When you enroll in Franklin University and study in the United States, you’ll gain a unique perspective on U.S. culture, studies, and daily life.
At the University’s Main Campus, located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, the 14th largest city in the United States, you’ll learn with -- and from -- classmates who, as working adults, share their professional, real-world work experiences as part of your classroom experience.
Phone: 614.797.4700
Email: oisp@franklin.edu
Address:
Franklin University
Office of International Students and Programs
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
USA
Schedule appointments online at https://www.franklin.edu/appt/oisp.
In-person appointments:
Register at the Welcome Center in the Paul J. Otte Center for Student Services.
For US-based phone appointments:
We will call you at the number you provide.
International phone appointments:
We will invite you to a phone conference. View instructions under Joining the Meeting through a Phone Call.
Get specialized support from a team dedicated to international students.
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As an F-1 student, you can earn your college degree at Franklin University and tailor your U.S. studies to fit your personal preferences and learning style. Degree programs available to students planning to apply for F-1 status are listed below.
Not an F-1 international student? A number of additional academic programs may be available to you. Visit our Degrees section to view all our academic offerings.
Get the academic freedom and flexibility you need to pursue your undergraduate or graduate degree. At Franklin University, our diverse programs and international student services make it easy for you to achieve your educational goals, expand your cultural experience, and study in the U.S. or abroad.
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Learn more about the international student admission process.
Submit your online application using an email address that you check regularly. Once your application is processed, you will receive an email with a username, password, and link to log into our MyTools applicant system. You can track your progress throughout the admission process using MyTools.
Franklin University admits international students to undergraduate programs for fall, spring and summer* trimesters, depending on program availability. All admissions materials (transcripts, English proficiency scores, financial documents, etc.) must be submitted by the application deadlines listed below. If you are unable to submit final documents before the deadline, you may request that OISP consider your application for the next available term.
International Undergraduate Student Application Deadlines
*Please note that F-1 students at Franklin University will only be eligible for an official break term in Summer Trimesters. Students who first enroll at the University or who first obtain F-1 status during a Summer Trimester must enroll in the subsequent Fall and Spring Trimester to be eligible for a break term the following Summer.
To be admitted to Franklin's undergraduate programs, you must demonstrate that you have earned the equivalent of a U.S. high school (secondary) education or higher from an accredited institution.
Franklin accepts electronic transcripts from other institutions and from third-party transcript providers. In both cases, electronic transcripts must be emailed from the provider directly to Franklin University. Electronic transcripts sent from the applicant will not be accepted as official. Your official transcripts or evaluation can also be sent through the mail directly from the provider to:
Franklin University
ATTN: Office of Transfer and Articulation
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215-5339
Official course descriptions and syllabi may be requested to maximize transfer or prerequisite credit.
Submit proof of English proficiency in the form of official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge English Language Assessment (Cambridge), or Duolingo English Test scores. Request that your official score reports be sent to Franklin University (institutional code 1229).
Prospective students may, also, demonstrate English language proficiency through the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations administered by Franklin University. Contact OISP for information on how to complete ACCUPLACER ESL® assessments on campus or through a virtual proctor service.
If you are from one of the exempted countries below or from a U.S. Territory, you do not need to submit English proficiency scores as part of your admissions application. Also, if you have received a bachelor's degree or higher taught in English from one of the countries below, your English proficiency requirement will be met when your transcript evaluation has been received and approved.
You must earn both minimum overall and subsection scores, if listed below, to be admitted to Franklin's undergraduate programs.
| TOEFL iBT | IELTS | ACCUPLACER ESL | Cambridge English Scale | Duolingo English Test | |
| Reading | 20/30 | 6.0 | 100 | 180 | n/a |
| Writing | 20/30 | 6.0 | 5 | 180 | n/a |
| Listening | 20/30 | 6.0 | 100 | 180 | n/a |
| Speaking | 19/30 | 6.0 | n/a | 180 | n/a |
| Sentence Meaning | n/a | n/a | 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Overall | 79 | 6.0 | 305 | 180 | 105 |
English proficiency scores must be less than two years old. Prior to registration, you may, also, be required to take a language placement exam to determine the most appropriate courses for your first terms. Visit the Learning Commons testing services for details about the ACCUPLACER English-As-A-Second Language (ESL) tests.
If you are a citizen of one of these countries* or from a U.S. Territory, you do not need to submit English proficiency scores as part of your admissions application. If you have received a bachelor's degree or higher taught in English from one of the countries below, your English proficiency requirement will be met when your transcript evaluation has been received and approved.
*Citizenship from this country does not waive English proficiency requirements. English proficiency will only be waived upon proof of completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher from this country taught in English.
If you plan to attend Franklin University as an international student studying in the U.S. on an F-1 visa, you also must submit the following documentation to Franklin:
Franklin University admits international students to graduate programs for fall, spring and summer* trimesters, depending on program availability. All admissions materials (transcripts, English proficiency scores, financial documents, etc.) must be submitted by the application deadlines listed below. If you are unable to submit final documents before the deadline, you may request that OISP consider your application for the next available term.
International Graduate Student Application Deadlines
*Please note that F-1 students at Franklin University will only be eligible for an official break term in Summer Trimesters. Students who first enroll at the University or who first obtain F-1 status during a Summer Trimester must enroll in the subsequent Fall and Spring Trimester to be eligible for a break term the following Summer.
To be admitted to Franklin's graduate programs, you must demonstrate that you have earned a baccalaureate degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited college or university in the United States or its equivalent from a foreign institution. Official education credentials (i.e. transcripts or credential evaluations) may be required from all post-secondary institutions where you have completed coursework.
Franklin accepts electronic transcripts from other institutions and from third-party transcript providers. In both cases, electronic transcripts must be emailed from the provider directly to Franklin University. Electronic transcripts sent from the applicant will not be accepted as official. Your official transcripts or evaluation can also be sent through the mail directly from the provider to:
Franklin University
ATTN: Office of Transfer and Articulation
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215-5339
Official course descriptions and syllabi may be requested to maximize transfer or prerequisite credit.
Submit proof of English proficiency in the form of official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge English Language Assessment (Cambridge), or Duolingo English Test scores. Request that your official score reports be sent to Franklin University (institutional code 1229).
Prospective students may, also, demonstrate English language proficiency through the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations administered by Franklin University. Contact OISP for information on how to complete ACCUPLACER ESL® assessments on campus or through a virtual proctor service.
If you are from one of the exempted countries below or from a U.S. Territory, you do not need to submit English proficiency scores as part of your admissions application. Also, if you have received a bachelor's degree or higher taught in English from one of the countries below, your English proficiency requirement will be met when your transcript evaluation has been received and approved.
You must earn both minimum overall and subsection scores, if listed below, to be admitted to Franklin's graduate or doctoral programs.
| TOEFL iBT | IELTS | ACCUPLACER ESL | Cambridge English Scale | Duolingo English Test | |
| Reading | 20/30 | 6.5 | 100 | 180 | n/a |
| Writing | 20/30 | 6.5 | 5 | 180 | n/a |
| Listening | 20/30 | 6.5 | 90 | 180 | n/a |
| Speaking | 19/30 | 6.0 | n/a | 180 | n/a |
| Sentence Meaning | n/a | n/a | 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Overall | 79 | 6.5 | 295 | 180 | 105 |
English proficiency scores must be less than two years old. Prior to registration, you may, also, be required to take a language placement exam to determine the most appropriate courses for your first terms. Visit the Learning Commons testing services for details about the ACCUPLACER English-As-A-Second Language (ESL) tests.
If you are a citizen of one of these countries* or from a U.S. Territory, you do not need to submit English proficiency scores as part of your admissions application. If you have received a bachelor's degree or higher taught in English from one of the countries below, your English proficiency requirement will be met when your transcript evaluation has been received and approved.
*Citizenship from this country does not waive English proficiency requirements. English proficiency will only be waived upon proof of completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher from this country taught in English.
Curriculum Vitae
Detail your professional experience, including jobs, year-of-service experiences, and volunteer opportunities that are relevant to your field of study and future career by submitting an up-to-date, one to two-page résumé.
Supplemental Materials for F-1 students
If you plan to attend Franklin University as an international student studying in the U.S. on an F-1 visa, you also must submit the following documentation to Franklin:
Earning your degree in the U.S. or online can be overwhelming at times if you’re an international student. Franklin University helps make the transition manageable, thanks to the support provided by our Office of International Students and Programs (OISP).
Learn more about being an international student at OISP’s current student webpages or at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Study in the States website.
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