Canada must first have those credits evaluated by an organization or agency accepted by California Miramar University. CMU recognizes all members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (“NACES”). A list of the members of NACES can be found at www.naces.org.
- Affordable – Same tuition for all students regardless of domestic or international.
- Faculty – Experts bringing real world experiences into the classroom.
- Class Size – Small classes offering higher faculty-student interaction.
- Student Services – Dynamic personal assistance and not just a number.
- No SAT, GMAT, or GRE scores required.
- Location – Mediterranean climate, miles of beaches, cultural venues, sports, and a short drive to Los Angeles, mountains, and desert.