Admissions Requirements
To be eligible to apply for admission, international applicants need to meet admissions criteria and documentation requirements as stated in the section Graduate Admissions. This page contains additional information and requirements for international applicants. International applicants who have been admitted to more than one graduate program need to choose a graduate program, before visa documents can be issued.
Required Level of Study
China:4-6 year bachelor's degree
Identification Documents
As required by U.S. federal regulations, all international applicants are required to submit a copy of their passport identification pages, or a copy of their national identification card if a passport is not available.
International Transcripts and Academic Records
All international applicants are required to submit one transcript or academic record from each institution of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM. Official transcripts or academic records must be sent to Office of Graduate Education Student Services directly from the issuing institution(s), or in sealed institutional envelopes
English Proficiency
Proficiency Exams
Most applicants whose native language is not English are required to take either the TOEFL or the IELTS. Applicants may submit unofficial scores while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official scores in order to enroll at UHM. Official scores should be sent directly to Office of Graduate Education Student Services. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) code for UHM is 4867. Test scores cannot be more than two years old.
| Test | Required Minimum Scores |
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language | Minimum scores vary for each graduate program. For teaching assistantship applicants, minimum scores are 600/100 (paper/Internet), with subtest scores of 25 for listening and 25 for speaking. |
IELTS - International English Language Testing System | Minimum score is 6.00 for the overall band test results. For teaching assistantship applicants, minimum score is 7.00. |
Financial Statement
International applicants need to show proof of sufficient funding to cover all educational and living expenses, including expenses for any accompanying spouse or children. Upon admission to UHM, only international applicants with proof of funding will receive visa documents.The Confidential Financial Statement for International Applicants is required of most international applicants. Refer to the form for detailed instructions.
