International Admissions Requirements

University of Fairfax Program International Admission Requirements

Applicants are evaluated individually based on their professional experience, academic credentials, and admissions interview/teleconference to assess their potential for completing the relevant academic program successfully. International students are subject to the same admissions requirements as stated here.

International Credentials

Applicants with international credentials must arrange for a course-by-course evaluation of their transcripts to confirm equivalence to an accredited degree from the U.S. The University of Fairfax accepts evaluations from:

• National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
• Association of International Credential (AICE)
• internally through UFairfax (using AACRAO standards)

If the academic records are in a language other than English, an English translation is required that is as close to word-for-word as possible.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants for any degree program whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction must demonstrate proficiency in English by meeting one of the following requirements:

1. Submit an approved English proficiency test score according to this chart:

University of Fairfax English Proficiency Requirement	TOEFL Written Test (PB)	TOEFL Computer Test (iBT)	IELTS	Pearson	Duolingo	4-Skill Michigan English Test (MET)	Michigan ECCE/ECPE
Undergraduate programs	57	61	6.0	44	95	53	650/LP
Master’s programs	60	71	6.5	50	100	55
Doctorate/PhD programs	65	80		58	105

2. Provide an alternative proof of English proficiency by demonstrating one of the following:

a. Completion of a high school diploma from an accredited school where English was the language of instruction.

b. College Board Accuplacer ESL Exam with the following minimum scores:
i. Language Use: 85
ii. Listening: 80
iii. Reading: 85
iv. Sentence Meaning: 90
v. WritePlacer: 4
vi. Comprehensive Total: 350

c. A Pre-1 grade or higher on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam.

d. A B2 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), as verified by recognized ESOL examinations such as those from the University of Cambridge.

e. Completion of at least 30 semester credit hours (with a “C” average or higher for undergraduate programs or a “B” average or higher for graduate programs) at an accredited institution where English was the primary language of instruction.

All test scores must be official and sent directly to the University of Fairfax. Test results are generally valid for two years from the date of the test. The university reserves the right to request additional documentation or assessment to verify proficiency.

Download this checklist to ensure you have submitted all required documents:

 

Transfer Credits

Many students bring valuable learning from previous colleges and universities, which the University is proud to recognize. Applicants and students may transfer previously earned college credits toward a University of Fairfax degree program, as long as at least 25% of the program’s course credits are completed at the University of Fairfax. The Registrar’s Office will carefully review previous transcripts to ensure the previously earned credits align with the program requirements. Please note that while transfer credits count toward your total coursework, they do not affect a student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

To qualify for transfer credit, prior coursework must meet these standards:

• The course was completed for credit at an accredited institution.
• The course content, rigor, and credit hours are equivalent to those offered at the University of Fairfax.
• The student earned a grade of at least “C.”
• Courses completed more than five years ago may not be accepted due to the rapid rate of change in the field.