Welcome to Troy University — “Alabama's International University.” We are home to
students from more than 60 countries, and more than 75 languages can be heard on our
historic Troy Campus.
In our international community, you'll develop the global perspectives today's leaders
need. The proof is in the 178,000 Trojans who came before you. All the information
you need to join them is on this site.
Undergraduate International Admissions
Start your TROY journey. Explore undergraduate admission requirements and resources
for international students and take the next step toward your degree.
Take the next step toward your academic and professional goals at Troy University.
TROY offers a variety of graduate programs. Whether you're looking to earn a master's
degree or pursue doctoral-level study, you'll find programs that combine academic
excellence with opportunities
2. Official copy of high school (grades 10–12) transcripts.
3. Official copy of high school diploma/certificate.
4. Financial statement: original bank statement (issued within the last six months).
5. Sponsor letter (required if financial documents are not in the applicant's name).
6. English proficiency (More information below).
7. Passport identification page with visible machine-readable code zone, valid
for at least six months beyond the intended enrollment date.
Note: Troy University's main campus offers English as a Second Language courses. English
proficiency placement test is available upon arrival.
Official copies of documents must be provided in the original language and in English translation if the original is not in English, in PDF format
for initial evaluation.
Alternatively, applicants may request that their institution send official credentials
directly to Troy University at intltranscripts@troy.edu.
Applicants must submit an official copy of one of the following undergraduate documents:
· Diploma/Certificate of Completion/Provisional Certificate of high school
· Letter of good standing from high school (if applicant enrolled in last semester
of study)
· Transcripts
· Marksheets
· Transcripts of enrollment without grades for last semester (if applicant enrolled
in last semester of study)
Applicants who have started and/or completed undergraduate study must also provide
their undergraduate academic documents. Upon arrival, all official academic documents
must be presented in original form for admission verification.
Bank Statement
The bank/financial statement's issuance date cannot be older than 6 months.
It must show name of bank, issuance date, bank account owner (must be a real person,
not a business), current/closing balance.
It must be from a checking or savings account with immediately available funds.
Sponsor Letter
Bank statements not in the applicant's name require an original sponsor letter. The letter should state the relationship between the applicant and
the sponsor. The sponsor should include a brief description detailing how s/he intends
to sponsor the applicant while attending Troy University. Please sign and date the
letter. If the sponsor letter is not in English, provide an English translation.
Applicants may submit a PDF copy of their English proficiency exam results, and Troy
University will verify the scores directly with the testing agency. The exception
is SAT and ACT scores, which must be submitted electronically using the Troy University
school code: 1738
Letters regarding medium of instruction from a high school, university, or college
are not acceptable for admission.
To satisfy the English proficiency requirement, applicants must submit one of the
following scores:
o Cambridge A/AS score of at least a C1
o DuoLingo score of at least a 95
o IELTS score of at least a 5.5
o iTEP score of at least a 3.5
o MET (Michigan English Test) score of at least a 51
o Oxford ELLT score of at least a 6
o PTE (Pearson Test of English) score of at least a 46
o TOEFL score of at least 3.5 (old scale 61)
Graduate Admission Requirements Information
Accepted via email by your recruiter.
1. Completed International Application
2. Official copy of undergraduate transcripts.
3. Official copy of undergraduate diploma.
4. Financial support statement: original bank statement (More information below).
5. Sponsor letter (More information below).
6. English proficiency (More information below).
7. Passport identification page with visible machine-readable code zone, valid
for at least six months beyond the intended enrollment date.
8. Recommendation letter.
Note: Troy University's main campus offers English as a Second Language courses. English
proficiency placement test is available upon arrival.
Official copies of documents must be provided in the original language, and in English translation if the original is not in English, in PDF format
for initial evaluation.
Alternatively, applicants may request that their institution send official credentials
directly to Troy University at intltranscripts@troy.edu.
Applicants must submit an official copy of one of the following graduate documents:
· Diplomas
· Certificate of completion
· Provisional certificates
· Letter of good standing from university (if applicant enrolled in last semester
of study)
· Transcripts
· Marksheets
· Transcripts of enrollment without grades for last semester (if applicant enrolled
in last semester of study)
Applicants who have started and/or completed undergraduate study must also provide
their undergraduate academic documents. Upon arrival, all official academic documents
must be presented in original form for admission verification.
Applicants may be required to provide an external evaluation by an NACES member. WES
and IEE provide a discount on external evaluations for TROY applicants.
Bank Statement
The bank/financial statement's issuance date cannot be older than six months.
It must show name of bank, issuance date, bank account owner (must be a real person,
not a business), current/closing balance.
It must be from a checking or savings account with immediately available funds.
Sponsor Letter
Bank statements not in the applicant's name require an original sponsor letter. The
letter should state the relationship between the applicant and the sponsor. The sponsor
should include a brief description detailing how they intend to sponsor the applicant
while attending Troy University. Please sign and date the letter. If the sponsor letter
is not in English, provide an English translation.
If the sponsor is a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, the sponsor should complete
I-134 form (Affidavit of Support), have it notarized and sent to our office in lieu
of the sponsor letter.
Applicants may submit a PDF copy of their English proficiency exam results, and Troy
University will verify the scores directly with the testing agency. The exception
is SAT and ACT scores, which must be submitted electronically using the Troy University
school code: 1738
Letters regarding medium of instruction from a high school, university, or college
are not acceptable for admission.
To satisfy the English proficiency requirement, applicants must submit one of the
following scores:
DuoLingo score of at least a 105 IELTS score of at least a 6.0 iTEP score of at least a 4.0 MET (Michigan English Test) score of at least a 53 Oxford ELLT score of at least a 7 PTE (Pearson Test of English) score of at least a 54 TOEFL score of at least 4.0 (old scale 70)
Test scores are required for specific academic program requirements.
Please consult the online Troy University Graduate catalog for details under each
program.
Student copies of the GRE or GMAT are not acceptable for admission purposes.
GRE official score. The original should be sent directly to Troy University from the
Educational Testing Service (ETS). The institutional code is 1738.
GMAT official score. The original should be sent from the Graduate Management Admission
Council (GMAC). The institutional code is 1B1-ZJ-90
Doctoral Program - Sport Management Ph.D.
Troy University's Ph.D. in sport management program is designed for professionals
seeking to advance their expertise in research, leadership and education within the
growing field of sport management. This doctorate in sport management equips graduates
to pursue rewarding sport management careers in academia, administration and industry.
For doctoraladmission requirements please follow the this link. You will need to following english proficiency requirements
listed above from the graduate section.
Applicants from the following countries do not need to submit proof of language
proficiency:
American Samoa
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Canada (except Quebec)
Dominica
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Grenada
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
Jersey
Liberia
Montserrat
New Zealand
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland)
ESL
The ESL program offers an intensive English program of study for beginning, intermediate,
and advanced level students in the language skills of reading, writing, grammar, and
listening and speaking. Courses for part-time students are also offered. Understanding
U.S. American culture is an integral part of each class. Teachers use audio/visual
materials, computer based technology, and individual attention to provide you with
the opportunity to master the English language. The English as a Second Language classes
are designed to help you succeed in reaching your goals. Completion of the program
depends on performance in classes, not on a test score. Join us for an experience
that will be rewarding to you culturally and academically.