English Language Fluency:
All applicants must possess a sufficient command of the English language. If English is not the applicant’s native language, the applicant must demonstrate college level proficiency in written English prior to admission by means of one of the following:
- TOEFL scores of 500 or higher on the written examination or 173 or higher on the computerized examination.
Successful completion of 30 semester hours at a recognized college or university in a country where English is the native language. - Completion of an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program operates in more than 160 countries worldwide. Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices.
Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country.