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.
Get specialized support from a team dedicated to international students.
Earn a high-quality American degree from an accredited university.
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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. After you’ve applied, you’ll receive login information by email so you can track your application’s progress.
Apply for admission to Franklin University any time. Because our admission process for international students includes several steps to ensure a successful start, we encourage you to apply as early as possible -- at least 8 weeks before your program’s start date. Franklin University admits international students for fall, winter and summer trimesters, depending on program availability.
Summer trimester is the official break term for F-1 students. If you would like begin a program in the summer trimester and are studying on an F1 visa, you will not be eligible for a break term until the next summer trimester.
Note: If you’re in another country and are applying for an F1 visa to enter the United States, please be mindful of the extra time it can take for document shipping and embassy wait times.
Request your official transcripts from post-secondary institutions located in the U.S. and have them submitted directly to Franklin University’s Office of Transfer and Articulation.
If your transcripts are from post-secondary institutions located outside the U.S., please submit them to a NACES-member international credentials evaluation agency. Once the agency has completed the evaluation of your transcripts, have your official evaluation submitted to the Office of Transfer and Articulation. Your transcript evaluation also must include a course-by-course evaluation.
Your official transcripts can be sent through the mail to:
Franklin University
ATTN: Office of Transfer and Articulation
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215-5339
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 at transcripts@franklin.edu
Electronic transcripts sent from the applicant will not be accepted as official.
Submit proof of English proficiency in the form of official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Cambridge English Language Assessment (Cambridge) score. Request that your official score reports be sent to Franklin University using the institutional code 1229.
Prospective students may also demonstrate English language proficiency through the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations administered by Franklin University. Contact our 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.
If you’re an international student applying for admission to one of Franklin’s undergraduate degree programs, you must earn a minimum overall TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based), 60 (Internet-based), 5.5 IELTS, ACCUPLACER ESL® 259, or Cambridge 160 with minimum scores on each of the exam subsections. Prior to registration, you’ll also take a language placement exam to determine whether ESL studies are required.
| TOEFL | IELTS | ACCUPLACER | Cambridge English Scale | |
| Reading | 15/30 | 5.5 | 85 | 160 |
| Writing | 15/30 | 5.5 | 4 | 160 |
| Listening | 15/30 | 5.5 | 85 | 160 |
| Speaking | 5/30 | 5.5 | n/a | 160 |
| Sentence Meaning | n/a | n/a | 85 | n/a |
ACCUPLACER Assessments for Admission
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.
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:
Submit your online application using an email address that you check regularly. After you’ve applied, you’ll receive login information by email so you can track your application’s progress.
Apply for admission to Franklin University any time. Because our admission process for international students includes several steps to ensure a successful start, we encourage you to apply as early as possible -- at least 8 weeks before your program’s start date. Franklin University admits international students for fall, winter and summer trimesters, depending on program availability.
Summer trimester is the official break term for F-1 students. If you would like begin a program in the summer trimester and are studying on an F1 visa, you will not be eligible for a break term until the next summer trimester.
Note: If you’re in another country and are applying for an F1 visa to enter the United States, please be mindful of the extra time it can take for document shipping and embassy wait times.
Request your official transcripts from post-secondary institutions located in the U.S. and have them submitted directly to Franklin University’s Office of Transfer and Articulation.
If your transcripts are from post-secondary institutions located outside the U.S., please submit them to an approved third-party transcript evaluation agency. Once the agency has completed the evaluation of your transcripts, have your official evaluation submitted to the Office of Transfer and Articulation. Your transcript evaluation also must include a course-by-course evaluation, including a GPA calculation.
Official course 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), or Cambridge English Language Assessment (Cambridge) score. Request that your official score reports be sent to Franklin University using the institutional code 1229.
Prospective students may also demonstrate English language proficiency through the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations administered by Franklin University. Contact our 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.
If you’re an international student applying for admission to one of Franklin’s graduate or doctoral programs, you must take Reading Comprehension, Writing, Listening, and Speaking or, for ACCUPLACER ESL®, Sentence Meaning. You must earn a minimum overall TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 79 (Internet-based), 6.5 IELTS, ACCUPLACER ESL® 295, or Cambridge 180 with minimum scores on each of the exam subsections.
| TOEFL | IELTS | ACCUPLACER | Cambridge English Scale | |
| Reading | 20/30 | 6.5 | 100 | 180 |
| Writing | 20/30 | 6.5 | 5 | 180 |
| Listening | 20/30 | 6.0 | 90 | 180 |
| Speaking | 19/30 | 6.0 | n/a | 180 |
| Sentence Meaning | n/a | n/a | 100 | n/a |
ACCUPLACER Assessments for Admission
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.
Admission Essay
Must be between 500-800 words, computer-generated and single-spaced. Please include your full name as submitted on your Application for Admission. Describe your strengths and weaknesses as they relate to your academic ability, contributory work experience, and personal qualities and characteristics that you will bring to Franklin University. How do they relate to your career aspirations and chosen master’s degree program?
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 blog or at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Study in the States website.
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