International Students
The School of Education welcomes students from around the globe to apply to our programs and join our vibrant community.
As you begin the process of apply, please refer to the additional requirements below that you, as an international student, need to be aware of. Please visit the Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management International Student Requirements page to learn more about additional requirements.
If you have any quesitons about specifics, please do not hesitate to reach out to education@LUC.edu or gradinfo@LUC.edu for more information and assistance.
Transcripts and Credentials
International applicants who have completed their studies outside the United States must present all post-secondary credentials. Credentials must include all grades or examination results and all degrees, diplomas, and certificates earned. Documents must be authentic and certified by the institution or authorized agency. Those not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations. One (1) set of your post-secondary credentials with supporting documents must be submitted to:
Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management
Loyola University Chicago
820 N. Michigan Avenue #1200
Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Phone: 1.312.915.8950
Fax: 1.312.915.8905
Or via email to gradapp@LUC.edu.
In addition, applicants are required to submit non-U.S. transcripts to one of the following approved outside credential evaluation services:
- Educational Perspectives: Applicants should request a General Report.
- Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE): Applicants should request a General Evaluation with Grade Average; a Course-by-Course Evaluation is not required.
The evaluation should be sent to Loyola directly from the credential service. Plan ahead to request this service at least one to two months before submitting your application for admission.