First Time College and Transfer Students
- A completed application Apply Online Now
- Credentials & Transcripts: Undergraduate applicants who have attended secondary, post-secondary,
colleges, universities, or professional institutions outside the United States must
submit their academic records to SpanTran or World Education Services, Inc. (WES) for a course-by-course evaluation.
- Language Proficiency:
- TOEFL: The minimum scores are: Paper-based test 550, Internet based test 79 or 80, or Computer
based test 213, MELAB: Obtain a score of 78 or higher, IELTS: Obtain a score of 6.0 or higher. Duolingo English Test: Obtain a score of 105 or higher (The Duolingo English Test is an online English
proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49.
The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video
interview, and writing sample which are shared with Bellarmine University when you
send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session).
- Language training at an approved center.
Prior educational experiences in TOEFL Exempt Countries. Students who have a secondary
or high school diploma earned in TOEFL exempt countries have met the requirement.
Additionally, international students who have completed at-least one year of full
time university study or its equivalent (i.e., a minimum of 24 earned credit hours
or its equivalent and earned a 2.0 GPA) in an exempt country have met the requirement.
- ACT or SAT. Students for whom English is a second language and have outstanding language
skills may submit either ACT (21 composite or higher) or SAT (1060 or higher) scores
in lieu of other evidence.
- Proof of Funding: A bank statement or letter of commitment demonstrating ability to
fund the cost of attending Bellarmine University for one academic year.
Graduate and Second Degree Students
For program specific requirements, please refer to the individual program page for
your program of interest, which can be
found here.