International Applicants to Master's and Doctoral Programs

Admissions Requirements

International applicants may need to include additional documentation and test scores with their application. To ensure that you are meeting the requirements for your intended program, please visit your program's college or school's website to learn more about what you will need to provide with your application: 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at smugrad@smu.edu


I-20 and Visa Information

SMU's International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Staff provides immigration services to students, scholars and professors on F or J visas. Our office staff coordinates pre-arrival information, current compliance issues, data management and programming for international students and scholars. We are committed to enhancing the experiences of our international community by continuing to provide superior customer service, reporting to the U.S. Federal Government, and providing cultural and educational programming opportunities as part of our global society. 

If you have questions or concerns about the I-20 or visa processes, please contact ISSS directly at isss@smu.edu or 214-768-4475. 

Visit the ISSS Website


Resources for International Applicants

If you are working on preparing your materials for graduate school, don't forget to visit our blog for advice on how to best prepare your application. New articles are posted weekly through our Facebook page. 

Visit our blog, Advancing the Field!

Image to promote International Applicant PhD Guide