International applicants are evaluated for admissions based on the following criteria:
English language proficiency
International applicants must document sources of financial support.
Proof of medical vaccines for MMR, Varicella, Tuberculosis, etc
An official language score with minimum
TOEFL iBT scores of 61; paper-based, 500;
IELTS 5.5; ITEP 3.6. MTSU also accept UMELI
scores or completion of ELS level 110
An official language score with minimum
TOEFL iBT scores of 71; paper-based, 525;
IELTS 6.0; MTSU also accept UMELI scores
or completion of ELS level 112
An acceptable GRE or GMAT scores may be
required for some graduate programs.
Mid/End August to Mid-December
Multiple sessions are available
July 1st: Fall semester
November 1st: Spring semester
July 1st: Fall semester
October 1st: Spring semester
International Scholarships
MTSU awards merit-based scholarships of $4,000, $8,000, and $16,000 annually to new first-year, transfer, and graduate students with a 3.25 Grade Point Average (GPA) or above. Applicants are automatically considered upon admission. These scholarships are renewable annually.