The International Student Advisor assists accepted students in obtaining all of the required documentation to study at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

International students are financially responsible for their tuition, fees and living expenses while enrolled at Upstate Medical University. International students should be aware that financial aid is limited and difficult to obtain. Further, it should be understood that Upstate Medical University cannot co-sign for any loans.

Prior to enrollment, international students must indicate their understanding of this financial commitment which will then be confirmed via the I-20 application process. The I-20 application and Foreign Student Financial Statement forms can be found on the Upstate International Students webpage. Note: Some programs of study at Upstate Medical University offer stipends and tuition waivers. These conditions will be considered throughout the process. 

College of Graduate Studies

• International Admissions: College of Graduate Studies
• English proficiency scores are not required for admission consideration. Competitive applicants selected based on the materials in their completed application package are invited to interview with faculty members in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Programs. We will use the interview for assessment of your communication skills in English. Interviews are conducted virtually in December, January, and February.
• If you are required to provide an English Language Proficiency Test Score for your visa application. You may utilize the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) as one of the testing options.

College of Health Professions

In addition to the materials required of all applicants, international students whose first language is not English must submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELT score report.

For our graduate programs we recommend a minimum IELT score of 6.5. For the TOEFL, we recommend a minimum score of 213 (computer based), 550 (paper based) or 79-80 (Internet based). The bachelor’s programs don’t require an IELT or TOEFL.

Exceptions:

TOEFL’s and IELT’s are not required for applicants who are US citizens or permanent residents. 

Waivers may be available for students who earn a degree in the U.S., have substantial work experience in the U.S., and/or for those who can demonstrate proficiency through an interview with an Admissions Advisor and a faculty member.

If you are required to provide an English Language Proficiency Test Score for your visa application. You may utilize the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) as one of the testing options.

Norton College of Medicine

See Norton College of Medicine International Student information.