International Students
Bryant is built for bold thinkers who are ready to lead, innovate, and create change on a global scale. Your future starts now.
Inspiring Alumni
No matter if you focus in business, arts and sciences, or health and behavioral sciences, you'll graduate day-one ready with knowledge and confidence that can take you anywhere.
Ricardo Moscoso '14, '17MBA
Current Position: Deputy Ambassador of Panama to the United Nations
"What a Bryant degree can offer you is limitless. There are a lot of connections that are made here in this campus at Smithfield, Rhode Island that connect this university to the rest of the world. Every day as an ambassador at the United Nations, I am using the tools and skill set that I learned at Bryant but also the connections that I made here."
Vimbai Masiyiwa '17
Vimbai Masiyiwa '17
Current Position: Co-Founder, CEO and Creative Director, Batoka Hospitality
"Bryant is a small community. And because we're a small, tight knit community, I believe, and my experience was that the team, the staff, the professors at Bryant really care about your education. They care about your future. They care about where the world is going and how they can put those things together to ensure that you get success."
Why Bryant University?
Top Rankings: Recognized with a QS Five-Star Excellence Rating, Bryant is ranked among the best nationally and internationally.
Safe, Vibrant Campus: Our Rhode Island campus is monitored 24/7 by a dedicated Department of Public Safety, ensuring a secure environment for learning and living.
Prime Location: Just minutes from Providence, Rhode Island, with easy access to Boston, New York, and major airports, Bryant connects you to opportunities worldwide.
Global Impact
46
countries represented by our students
5 Stars
Excellence
QS Stars
50,000+
alumni worldwide
Application Deadlines
You can start your application using the Common Application, which requires you to create a login and password, allowing you to save and add your application as needed before you are ready to submit it to Bryant.
Your deadlines are the same as those for domestic applicants:
| Application Round | Application Deadline | Decision Notification | Enrollment Deadline |
Early Decision I Early Action Early Decision II Regular Decision |
November 1 November 15 January 15 February 1
| Early December Mid-January Mid-February Mid-March | January 2 May 1 March 15 May 15 |
International Application Requirements
Official Transcripts
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
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
Testing and English Language Proficiency Exam
International applicants must complete an English examination, with the following minimum scores:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 80 for tests prior to January 21, 2026, and a minimum score of 4.0 for tests after January 21, 2026 (Bryant’s TOEFL Code is 3905)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 6.5
- Duolingo English Test (DET) minimum score of 115
- Pearson PTE minimum score of 53
- Oxford ELLT: 7
English examination scores may be eligible for a waiver for applicants whose curriculum is taught in English or whose standardized test (SAT/ACT) scores meet requirements. Please contact the Admission Office for additional information.
International applicants must complete an English examination, with the following minimum scores:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 80 for tests prior to January 21, 2026, and a minimum score of 4.0 for tests after January 21, 2026 (Bryant’s TOEFL Code is 3905)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 6.5
- Duolingo English Test (DET) minimum score of 115
- Pearson PTE minimum score of 53
- Oxford ELLT: 7
English examination scores may be eligible for a waiver for applicants whose curriculum is taught in English or whose standardized test (SAT/ACT) scores meet requirements. Please contact the Admission Office for additional information.
Standardized Testing/Test-Optional
Bryant University is test-optional and does not require international applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission. You will be required to submit an English Proficiency Exam result.
SAT/ACT
There are no cutoffs or minimum scores for your SAT or ACT scores or with any part of your Bryant application. To submit your scores for the SAT, use CEEB code 3095. To submit your scores for ACT, use code 3802.
For more information about the SAT or ACT, visit the College Board website.
Test-Optional
If you feel your SAT or ACT scores aren’t an accurate reflection of your abilities, or you have been impacted by the disruption of test administrations for the SAT and the ACT, you can choose not to submit them.
Applying test-optional is a personal and individual decision — so consider it carefully. Once you’ve chosen to apply with or without your test scores, you will be unable to change this decision. To view the average SAT score and other facts about current Bryant students, read our Admitted Class Profile, which may help you make your decision.
Bryant University is test-optional and does not require international applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission. You will be required to submit an English Proficiency Exam result.
SAT/ACT
There are no cutoffs or minimum scores for your SAT or ACT scores or with any part of your Bryant application. To submit your scores for the SAT, use CEEB code 3095. To submit your scores for ACT, use code 3802.
For more information about the SAT or ACT, visit the College Board website.
Test-Optional
If you feel your SAT or ACT scores aren’t an accurate reflection of your abilities, or you have been impacted by the disruption of test administrations for the SAT and the ACT, you can choose not to submit them.
Applying test-optional is a personal and individual decision — so consider it carefully. Once you’ve chosen to apply with or without your test scores, you will be unable to change this decision. To view the average SAT score and other facts about current Bryant students, read our Admitted Class Profile, which may help you make your decision.
School Report
The secondary school report must be completed by your school counselor or another school official. This form tells us about your school, how many students it has, the types of classes that are taught, and more.
The secondary school report must be completed by your school counselor or another school official. This form tells us about your school, how many students it has, the types of classes that are taught, and more.
Secondary School Counselor Recommendation and Teacher Evaluation
Your application should include one secondary school counselor or another school official recommendation (e.g., head of school, IB coordinator, etc.) or one teacher recommendation.
Your application should include one secondary school counselor or another school official recommendation (e.g., head of school, IB coordinator, etc.) or one teacher recommendation.
First Marking Period Grades and Mid-Year Report
Please submit your official first marking period (e.g. first quarter, midterm, first trimester) or mid-year (second quarter, first semester, second trimester) grades as soon as they become available.
Submission of predicted scores for examinations are also accepted.
Please submit your official first marking period (e.g. first quarter, midterm, first trimester) or mid-year (second quarter, first semester, second trimester) grades as soon as they become available.
Submission of predicted scores for examinations are also accepted.
Application Information for International Students
After submitting an application, you’ll receive instructions to create an Admission Portal account to monitor your application status. Bryant considers applicants for merit scholarships, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 per year, and offers resources for international students, including assistance with private loan options and immigration support through the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS).
Check Your Status
You will receive an application acknowledgment via email once your online application has been submitted, along with instructions to create your Bryant Admission Portal account. You can use the Admission Portal to check the status of your application.
Merit Scholarships
You are considered for renewable academic scholarship awards ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 USD per year when you submit your application to Bryant. Several privately funded (non-government) education loans are available to international students who can secure a U.S. citizen co-borrower.
International Student Resources
The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) is your source of information and advocacy on campus. We assist international students and visiting scholars with immigration and visa expertise and connect you with academic, career, and cultural advisement.
Belonging and Well-Being at Bryant
From campus-wide events to student-led initiatives, Bryant is committed to fostering a welcoming community for all. The unique experiences of our students enrich our campus, and we encourage our Bulldogs to be critical thinkers who are ready to open their minds to new perspectives.
Rhode Island and Beyond
Providence offers award-winning restaurants, entertainment, rich history, and Fortune 500 businesses, all just a free 15-minute bus ride from campus. And in under an hour, you can be at one of Rhode Island’s beautiful beaches (it is the “Ocean State,” after all). A short drive north leads to Boston, where you can find internships, Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, and more. Plus, opportunities in New York City are just three hours by train.