Graduate International Students at University of Michigan–Flint

## Overview The University of Michigan‑Flint (UM‑Flint) invites applications from international students who have earned a bachelor’s degree. In‑person graduate programs are eligible for an F‑1 student visa; fully online programs and stand‑alone graduate certificates are not. ## Eligibility - Must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. - For an F‑1 visa, the program must be completed on campus. - Applicants from exempt English‑proficiency countries are not required to submit language test scores. - Permanent residents, green‑card holders, refugees, or asylum seekers are not classified as international students for these purposes. ## Application Requirements All standard graduate application materials are required **plus** the following for international applicants: - Transcripts from non‑U.S. institutions for internal credential review. - Certificate of graduation or diploma (unless the transcript already shows degree conferral). - English‑proficiency evidence if the applicant’s native language is not English and the country is not on the exempt list. - An affidavit of financial support and proof of funds for at least one academic year. ## Financial Certification ### For F‑1 Visa Applicants - Submit an Affidavit of Financial Support via iService. - Provide supporting documentation such as: * Recent bank statement (checking, savings, or CD) in the student’s or sponsor’s name, no older than six months. * Approved loan documents showing the total amount approved. * Offer letters for university scholarships, grants, or assistantships. - Multiple funding sources may be combined to meet the required amount. - Dependents must also be financially covered. ### Unacceptable Funding Sources - Stocks, bonds, or other securities. - Corporate accounts not in the student’s or sponsor’s name (unless an organization is sponsoring). - Real‑estate or other property assets. - Loan pre‑approval letters or applications. - Retirement accounts, insurance policies, or other non‑liquid assets. ## Online Program Considerations UM‑Flint notes that some countries may not recognize foreign online degrees and that the university does not guarantee compliance with any foreign distance‑education regulations. Prospective online students should verify recognition requirements in their home country. ## Scholarships The Global Graduate Merit Scholarship is offered to admitted international graduate students seeking an F‑1 visa. No separate application is required; eligibility is based on admission and academic merit. Details on award amount and selection criteria are not provided in the source. ## Application Deadlines - **Fall semester:** May 1 (to allow time for I‑20 issuance and visa processing). - **Winter semester:** October 1. Deadlines for other terms depend on individual program schedules and are not specified. ## Unknowns and Source Limitations - Exact tuition, fees, and the total amount of financial support required for the I‑20 are not listed. - Scholarship award amounts, number of awards, and eligibility thresholds are unspecified. - Processing times for transcript evaluation, financial affidavit review, and I‑20 issuance are not provided. - The source may be outdated; policies could have changed after the page was last updated. - No contact information for the International Admissions office is included, limiting verification of details. ## Housing & Safety (Contextual Note) While not directly tied to admission eligibility, UM‑Flint offers on‑campus housing and 24/7 public safety services. This information is included in the source but does not affect visa or financial requirements. Source: https://www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/admissions/international-students Checked: 2026-11-01T09:48:11.753405+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.