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Undergraduate academic requirements

• High school degree or equivalent
• 3.0 GPA

Postgraduate academic requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
• 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (applicants with a 2.7 GPA can be considered for provisional admission)

English proficiency

Undergraduate

• IELTS

  6.0

• TOEFL

  61

• Duolingo English Test

  110

• PTE Academic

  44

• ACT English Sub Score

  18

• SAT Reading Sub Score

  24

• EIKEN Pre-Step 1

  2304

Postgraduate

• IELTS

  6.5

• TOEFL

  80

• Duolingo English Test

  110

• PTE

  53

• EIKEN Pre-Step 1

  2304

College of Engineering programs require a TOEFL IBT of 80 (writing sub score of 20) and a PBT of 550, IELTS 6.5 (writing sub score of 5.5), ACT English sub score of 22, SAT critical reading sub score of 480, and a DUOLINGO score of 110. English majors in the College of Arts and Sciences require a TOEFL IBT of 100 and a PBT of 600, and IELTS 7.0.

English proficiency waivers

• Student comes from native English country such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom
• Completion of UG/PG degree taught in English
• Completion of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited U.S. post-secondary institution with a 2.5 or higher grade point average
• Successful completion of UNO’s Intensive English Language Program (ILUNO)

Entry requirements

Postgraduate

• GRE/GMAT/MAT

Depending on the academic program you've chosen to apply to, these tests may be required for admission. The only programs that require a GRE are: -Criminology and Criminal Justice, MA -Biology MSc

Documents required

Undergraduate

• Grade sheets and transcripts from each institution attended. If the documents are not in English, include both the original copies and translated versions.
• Proof of English proficiency. Special Note; If you are unable to provide proof of English proficiency please apply to our Intensive Language (ILUNO) program.
• Copy of Passport
• UNO Financial Affidavit
• Bank statements showing adequate funding for one academic year

Postgraduate

• Transcripts from all previously attended institutions and degree certificates with English translations/course-by-course transcript evaluations for the US education system
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Letters of Recommendation (if applicable to the program you are applying to)
• Resume
• Writing samples
• Portfolio
• Statement of purpose
• Copy of passport
• Bank statements

Fee information

• Undergraduate tuition

  US$23,206 per year

• Postgraduate tuition

  US$17,500 per year

Funding

Undergraduate Scholarships

The UNO International Academic Excellence Scholarship: Funds tuition costs for all admitted undergraduate students, starting at approximately $3,000 per year*. 

• Renewable for five years or until you receive a bachelor’s degree, whichever occurs first.
• Applies to on-campus courses only.
• Open to first-time and transfer undergraduate students.
• Requires full-time enrollment in at least 12 credit hours unless otherwise approved.
• On-campus courses during the summer term may be included at a pro-rated scholarship amount.

All newly admitted first-time and transfer undergraduate students will automatically be considered for the International Academic Excellence Scholarship after admission.

Actual scholarship amounts vary based on tuition costs. The International Academic Excellence Scholarship cannot be combined with other tuition-remission-based scholarships.