International Graduate Student Application Checklist

Submit Your Graduate Application for Admission

Missouri State University welcomes graduate students from around the world. Follow the steps below to submit your application for admission.

Apply online.

Complete the online application for admission through the GradCAS application portal.
Required academic documentation.
Submit the following documents through the GradCAS application portal.
- Academic transcripts
  The minimum GPA requirement is 2.75/4.0. It varies by program.
  Please provide the academic transcripts in both original language and English translation
- All other documents required by the program.
  - See graduate program page for more information.
Proof of English proficiency.

Demonstrate a CEFR Level of High B2 with any of the following test scores:

Proficiency Test	Score*	Sub score requirements
TOEFL-iBt	79 and up	Scores of less than 15 on an individual band will require enrollment in a corresponding LCR 297 or LCR 397 English language course during the first semester of study.
IELTS	6.0 and up	Scores of less than 5.0 on an individual sub score will require enrollment in a corresponding LCR 297 or LCR 397 English language course during the first semester of study.
Duolingo English Test (DET)	110 and up	Scores of less than 110 on an individual sub score will require enrollment in a corresponding LCR 297 or LCR 397 English language course during the first semester of study.
Linguaskill (Online via MSU ELI test center)	169 and up	Scores of less than 161 on an individual sub score will require enrollment in a corresponding LCR 297 or LCR 397 English language course during the first semester of study.
Language Cert Academic	67 and up	Scores of less than 65 on an individual sub score will require enrollment in a corresponding LCR 297 or LCR 397 English language course during the first semester of study.

*Scores must be obtained during the same testing session and presented on a single test report.

For more details and testing options click here.

Proof of English Proficiency must be uploaded directly to your application portal for evaluation purposes. Official proficiency scores must also be submitted through the testing portal using Missouri State University's school code 6665.

Next Step

Once admitted to a graduate program, you will be invited to the International Student and Scholar (ISSS) Portal where you can request your immigration documents.

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Graduate Admission Requirements

Review Missouri State University's complete list of requirements for graduate admissions.

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Apply online.

Required academic documentation.

Proof of English proficiency.