International Athletes
For international athletes, please go to parkathletics.com.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements – Outside U.S.
Complete the online Park University application form and pay the non-refundable application fee of $75 as part of the application form.
Upload your documents on the application portal:
- Official or unofficial transcripts from your high school/college. Certified English translations of the transcripts should be provided for transcripts in a language other than English. A 2.5 cumulative (overall) GPA is required for full admission.
*International student-athletes must request an InCred evaluation of transcripts and need to select “Certified Copy Add On” on the Incred application. - Students must meet one of the following requirements to meet the English requirements of Park University.
- An official TOEFL score with a minimum iBT test score of 69 (The TOEFL code for Park University is 6574)
- An official Duolingo score of 95
- PTE – Academic of 53
- Students from Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria are exempt from the English test requirement. Please review details and exemptions to the English Language Proficiency Requirements.
- An Affidavit of Support signed by your sponsor and a supporting bank statement(s) in U.S. Dollars showing the ability to finance one year of study. For more information, please see the cost estimates below.
- Color copy of your passport.
Apply for the scholarship on your application portal (optional).
Check your application portal home page for your admission status and additional instructions.
Once admitted, go here for additional steps to Come to Park!
Tuition
See Tuition and Fees for tuition details for international students.
Please note that all international students are required to fulfill a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall Semester (Starts in August) – May 1
Spring Semester (Starts in January) – October 15
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q: I have done some college coursework back in my country; can I have those credits transferred to Park University?
A: Yes! Any student wishing to receive transfer credit for coursework undertaken at a foreign institution must request a Foreign Credential Evaluation from an accredited evaluation company. Common companies include World Evaluation Services, and Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants. Students must contact the company directly; request a detailed report with course level identification which must also be sent directly to International Education.
Q: What documents are needed for official transfer of credit at Park?
A: It takes the following documents to receive transfer of credit:
- An official transcript with official translation or Foreign Credential Evaluation Report
- Course descriptions may be needed to receive credit for specific courses at Park.
Q: What is a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) Report?
A: A Foreign Credential Evaluation Report (FCE Report) is a report completed by a recognized foreign credential evaluation company in the United States, which demonstrates how your education compares with U.S. university undergraduate studies, including a course-by-course evaluation and a U.S. GPA. A student must have earned an equivalent U.S. “C” or better for the course to be eligible for transfer to Park. All courses are transferred in as “TR” and do not affect the Park GPA.
Q: How long does the transfer credit process take?
A: In general, the evaluation of international transcripts can take four to six weeks.
Contact Information
Park University- International Education
8700 NW River Park Dr PMB#3
Parkville, MO 64152, USA
Email: international@park.edu
Phone: 1-816-584-6820