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Admission

International Students

St. Edward’s University international students invigorate our learning and enrich our community. Your traditions, perspectives and experiences are appreciated and welcome here.

A Welcoming and Inclusive Community

At St. Edward’s, you are encouraged to live and learn fully. That means taking classes from professors who are devoted to teaching and getting to know you. Embracing research, internships and service. Making the most of Austin, Texas — a vibrant, international city brimming with world-class learning opportunities. It’s a hub of innovation, culture and recreation.

Apply         Why St. Ed’s
 

Student Analee Maharaj participates in The Big Event service project
You can really discover who you are at St. Edward’s. That’s the main reason I love the school: I was able to make such close connections with so many different people that I know will impact me for life.
Analee Maharaj ’25 Computer Science

What You Need to Apply

  • Online application
  • Essay
  • $50 application fee (waived, if you apply during Early Application)
  • High school or college transcripts
  • Academic recommendation form
  • SAT (the St. Edward’s code is 6619) or ACT (code 4156) scores are optional
  • TOEFL, IELTS or the Duolingo English test, if English is not your first language

Steps to Get Started

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This guide covers everything you need to know to go from application to acceptance.

Application Guide
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Find the details of tuition, fees, housing, meals, financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

Costs and Aid
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Find and get to know the person who will be your go-to for admissions questions.

Find Your Counselor
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Connect with the International Student Services (ISS) Office for details on visas, immigration regulations and more.

International Student Services Office

Application Deadlines

Deadline 
Date 
Description 
Early Application 
Dec. 1 
First-year students, apply by this date and we’ll waive the $50 application fee. 
Early Application II 
Jan. 1 
First-year students, apply by this date and we’ll waive the $50 application fee.
Priority Application 
Feb. 1 
If you are applying for the Moreau Scholarship or other academic scholarship, apply by this date.
Final Application 
June 1
To be considered for fall admission, apply by this date (but are encouraged to send your application earlier).
Final Application for Transfer Students
July 1
If you are transferring from an international college or university, apply by this date.
Spring Semester Application
Nov. 15
Apply by this date to enroll and start your first semester in the spring.

Attending University in the U.S. is an Exciting Adventure

See what fellow international students say about their St. Edward’s experience, and why they’re happy to be Hilltoppers.

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St. Edward’s and the World

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Countries Are Home to St. Edward’s Students
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See Yourself at St. Edward’s

Explore the opportunities that await at St. Edward’s with a virtual visit to campus.

Ways to Visit
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International Student Services

We're here to help you succeed.

Helpful Information International Student Services Manual