International Student Admission

You can start your application by using the Common Application, which requires you to create a log-in and password, allowing you to save and add to your application as needed before you are ready to submit it to Bryant.

Your deadlines are the same as those for domestic applicants:
 

Early Decision I

• Apply by: November 1, 2022
• Notifications: December 1, 2022
• Deadline for enrollment deposit: January 2, 2023

Early Action

• Apply by: November 15, 2022
• Notifications: Mid-January 2023
• Deadline for enrollment deposit: May 1, 2023

Early Decision II

• Apply by: January 15, 2023
• Notifications: February 15, 2023
• Deadline for enrollment deposit: March 13, 2023

Regular Decision

• Apply by: February 1, 2023
• Notifications: Mid-March 2023
• Deadline for enrollment deposit: May 1, 2023

International applicants must complete an English examination, either scoring at least an 80 on the TOEFL (Bryant's TOEFL code is 3905) or a 6.5 on the IELTS. Bryant also accepts the Duolingo English Test; results from the DET will be evaluated case by case.

Exams scores may be eligible for a waiver; contact the Admission Office with questions.

Bryant would also like to see transcripts detailing your academic achievement for the last three years of secondary school. This varies from country to country (please contact the Admission Office with questions). Please have your secondary-school email your transcript to admission@bryant.edu or mail to:

Bryant University
Office of International Admission
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
United States

In order for your application to be considered complete, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires Bryant to verify the financial resources of all international applicants.

You must complete your Certification of Finances after your acceptance to Bryant in order to receive the I-20 form necessary to obtain your visa.

The Certification of Finances form will be used to enter the student’s information into the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) SEVIS system.

Bryant traditionally awards merit-based or athletic scholarships to a limited number of international applicants, and the scholarship letter can be included as a part of the overall funding amount. Students can also use loans, grants, and scholarships from their home countries in order to demonstrate available funding.

The Certification of Finances and supporting bank statements, letters of certification of funds must:

• Demonstrate the availability of $73,000 (estimated cost based on the nine-month academic year);
• Be original documents (photocopies and faxes are not acceptable);
• Contain original signatures and a bank stamp or seal;
• Be dated no earlier than January 1, 2023 for Fall 2023 admission;
• Express all monetary amounts in U.S. dollars.

Were you admitted to Bryant? Congratulations! Your spot in our class will be secure once you submit your enrollment deposit.

You will need to obtain either an F-1 or J-1 visa in order to study at Bryant.

F-1 Visa

Most of our international students are on F-1 visa status. Indeed, it’s the most common visa status used by students studying in the U.S.

Once you are admitted full-time to Bryant, you'll need two things to qualify for your F-1 visa:

• Proof of English language proficiency, as demonstrated by TOEFL or IELTS score
• Proof of funding, as indicated via your Certification of Finances form

Once your eligibility is met, Bryant University will issue SEVIS (Student Exchange Visitor Information System) Form I-20, "Certificate of Eligibility."

You will then apply for an F-1 student visa.

Resources for F-1 visa

• Obtaining an F-1 visa [PDF]
• Entering the U.S. on F-1 [PDF]
• Visa information for current international students (requires Bryant login)

J-1 Visa

J-1 visa status is reserved for students in specific educational exchange programs, such as Fulbright.

To be eligible for the J-1, you must be participating in a specific educational exchange program or you must receive at least 51% of your funding from a source other than personal or family funds.

This funding may come from a scholarship, fellowship, or assistantship from an external source; for instance, a Bryant University scholarship, your home government, or a corporate sponsor.

Please contact OISS at OISS@bryant.edu to discuss your eligibility for the J-1 student visa.

As soon as you complete this documentation, we encourage you to begin making travel arrangements to come to Bryant. The nearest airport is the Providence T.F. Green International Airport.

International students are invited to arrive early on the Bryant campus for 4MILE, a special program designed to help with the transition to living in the United States. This program takes place in the days just before Move In Day.