What are the minimum English Language requirements to be eligible for admission?

The English language proficiency requirement is waived for applicants who hold either citizenship or a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a recognized or accredited institution in any of the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Overseas Territories, British Virgin Islands, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Montserrat, Namibia, Nigeria, New Zealand, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, Zambia, Zimbabwe

All others are required to submit scores from either the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo.

If you are required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting scores, please review the following minimum score requirements:

  • TOEFL iBT: 91 total score with a subscore of at least 22 on each section
  • TOEFL PBT: 575 and a separate interview to assess speaking will be required
  • IELTS: 7
  • Duolingo: 130

The College of Business graduate programs do not offer conditional admission. If you are required to submit English Language Proficiency scores, then you must meet the minimum requirements to be admitted.

For more information on admissions requirements for international students, please visit the Office of Graduate Education’s International Applicants page.

Where can I gather information on registering for classes and verifying my enrollment?

Please contact the Graduate Business Programs office at gradbusiness@oregonstate.edu or call 541-737-5510.

I am relocating to Corvallis and need assistance with housing. Where should I be looking?

There are a variety of options for graduate housing on the Corvallis campus. Please visit University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) to learn more about housing communities that welcome graduate students.

If this interests you, please apply with University Housing and Dining Services as soon as possible. You can contact UHDS with any questions.

I'm a veteran, what kinds of resources are available to me?

All resources available to veterans can be found on the OSU student life website.

Does OSU help me with my job search? Can someone review my resume?

The College of Business has a Career Success Center with advisors specifically dedicated to working with business students. For more information, please visit the Career Success Center.

Do I qualify for financial aid or scholarships as a graduate student?

There are opportunities for financial assistance. We offer several scholarships based on merit and other specific criteria. We also offer scholarships to OSU alumni who meet our admission criteria. For more information, please visit: Tuition & Financial Assistance.

A list of scholarship opportunities available exclusively to international students can be found on the OSU Admissions website.

A list of scholarship opportunities through the Office of Graduate Education at Oregon State University can be found on the Grad School website.

How do I determine if I am an Oregon resident?

All information about residency factors can be found on the OSU admissions website.

How much does the program cost?

There are some variables in determining cost of tuition. To determine your approximate cost, and for more information. please visit: Tuition & Financial Assistance 

Do you offer application fee waivers?

The OSU Office of Graduate Education controls application fees and fee waivers.

DOMESTIC APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS
The Office of Graduate Education is able to grant application fee waivers only in limited circumstances for domestic applicants who meet specific criteria. Visit the Graduate Application Fee Waivers page to learn more.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS
The Office of Graduate Education does not have application fee waivers for international students. International applicants can check with their local EducationUSA advising office to see if there are educational opportunity programs or local recommendations to fund study in the United States.

When are the application deadlines?

The Oregon State graduate business programs have a series of priority and regular application deadlines. To be considered for admission, all of your application materials must be received by the deadline associated with the application term:

View the exact deadlines. 

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