International Students – BS Completion
Application process
Step 1 – Contact your admissions representative
To find out how to apply, contact:
Your Admissions Representative, OR
Office of Admissions
Phone: 952-885-5409
admit@nwhealth.edu
Step 2 – Verify English competency
English speaking countries:
Submit an English Competency Evaluation Form (pdf) OR submit your birth certificate.
Non-English speaking countries and Quebec:
Complete a TOEFL® exam. TOEFL® results must be sent to Northwestern.
- Paper exam score must be 540 or greater
- Computer-based exam score must be 207 or greater
- Internet exam score must be 76 or greater
We reserve the right to request proof of English proficiency of any applicant.
Step 3 – Proof of financial resources
Provide evidence of financial resources to complete a minimum of at least one year of education. Official bank statement indicating sufficient funds is required.
Proof of financial resources must be current within 9 months of your enrollment date.
Step 4 – International transcript evaluation
International transcripts need to be evaluated by World Education Services®. Official copies of the course-by-course evaluation must be forwarded directly to both Northwestern and the student.
To obtain a WES application:
- Submit an online WES application
- Download a WES application form (pdf) – $30 processing fee
- Request a form from the Office of Admissions – $30 processing fee
- You may be eligible for a partial reimbursement of your WES application fee upon enrollment. Contact your Admissions Counselor for more information
Northwestern reserves the right to request a transcript review by an evaluation service for any courses completed outside of the United States.