International Students
Boise State welcomes students from around the world and values the diversity that international students bring to campus. A vibrant international student population translates to a stronger multicultural experience for all students.
Boise State University is located in the state capital of Idaho, a dynamic western city of over 200,000 in a metropolitan area of 587,000. Boise has all the advantages of a big city such as good medical services, entertainment and transportation, without the big-city worries of high crime and pollution. English is the predominant language spoken and the cultural experience is truly American.
Contact us at: interntl@boisestate.edu
Who are International Applicants?
A Foreign national who holds, or intends to hold temporary, non-immigrant visa/status in the USA, such as F-1, H-4, L-2, etc. or is a ‘pending’ permanent resident (application for permanent resident status to BCIS is submitted but not yet adjudicated) in the USA is considered International for admissions purposes.
US citizens, US permanent residents, political asylees or refugees are considered domestic applicants for "admissions" purposes.
Application Deadlines
- Fall semester (August start): June 1
- Spring semester (January start): October 15
How to Apply for Admission
Use the checklists below for the required documents and other necessary information that you must submit for admission to Boise State University:
Admissions Checklists
Undergraduate Students
- Online International Undergraduate Application or Printable International Undergraduate Application
- 85 USD Nonrefundable, one-time application fee
- TOEFL or IELTS Score Results (Our school code is 4018)
- Official Transcripts or Marksheets
- Financial Form and Bank Verification
- Photocopy of the page in your passport that shows your full name
Boise State University offers many scholarships for outstanding freshmen and transfer students as they pursue academic excellence. We offer nonresident tuition assistance scholarships, as well as graduate assistantships for international students. To be eligible for these scholarships, international students must have the equivalent of a minimum cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 and submit all application materials to the International Admissions Office by February 15th for admission for the following fall semester. If applicable, submit the Supplemental Scholarship Form or other departmental or college applications.
Please visit the Boise State University Financial Aid and Scholarships Office web site for more scholarship information.
Graduate Students
- Online International Graduate Application or Printable International Graduate Application
- 85 USD Nonrefundable, one-time application fee
- TOEFL or IELTS Score Results (Our school code is 4018.)
- Official Transcripts or Marksheets and Official Proof of Degree
- Financial Form and Bank Verification
- GRE/GMAT Score Results (Our school code is 4018)
Online International Graduate Application or Printable International Graduate Application
Transfer Students
(Students Currently Attending a U.S. University)
Please submit all undergraduate or graduate admission requirements plus the following documents:
- Copy of your current I-20, visa, and I-94
- Transfer Form filled out by your current school's International Student Advisor
English Proficiency
To determine if your English skills are sufficient for your success at Boise State University, you will need to take one of these English proficiency tests.
Proficiency Tests
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
PO Box 6154
Princeton, NJ 08541-6154 USA
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
100 East Corson Street Suite 200
Pasadena, CA 91103 USA
For admission as an undergraduate student, the minimum TOEFL test score is 500 on the paper-based test or 61 on the Internet-based test. The minimum score required on the IELTS test is 5.0. Note: If you have a TOEFL score of at least 450/46, or an IELTS score of 4.5, you can be granted conditional admission as an undergraduate student to Boise State University, but must first enroll in the Intensive English Program.
To be admitted as a graduate student, you must have a minimum TOEFL test score of 550 on the paper-based test or 80 on the Internet-based test. The minimum score required on the IELTS test is 6.0. Note: If you are applying to a graduate program in the College of Business and Economics, Department of Educational Technology, College of Engineering, or Department of Special Education and Early Childhood Studies, the minimum score on the TOEFL test is 587/95. The IELTS test minimum score is a 6.5. Conditional admission due to low English proficiency is not offered to graduate level students.
Intensive English Program
Boise State University has an excellent Intensive English Program designed to help students improve their English skills and succeed in higher education. For more information about this program, please contact the International Programs Office or visit the Intensive English Program web site.
Financial Information
You are required to provide proof that you, your family, or a sponsor will have the financial resources to support you while you are a student at Boise State University.
Financial Details
If you are currently in the United States with a visa other than a student visa and plan to become a student on a student visa, you must also provide this proof of financial support.
The financial documentation form lists the estimate of annual expenses for international students at either the graduate or undergraduate level. You must list on this form the funds you have that are sufficient to cover the estimated expenses. If the funds are in your name, indicate this and sign the bottom of the form. If the funds are in the name of a parent or sponsor, he or she must read and sign the sponsor certification section located on the financial documentation form. If you are currently in the United States with a visa classification other than a student visa, financial documentation is not required.