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International Students at UR Nursing

The University of Rochester School of Nursing welcomes international students to our vibrant and diverse community. As a student here, you'll experience an immersive and innovative education and make lasting relationships. Outside the classroom, you'll experience the history, culture, and nature that makes Rochester unique.

We're excited for you to learn more about our top-ranked academic programs, incredible research opportunities, and life in Rochester. We're also here to help you understand the application process and specific admission requirements for international students.

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Programs for International Students

International students are particularly interested in the following programs offered by the University of Rochester School of Nursing

Accelerated Nursing Programs

PhD in Nursing & Health Science Program

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Why Rochester

Rochester is for doers. Maybe it’s our size— not too big, not too small. It means we combine the best of big-city life with an intimate feel. 

Rochester, NY is also home to one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, the University of Rochester Medical Center. With more than than 26,000 employees, URMC forms the centerpiece of the University of Rochester’s health research, teaching, and patient care missions, representing the largest private sector employer in Upstate New York and the sixth-largest employer in the state.

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Admission requirements

To apply to the UR School of Nursing, applicants are required to complete the online application and submit all required documents and materials by the application deadline for their program of interest, as listed on the specific program page. International applicants are required to provide additional documentation related to academic transcripts, English language proficiency, and financial sponsorship. Learn more about admission requirements for international applicants.

How to apply

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Transcripts

As part of the application process, we will review official transcripts from all schools attended. The transcripts must be provided in signed, sealed envelopes.

An official transcript analysis is required of all coursework completed outside of the United States by one of the following credentialing evaluation services:

Learn more about WES services by visiting wes.org. 

Learn more about ECE services by visiting ece.org.

Learn more about IEE services by visiting the School of Nursing's IEE webpage. 

Test scores

All students for whom English is not their first language are required to submit proof of English language proficiency.

English language proficiency test scores must be submitted officially. You may submit test scores from one or more exam type (eg. one DET and one IELTS score). You may also submit more than one exam results (eg. results from two sittings of the TOEFL iBT). Please note, however, that we do not super-score or combine sub-scores from different test sittings. We also do not accept TOEFL My Best Score results. We review your sub-scores and totals from each individual test sitting.

Students can demonstrate proof of English language proficiency through one of the following English language proficiency exams:

Applicants must earn 560 (paper-based), 230 (computer-based), or 88 (iBT) or better on the TOEFL exam. The TOEFL code for the School of Nursing is 2360. Learn more about the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Applicants must earn a 7.0 band score or better on the IELTS exam. Learn more about the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Applicants must earn a score of 115 or better on the DET English proficiency test. Learn more about the Duolingo English Test (DET).

Verification of financial support

We strongly recommend that each student secure financing prior to submitting the application for admission. We recommend that international candidates identify personal or external funding options while simultaneously pursuing admission to the program, as the process often takes longer than expected.

Students must provide official bank documents or a letter of financial sponsorship that shows support for at least the first full year of tuition and living expenses. Read more about proof of financial support on the International Services Office webpage.

International Services Office

Quotation Mark

I was a student at the National Taiwan University. We had a sister connection with Rochester so they sent a lot of med students every year for internship or observation. Rochester was a perfect fit. The program is small, but I learned so much from one-on-one interaction with my advisor. The School does their best to support us with resources, sending us to conferences, and encouraging poster presentations, to provide a great experience. The financial support was also very important and allowed me to focus on my work. The School of Nursing feels like my home.

Yu-Ching (Katie) Yang, RN

PhD Proposal: “Nurses’ Intuition in Clinical Practice: An Implicit Cognitive Process

Quotation Mark

I was a student at the National Taiwan University. We had a sister connection with Rochester so they sent a lot of med students every year for internship or observation. Rochester was a perfect fit. The program is small, but I learned so much from one-on-one interaction with my advisor. The School does their best to support us with resources, sending us to conferences, and encouraging poster presentations, to provide a great experience. The financial support was also very important and allowed me to focus on my work. The School of Nursing feels like my home.

Yu-Ching (Katie) Yang, RN

PhD Proposal: “Nurses’ Intuition in Clinical Practice: An Implicit Cognitive Process

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Questions?

Questions about visa or immigration status? Want to learn more about forms and documents required prior to enrolling at the University of Rochester?

The University of Rochester's International Services Office (ISO) can provide information on visas, employment, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, as well as general information on relocating and health care. Contact the International Services Office to learn more.

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