The University of Central Missouri is a highly accredited university that is recognized across the world for academic excellence. We are one of the most affordable universities in the USA. UCM is home to more than 3,427 international students from 55 countries. We have the academic support services and student support resources in place to help you every step of the way—from applying to enrolling to settling into your new life at UCM.
The international admissions process varies depending on your student type and whether you are pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree. In general, students pursuing a bachelor’s degree are classified as undergraduate. Below you will find admissions requirements explained for your student type.
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Fall (August start) |
Spring (January start) |
Summer (May start) |
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Transfer from within the U.S. |
Transfer from within the U.S. |
Transfer from within the U.S. |
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Application Submission |
July 1 |
November 1 |
April 1 |
Document Deadline - finish uploading documents |
July 15 |
November 15 |
April 15 |
Proof of Financial Support |
August 1 |
December 1 |
May 1 |
Proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:
UCM is part of the TOEFL Partnership Program. We invite you to explore TOEFL iBT as an option to demonstrate English proficiency. An exam score of 61 IBT is required.
IELTS exam score of 5.5
Duolingo composite exam score of 95
UCM Proficiency Test of 61
Cambridge C1/B2 exam score of 162
UCM is part of the Oxford ELLT Program. We invite you to explore Oxford ELLT as an option ot demonstrate English proficiency. An exam score of 6 is required.
2. Graduate
UCM is part of the TOEFL Partnership Program. We invite you to explore TOEFL iBT as an option to demonstrate English proficiency. An exam score of 79 IBT is required.
IELTS exam score of 6.0
Duolingo composite exam score of 120
UCM Proficiency Test of 79
UCM is part of the Oxford ELLT Program. We invite you to explore Oxford ELLT as an option to demonstrate English proficiency. An exam score of 7 is required.