Specific graduate admission requirements for applicants from Russia

Required Credentials:

Must have a degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited institution for our Master’s degree programs.

  • Degrees equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree:
    • Minimum of 4 years of postsecondary studies:
      • Diplom Bakalavra

Must have a degree equivalent to a U.S. Master’s degree from a recognized and accredited institution for our Doctoral degree programs.

  • Degrees equivalent to a U.S. Master’s degree:
    • Minimum of 2 years of graduate studies:
      • Diplom Magistra
  • Degrees equivalent to a U.S. Doctoral degree:
    • Minimum of 3 years of graduate studies beyond a Diplom Magistra and defense of a dissertation:
      • Diplom Kandidatat Nauk
      • Doktor Nauk

**Other degrees may also be equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree. If you do not see your degree listed, please email international.admissions@uni.edu with a copy of your degree certificate and transcript, and one of our international staff members will be in contact with you.

Minimum Academic Standard:

  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0

** Students below a 3.0 may be considered for conditional admission

English Language Proficiency Required For Non-Native Speakers:

  • TOEFL: Minimum of 79 (iBT) or Minimum of 550 (PBT) - Does not include TOEFL Best Score
  • IELTS: Minimum 6.5
  • Specific programs have higher TOEFL/IELTS minimums. Please see https://intladm.uni.edu/graduate-majors to determine what your required minimum TOEFL/IELTS score is.

** Students with a minimum TOEFL of 46 (iBT) or minimum IELTS of 5.5 may be considered for conditional admission.

To Apply, Please Submit:

  • Completed application for admission at https://intladm.uni.edu/apply
  • Official transcripts sent from your current and/or all prior academic institutions that you have attended to the UNI Office of Admissions (unofficial copies can be submitted for initial review)
  • Official degree certificate/diploma (unofficial copies can be submitted for initial review)
  • Official English test score reports (unofficial copies can be submitted for initial review)
  • Financial statement and certification form
  • $75 application fee
  • Depending on the graduate program you are interested in, there may be additional requirements or documents to submit. Please check out https://intladm.uni.edu/graduate-majors for more information.

For Further Information, Please Contact Our Office:

Phone: (319) 273-2281
Email: international.admissions@uni.edu