Undergraduate
Secondary school graduation
A completed high school diploma from an accredited or recognized secondary school. Where the medium of instruction was English, this can also satisfy the English proficiency requirement.
International Admissions
Admission requirements
If you have graduated from secondary school, American National University is ready to help you start the next level of your education in America. Here is exactly what you need.
Your path to American National University
Five steps from application to your first term in Louisville.
1
Submit your application
Apply online or use one of the printable PDF applications below.
2
Send your documents
Transcripts, English test scores, and a sponsorship letter showing financial support.
3
Get accepted
Full acceptance, or provisional acceptance with ESL enrollment if you need English support.
4
Receive your I-20
We issue your I-20 so you can schedule your F-1 visa interview.
5
Arrive in Louisville
Start your first 10-week term, with staff to help you settle in.
Master's
Completed bachelor's degree
A prior degree from a recognized institution. Transcripts showing at least 30 semester hours with a “B” average at an accredited English-language institution can also satisfy English proficiency.
Demonstrate English proficiency
Meet the minimum on any one of these tests. Pick your level to see the score you need.
TOEFL — paper (PBT)
57
Minimum score
TOEFL — internet (iBT)
61
Minimum score
IELTS
6.0
Overall band score
Pearson Test of English Academic
44
Score report
Duolingo English Test
95
Minimum score
Michigan English Test (4-skill)
53
Minimum score
Michigan ECCE / ECPE
650
LP or above
TOEFL — paper (PBT)
60
Minimum score
TOEFL — internet (iBT)
71
Minimum score
IELTS
6.5
Overall band score
Pearson Test of English Academic
50
Score report
Duolingo English Test
100
Minimum score
Michigan English Test (4-skill)
55
Minimum score
Michigan ECCE / ECPE
650
LP or above
Other ways to qualify
ESL Language Use 85 · ESL Listening 80 · ESL Reading 85 · ESL Sentence Meaning 90 · ESL Writeplacer 4, with a comprehensive score across all exams of 350.
A minimum grade of Pre-1.
A minimum B-2 English proficiency level under the Common European Framework of Reference, assessed through ESOL examinations including the University of Cambridge.
A transcript showing at least 30 semester credit hours with a “C” average or higher at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA — or an accepted foreign equivalent listed in the International Handbook of Universities — where the language of instruction was English. A “B” or higher is required for master's, first professional, or professional doctoral degrees.
A high school diploma completed at an accredited or recognized high school where the medium of instruction was English (undergraduate applicants).
Not there yet?
You can still be accepted.
Submit your application and you may be provisionally accepted into your program, then enrolled at American National University's English Language Institute to build the foundation you need to pass the TOEFL® or IELTS®.
Application documents
Start with the checklist — it lists everything you'll be asked for.
International Application Materials Checklist
Sponsorship Letter
Ready to apply?
Our international admissions team will review your documents and guide you through the I-20 process. Call 833.388.1100.
Printable applications
Undergraduate Application
Graduate Application
ESL Application