International Graduate Admissions FAQ
Thomas College welcomes international graduate students who are seeking a degree. All graduate degree programs have rolling admissions, and applications will be considered for the next available term.
Getting Started
Which Program am I Eligible to Apply for as an International Student?
We are unable to offer admission to international students for online degree programs (except for residents of Bermuda).
Thomas offers one in-person MBA program which is open to all students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in a business related field. The in-person Master of Business Administration program provides students with intensive specialized management education in a wide range of subjects designed to expose students to theoretical and applied business scenarios. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admittance due to the accelerated nature of this in-person program.
To help ensure that a student has the foundational business knowledge necessary to succeed in the program, applicants are encouraged to have competency in statistics, economics, and accounting demonstrated by earning a “C” or better in those courses or related experience. Applicants without coursework in each of these subject areas or direct work experience in these fields may not be eligible for admission.
How Many Entry Terms Are There Each Year?
The in-person MBA program has two entry terms per year, including a Fall entry term each August and a Spring entry term each January.
What Are the Application Deadlines?
Thomas College offers rolling admission for both the Fall and Spring entry terms. The application deadline for Fall entry is mid-June each year, and the application deadline for Spring entry is mid-November each year.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible to accommodate international VISA or I-20 processing deadlines.
Do I Need to Hold an Undergraduate Degree in Business to be Eligible to Apply for the Master of Science in Business Administration Program?
Thomas College does not require that a student hold a specific undergraduate business degree in order to be eligible for admission, but the in-person MBA program expects students to have completed previous coursework in either business or a STEM field.
To help ensure that a student has the foundational business knowledge necessary to succeed in the program, applicants are encouraged to have competency in statistics, economics, and accounting demonstrated by earning a “C” or better in those courses or related experience. Applicants without coursework in each of these subject areas or direct work experience in these fields may not be eligible for admission.
Is There a Minimum GPA Requirement for Admission to the In-Person MBA Program?
A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admittance due to the accelerated nature of the in-person MBA program.
To help ensure that a student has the foundational business knowledge necessary to succeed in the program, applicants are encouraged to have competency in statistics, economics, and accounting demonstrated by earning a “C” or better in those courses or related experience. Applicants without coursework in each of these subject areas or direct work experience in these fields may not be eligible for admission.
What is the English Proficiency Exam Score Required for Admission?
The minimum requirements include:
- 72 for TOEFL
- 5.5 for IELTS, or
- 105 for Duolingo
If English was the medium of instruction used in your undergraduate studies, this requirement can be waived.
Application Materials
Is There an Application Fee?
How Do I Submit My Official Transcripts?
Thomas College requires international transcripts to be evaluated by our transcript review partner, SpanTran.
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended through the Thomas College SpanTran
portal. The cost of a SpanTran evaluation will be deducted from your tuition if you are accepted and attend Thomas College.
However, before you pursue the cost of a formal transcript evaluation, if you would like to have a preliminary transcript analysis conducted by our office to see if you have completed the prerequisite coursework expected for admission, you can email an unofficial copy of your transcripts to [email protected] and request that an admissions counselor complete a preliminary review.
Who Should I Ask to Write My Letters of Reference?
Are There Any Testing Requirements for Admission?
Thomas College does not require entrance exams as part of the admissions process, such as the GRE or GMAT. Students will be asked to produce test scores to demonstrate English language proficiency in one of the following ways if English was not the medium of instruction at a student’s undergraduate institution.
If English was the medium of instruction used in your undergraduate studies, this requirement can be waived.
Accepted English Language Proficiency Scores:
- 72 for TOEFL
- 5.5 for IELTS, or
- 105 for Duolingo
Is There an Interview Requirement for Admission?
No. Thomas College does not require an interview as part of the admissions process.
Finances & Scholarships
What is the Estimated Cost of Attendance?
Prospective students can find the cost of attendance on the Tuition & Fees page. The tuition costs for the in-person MBA program are detailed there.
Are There Any Scholarships Available?
All international students applying for in-person graduate programs with plans to live on-campus are automatically considered for the resident merit scholarship.
The Welcome to Maine Scholarship and International Opportunity Scholarship are also available to new international students.
Do I Have to Live On-Campus or am I Permitted to Find My Own Housing Off-Campus
Applicants are not required to live on campus to participate in the in-person MBA program.
However, the College cannot provide any assistance to students in searching for or securing off-campus housing.
Where Can I Find the Declaration of Finance Form?
The Declaration of Finance form is the last application material a student needs to submit before their application is complete. Our team will email applicants the Declaration of Finance form upon the successful completion of a SpanTran evaluation and help offer support for next steps at that time.
General Info
Phone Numbers
- Admissions (Undergrad): 207-859-1101
- Admissions (Grad): 207-859-1255
- Advancement: 207-859-1118
- Counseling: 207-859-1245
- Financial Aid: 207-859-1110
- Health Services: 207-859-1401
- Health Svcs. Fax: 207-859-1126
- Main Fax Number: 207-859-1114
- Registrar: 207-859-1108
- Safety & Security: 207-859-1399