Admission Requirements

Admission for International Business Administration (IMBA)
NCU welcomes applications from HTIR into an International MBA program with concentrations in management and health care administration. Applicants who are not immigrants or citizens of the United States are considered for admission as international students. Evidence of proficiency in the English language is a prerequisite for admission. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or equivalent test. A score of 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based) or 550 (paper based) is required for admission consideration. As part of their application, international applicants also must submit current and reliable documentation of their ability to pay the full cost of education and living expenses for the entire degree program.

To apply for admission, an international applicant should submit the following (to be coordinated with HTIR):

• A completed NCU and HTIR Co-op Application for Admission (click here for the application)
• Official transcripts: A bachelor's degree, or proof of equivalency, is required for admission into the IMBA program. Under normal circumstances, official transcripts are required.
• English Proficiency: The results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required if English is not the student's native language. If there is sufficient documentation from a university showing that the university classes were all taught in English, then the admission committee will review documents and information for English proficiency as well. Because the TOEFL exam is given only a limited number of times each year, the applicant should allow sufficient time for the results to be included in the admissions process. Applicants must make their own testing arrangements with Educational Testing Service (ETS) at its web site http://www.ets.org/, via email toefl@ets.org.
• Resume & Personal Statement
• Application Fee: A non-refundable $50.00 application fee is due upon arrival.
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Financial Documentation: All Financial supporting documents must be certified, verified, notarized or attested by a third party (not by HTIR or any agent). All financial documents must also be current, (preferably within the month of application, but not greater than three months old). Bank statements must be translated into English, have the amount in US dollars, have record of the account holder's name and account number, and signed by a bank official (signature should also be printed or typed/near the signature, bank stamped and dated and on the bank letterhead which has all contact information). In some cases, a sponsor letter (if not self supporting) must be attested or notarized by an official third party. This sponsor letter must have the sponsor and student names and support intent must be declared. In order for an I-20 to be processed, the amount of liquid funds or support must be equal to or greater than the cost of attendance of the first academic year. This is based upon our cost of attendance calculation listed below.
• Health Insurance: Health insurance is required for international students and can be coordinated with Student Development.
• Immunization: In order to comply with Oregon law regarding a second dose of measles vaccination for college students, Northwest Christian University has developed the following policy: Every full-time student born on or after January 1, 1957 must provide the school with evidence of having received two doses of measles vaccine on or after his/her first birthday with a minimum of thirty days between doses. If month and year of the first dose are not available, documentation of the second dose in or after December 1989 must be provided. The dates must be accompanied by the student's signature. Students may be exempt from the immunizations if: religious beliefs prohibit immunization, a medical condition prevents the use of the vaccine, documentation is provided of adequate measles titer, or documentation is provided of having had the disease. This policy will be in effect beginning June 1, 2007. All students entering on or after this date must provide evidence of immunization in order to be allowed to register for courses.  Northwest Christian University will use the following procedure to assure compliance: Each entering student will be required to present documentation of immunization or legitimate exemption, either by mail or in person to the Student Development Office, located on the second floor of the Morse Event Center, before registration. The documentation must be signed by the student.

International Process
Once all financial conditions have been met, the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) will be able to be issued by a Designated School Official (DSO). Please note that students who come to study on an I-20/F-1 Visa must register as full-time students. Please note that the regulations regarding the issuing of student visas may change at any time. It is the student's responsibility to investigate requirements through the local United States Consulate. International students approved for admission are mailed a letter of acceptance and Certificate of Eligibility I-20. In order to enroll, international students are expected to pay their bill in full at the beginning of each semester. The application must be completed with NCU International MBA program selected and much be signed by the student. The student must choose a major from the list of options on the application (no write-ins). All names and addresses must be printed legibly. The Passport must have a recognizable photo and be current (not expired).

Cost of Attendance (9 months):

Dependents (if applicable): In order to process a dependent F-1, the student must provide copies of each dependent passports. Financial documents of additional means of support are required for each dependent. Usually an addition of $6,000US per dependant is required.

For additional questions regarding the application process, please contact HTIR directly at 3740 University Street, Eugene, Oregon 97405 U.S.A.  541-484-0581 or at www.htir.com.