How do I become an international student at Ozarks Tech?
All admission requirements for international students can be found on our Prospective Students page; please consult the information that pertains to your particular situation.
Applications are submitted through our application website.
How much does it cost to study at Ozarks Tech as an international student?
- The estimated cost of tuition per year for an international students is $7,480 (30 credit hours).
- For a more detailed breakdown of international student tuition and fees, please visit this website.
- F-1 and M-1 international students are required to purchase health insurance for the duration of each semester in which they enroll.
- For students age 24 and younger, the cost of health insurance is $49 per month.
- For a more detailed breakdown of the required proof of funds of at least $22,000 when applying as an F-1 or M-1 international student, please visit this website.
What are your English proficiency requirements?
- TOEFL overall score of at least 72
- IELTS scores of at least 5.5 in each category
- Manchester Exam score of at least 360
- Completion of English for Academic Purposes level B2 at the English Language Institute of Missouri State University
- International students who wish to transfer from other English language programs may meet English proficiency requirements but must submit transcripts and a recommendation letter from an official of the institution that indicate a proficiency level corresponding to at least B2 of the CEFR
- Completion of at least 15 credit hours of course work with at least a 2.0 GPA at a U.S. college or university
- Applicants who come from an exempt country are not required to provide proof of English proficiency
I am an F-1 student at a different institution. Can I enroll part time at Ozarks Tech while I am at another school?
Yes, you may submit an application as a part-time/visiting international students to take up to 6 credit hours per semester at Ozarks Tech. Please see this page for more information about application requirements for part-time/visiting international students.
I am an F-1 or M-1 student at another institution. How do I transfer full time to Ozarks Tech?
You will need to apply as a transferring international student; please see this page for a list of admission requirements.
Does Ozarks Tech provide student housing?
Ozarks Tech does not provide student housing of any sort; however, there is an abundance of apartments and living accommodations in the Springfield community. The following websites might be helpful in your search for housing: