International Students

Attention International Applicants for the Master of Information Program

The U.S. Government Department of Homeland Security has directed a return to pre-pandemic regulations, which require international students to enroll in a minimum of 6 credits of on-campus courses in the fall and spring semesters (a total of 9 credits minimum per semester). We have limited on-campus course offerings each semester, and this may jeopardize your visa status. Therefore, International students applying for enrollment to the MI on-campus/hybrid program are only eligible for the DIY academic concentration. It is also important to note that, at this time, most on-campus course offerings will be from the concentrations that focus on technology (Human-Computer Interaction , Data Science , Technology, Information, and Management). International applicants can apply to the MI fully online program and complete any seven concentration options. If you would like to discuss further, please reach out to the Graduate Admissions team: gradadmissions@comminfo.rutgers.edu, 848-932-7550.

For more information about these Rutgers policy changes, please review the full course of study requirements on the Rutgers Global website.

Application Deadlines

We have limited on-campus course offerings each semester, and this may impact your visa status. International students applying for enrollment to the Master of Information on-campus/hybrid program are only eligible for the Design Your Own Pathway concentration.

Complete your application by the deadlines in order to be considered for admission.

International applicants can also apply to the MI fully online program. If you would like to discuss further, please reach out to the Graduate Admissions team: gradadmissions@comminfo.rutgers.edu, 848-932-7550.

September Program Start: May 15

January Program Start: November 1

May Program Start: March 15

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Four Requirements For All International Students

In addition to the standard admissions requirements of all graduate and professional students, international students are required to meet:

If you have received an offer of admission without financial support, you must submit a Certification of Funds along with financial documentation before you can receive an official certificate of admission and eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019).

You must also show proof you can finance your first year of education and living expenses and provide a plan and sources for funding future years.
1. Minimum required scores on either TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or DET (Duolingo English Test) earned within the past three years. All decisions are made pending documentation.
  - TOEFL minimum required scores are 94+ for the internet-based test (iBT) or 587 for the paper-delivered test. The Rutgers Graduate School-New Brunswick suggests these minimum sub-score distributions: Writing, 24; Reading, 24; Listening, 22; Speaking, 24 (on iBT only).
  - IELTS Academic test minimum required overall band score is 6.5+. IELTS results are delivered to receiving organizations by postal mail or electronic download. See IELTS for more information.
  - Duolingo minimum required score is 120. See Duolingo for more information.
  - Send GRE and TOEFL scores to Rutgers Institutional Code 2790; Rutgers does not use ETS department codes.
    NOTE: TOEFL or IETLS are not required for:
    - Students who earned their bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or have taken an accredited English as a Second Language program or course.
    - International applicant students coming from an English-speaking country with a minimum of three years of undergraduate education where the mode of instruction was English.
An official transcript evaluation must be completed by any member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services), such as WES (World Education Services). Refer to NACES for a full list of eligible evaluators.
International students must complete the requirements to legally study and reside in the United States. The International Student and Scholar Services office offers assistance and details on this process.

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