Requirements
Bachelor
International freshman applicants use the same application and the same two deadlines as domestic applicants: early action by November 1 or regular decision by January 15, for fall entry. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit an accepted English proficiency score unless they qualify for a country based exemption. Applicants who meet the academic requirements but not the English proficiency minimum may be offered conditional admission through the NC State Intensive English Program.
Documents
- Common Application or NC State's own application
- Official secondary school transcripts
- English proficiency test score (TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic or Duolingo English Test), sent directly from the testing agency using school code 5496, unless exempt
- USD 100 non-refundable application fee (no fee waivers accepted for international applicants)
- Financial documentation, requested after admission for the I-20
How to apply
- Apply by November 1 for early action or January 15 for regular decision, fall entry.
- Submit official transcripts and, unless exempt, an English proficiency score sent directly from the testing agency (school code 5496).
- Pay the USD 100 application fee.
- Receive an admission decision; applicants close to the English proficiency minimum may be offered conditional admission through the Intensive English Program instead of a refusal.
- If admitted, submit financial certification to receive the I-20 and apply for an F-1 student visa.
English test waiver
Applicants from a list of English speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom among others, are exempt from the English proficiency test requirement.