For Students and Counselors

International Students

MCPHS encourages applications from qualified international candidates. With students from 38 countries around the world, MCPHS has a diverse student body. We have created this section as an easy reference because we know that applying internationally can be challenging.

Please note:

  • MCPHS defines an international student as a non-U.S. citizen.
  • U.S. citizens and permanent resident non-citizens who have academic credentials from countries outside of the United States must submit all non-U.S. school transcripts to the Center for Educational Documentation, World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators. Please see the Official Transcripts and Evaluation section below for details.
  • International admission applicants must submit all documents and meet all the same requirements for admission as regular admission candidates.

Programs at MCPHS

MCPHS offers a number of different programs in the health sciences for freshman, transfer, and graduate students. Which program is right for you? Click here for a complete listing.

The Application

The Application Forms page has links to the applications for freshman, transfer, and graduate students. The Priority Application Dates page indicates the priority filing dates for MCPHS programs.

Official TOEFL or IELTS Test Scores

MCPHS requires all students whose first language is not English to submit official TOEFL or IELTS test scores.

  • The minimum required TOEFL score for all MCPHS programs is 79 for the Internet-based exam, 213 for the computer-based exam, or 550 for the paper-based exam.
  • The minimum required IELTS score is 6.5 for all programs.
  • MCPHS does not accept scores that are more than two years old.

Official Transcripts and Evaluation

Official transcripts from non-U.S. secondary schools, colleges or universities must be sent to the Center for Educational Documentation (CED), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or World Education Services (WES) for a course-by-course evaluation. MCPHS requires students to submit BOTH their official international transcripts and an evaluated copy.

Photocopied and faxed transcripts will not be accepted as official. Transcripts must come directly from your secondary school, college or university in a signed, sealed envelope. Opened documents will not be accepted.

Center for Educational Documentation (CED)
617.338.7171
www.cedevaluations.com

Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
414.289.3400
www.ece.org

World Education Services (WES)
212.966.6311
www.wes.org

Form I-20, F-1 Student Visa and Financial Documents

Note: If you have any questions regarding the visa and immigration process, please contact our Director of International Programs, Lena Cappiello, at lena.cappiello@mcphs.edu or 617.879.5905.

Form I-20 and F-1 Student Visa

Non-U.S. citizens require a Form I-20 and visa to study in the United States (Canadian citizens do not need visas). The Form I-20 is the first step in the visa process. MCPHS issues a Form I-20 to eligible students after they have been accepted to the College, sent in a tuition deposit, and correctly filled out and submitted the required financial forms and documents. If you are already studying in the US at another high school, college or university on the F-1 Student Visa you will also need to fill out the Transfer of Schools form.

Financial Documents: Certificate of Financial Resources

The United States Department of Homeland Security requires non-U.S. citizens to prove that they can pay for at least one full year of tuition, fees and living expenses in order to be issued an I-20. The Certificate of Financial Resources and bank letter(s) provide the documentation needed to prove that you have the required funding.

Both pages of the Certificate of Financial Resources must be completed fully with all figures converted to U.S. dollars. Students applying to all programs and campuses must fill out the Certificate of Financial Resources/ Page 1. The Certificate of Financial Resources/Page 2 should be filled out for the campus and program that you have applied to.

Financial Documents: Bank Letter(s)

  • A letter from your (or your sponsor's) bank must be submitted indicating the account balance in both local currency and equivalent U.S. dollars. The letter must be written and signed by a bank official, on official bank letterhead, and must indicate the account balance.
  • Bank account statements, faxes or photocopied letters will not be accepted as official.
  • You may have more than one sponsor. If so, each sponsor must submit a letter from his/her bank.

Merit Scholarships and Financial Aid

Merit scholarships are only available for Canadian citizens. Need-based financial assistance is not available for international applicants.

Schedule a Visit

To find out if MCPHS is the right college for you, we recommend that you visit the campus and attend one of our information sessions, open houses, or other special events.