Who is an international applicant?
An applicant who is overseas and require an F-1 student visa to study in the United States.
What do you need to do in order to apply?
- Create your account on the MySFBU Applicant Portal.
- Complete the online application for your intended degree program.
- Scan and upload a PDF of your official documents based on the checklist provided below
- Required Documentation
- Official Transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities. Electronic transcripts sent directly from the issuing institutions are accepted.
- Good academic standing at the last institution attended is required
- Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 2.5 or above is required. A GPA below 2.5 does not qualify for admission.
- Degree/Diploma (A document certifying the degree earned - Bachelor, Master, Doctoral Level)
- Foreign Credential Evaluation Analysis Report
- Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), or American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).
- A course-by-course credential evaluation is required.
- An electronic copy sent directly from the credential evaluation agency is accepted.
- Evidence of English Proficiency for Non-Native English Speakers (any one of the following)
- An official IELTS(Academic) , TOEFL(iBT), TOEFL Essentials, iTEP Academic, PTE Academic, Duolingo or Cambridge B2 First test score report. Minimum Score:
- IELTS(Academic) 5.5
- TOEFL(iBT) 59
- TOEFL Essentials 6.5 band
- iTEP Academic 3.7
- PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online 50
- Duolingo 100
- Cambridge B2 First 168
- An English assessment report from a few U.S. English language institutions recognized by major universities in the U.S.
- A degree earned or a college-level English credit course passed at an institution located in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada
- A degree earned at an institution in which the language of instruction is strictly English. Applicants from the following countries meet this criteria:
- Anguilla
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Ascension
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Botswana
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada (except Quebec)
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- England
- Eritrea
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Namibia
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Papua New Guinea
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
- Scotland
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Tonga
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Wales
- Zambia
- and Zimbabwe
- An official IELTS(Academic) , TOEFL(iBT), TOEFL Essentials, iTEP Academic, PTE Academic, Duolingo or Cambridge B2 First test score report. Minimum Score:
- Financial Support Document : provide a recent financial support document indicating a minimum amount of $39,800 available to pursue your studies in the first academic year at SFBU (any one of the following):
- A current bank letter and bank statement
- A loan letter from a lending institution
- Copies of fixed deposits
An affidavit of support or sponsor letter is required if the funds are not in your name.
- Your Passport
- Official Transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities. Electronic transcripts sent directly from the issuing institutions are accepted.
- Additional suggested indicators of potential success at SFBU. Provide evidence of one or more of the following:
- Additional undergraduate and/or graduate degrees and certifications
- Previous coursework or training in the intended field of study
- Work experience (detailed letter from employer indicating job description and skills)
- Achievement in sports, music and/or other creative pursuits
- Involvement in community/volunteer services
- Fluency in multiple foreign languages
- Personal statement (tell us about yourself, your academic background, strengths/weaknesses, and career goals)
- Resume (provide proof of skills listed on your resume)
- Other special skills
- Required Documentation
Submitting Your Documents
The following documentation should be sent to the Admissions Office immediately after submitting the online application.
- Official Transcripts:
- Electronic transcript from the issuing institution or
- Original hard document issued by the institution or a photocopy attested by the issuing institution (not a colored photocopy of your transcript). Any translated version must also be attested by the institution or the Ministry of Education.
- Credential Analysis Report:
- Electronic version from the credential analysis agency or
- Original hard document issued by the credential analysis agency
- Financial Support Document : Original bank letter/statement (not a colored photocopy of the document).
Mailing Address:
San Francisco Bay University
Admissions Office
161 Mission Falls Ln
Fremont, CA 94539