International Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Nevada Global offers a streamlined admissions process for international students with different admissions tracks specifically designed to set international students up for success. Our admissions team will place you in the appropriate track for your needs.

Final tuition is based on your enrollment track, housing and dining selections.

Minimum GPA for Accelerator*
Minimum English Language Score
Program Duration
Credits Earned Towards Degree
International Direct (ID)
3.0
IELTS 6.0 (no part below 6.0)
Cambridge English- 169
TOEFL- 61 (no part below 15)
Duolingo (DET)- 95
CEFR- B2
2 semesters
24+ credit hours
Academic Accelerator Program (AAP)*
2.0
IELTS- 5.5 (no part below 5.0)
Cambridge English- 161
TOEFL- 58 (no part below 14)
Duolingo (DET)- 90 with no subscore below 85
CEFR- B1+/B2-
2 semesters
24+ credit hours
Extended Accelerator Program (EAP)*
2.0
IELTS- 5.0 (no part below 4.5)
Cambridge English- 153
TOEFL- 55 (no part below 12)
Duolingo (DET)- 80 with no subscore below 75
CEFR- B1
3 semesters
24+ credit hours

*Student will need to earn a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.5 while in their Accelerator program, to be fully admitted to their academic program at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Academic English programs are available for graduate students who do not meet the English language requirements. Click here to learn more.

Graduate Accelerator Programs are found here.

Dates & Costs

Shorelight Signature Student Experience services – including application assistance, visa help, student services, academic support, campus transition, and career services – are included in your University of Nevada, Reno program cost. Opt-in programs and services may cost extra. Fees for tuition, housing, dining, and additional services will vary by school, degree program, housing location and amenities, selected meal plan, and similar preferences.

For important dates and detailed tuition, housing, and dining costs please visit our Shorelight profile page.

How to Apply

Begin your international student application below. You can save your progress and resume later. You will receive a confirmation email once we have received your application. If you have questions about your application, please contact us.

Before you begin, you will need the following documents:

  • High school/secondary school transcripts and any postsecondary transcripts
  • Copy of your passport
  • English-language test scores

University of Nevada, Reno

R1 Very High Research Activity Carnegie Classification

21,000 + total enrollment

3% international students

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