Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business welcomes applicants from all countries and values the perspectives that international students bring to the Baruch community. Please be sure to visit our International Student Service Center for guidance for international students.
As an international student, I loved being in the heart of New York City. The career coaches at Baruch helped me land my dream job. ”
Anna Tse, MS Accounting
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Completing an Application
General Application Components
- Online Application
- Application Fee
- GMAT or GRE score
- Résumé
- Essays
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
Full details can be found on our Application Components page.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants educated outside the United States may need to take an English Proficiency Exam.
You are exempt from the English Proficiency Exam if you:
- Completed a post-secondary degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate) in the United States
- Completed a post-secondary degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate) from one of the English speaking countries listed below.
- Documented proof of attendance in a U.S. school from 1st-12th grade (Elementary, Middle School, and High School are all required)
If you don’t meet any of the above conditions, then you will need to submit English Proficiency Exam scores.
- School Code: 2034
- Please note: The TOEFL and IELTS are valid for 2 years
| Countries Exempt from English Language Exam |
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| Antigua and Barbuda |
Ghana |
Papua New Guinea |
| Australia |
Grenada |
St. Kitts and Nevis |
| Bahamas |
Guyana |
Saint Lucia |
| Barbados |
Ireland |
Sierra Leone |
| Belize |
Jamaica |
Saint Vincent and Grenadines |
| Bermuda |
Liberia |
Solomon Islands |
| Botswana |
Marshall Island |
Trinidad & Tobago |
| Canada |
Mauritius |
Uganda |
| Dominica |
Micronesia |
United Kingdom |
| Fiji |
New Zealand |
Zambia |
| Gambia |
Nigeria |
Zimbabwe |
International Transcripts & Credential Evaluations
International education systems vary around the world and therefore our admissions committee needs to understand the comparability of international qualifications with U.S. degrees. If you have a degree from another country you may need to submit an international credential evaluation, depending on the graduate program and term you apply for.
Required Credential Evaluations Based on Program
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| Program |
Requirement for applicants with any degrees from any country outside the U.S.
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| MS in Accountancy or MBA in Accountancy: |
Applicants are required to submit an international credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency, as well as a NASBA evaluation.
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| All MS programs (with exception of MS in Accountancy): |
Applicants are required to submit an international credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency.
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| Full-Time MBA or Evening MBA in General Business: |
Applicants are required to submit an international credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency if the country is not listed in the section below.*
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Types of Credential Evaluations
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Evaluation from a NACES-approved agency
We only accept credential evaluations from agencies that are members of NACES. The most common agencies that we receive evaluations from are SpanTran Evaluation Services, Education Credential Evaluators (ECE), and World Education Services (WES). If you plan to use WES, we recommend that you use their “WES Basic – Course by Course” package as it is one of the fastest ways in which we will receive your academic record and will provide all the information we will need. Be sure you request that they send the completed evaluation to the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College.
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NASBA Evaluation (Accountancy programs)
Applicants to MS or MBA in Accountancy applicants must additionally submit a NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) Advisory Evaluation. The NASBA evaluation report is designed to identify any CPA-required academic deficiencies in your education. Our academic advisors use this report to advise you on the appropriate course selections that will satisfy New York State education requirements for CPA licensure. |
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Internal Evaluations for Full-Time MBA and Evening MBA Applicants (Non-Accountancy track)*
Applicants are required to submit an international credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency if the country is not listed here: Australia; Canada; Caribbean countries; European Union members; India; Israel; Japan; New Zealand; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; South Korea; Taiwan; Thailand; United Kingdom; or Turkey.
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Once You’ve Been Admitted
Student Visa (I-20)
International applicants seeking a student visa to study in the U.S. will need to complete the Request for Certificate of Eligibility and the Declaration and Certification of Finances. You can view a copy of the I-20 application and get a list of all the documents needed on the Baruch’s I-20 Process website.
Financial Support Documentation
To obtain a student visa for full-time study, you must demonstrate the ability to pay for your entire first year of study in the U.S. You also will be required to indicate the source(s) of funding for your second year. Even if you cannot fully support your first year, please indicate your sources of partial funding. For visa purposes, you should not include potential merit scholarships or loans as sources of funding. However, international students are considered for merit scholarships.
Estimated Living Expenses Per Year
| Books and Supplies |
$1,819 |
| Transportation |
$1,472 |
| Personal Expenses |
$5,850 |
| Housing |
$15,228 |
| Food |
$4,536 |
| Total Living Expenses |
$28,905 |
Immunization Records
All students need to submit proof of MMR immunization and proof or waiver for Meningitis immunization before registering for classes. Review and submit your immunization requirements. If necessary, the Student Health Center offers immunization inoculations at no charge and performs a blood test for a fee if you require.
