Welcome, International Students!
No matter where you are from, NAU will be a home for your intellectual, personal and professional growth. You’ll join more than 1,400 international students from 80 countries who have all chosen to pursue their educational passions here! Located in the stunning southwestern United States, Flagstaff, Arizona, is nested in the mountains and experiences all four seasons.
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Steps to apply
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Undergraduate students
For full-time undergraduate students, NAU offers over 130 bachelor’s degrees. Students may submit applications for undergraduate study year-round, but are encouraged to apply by the priority admission dates listed below.
Priority admission is available for undergraduate international students who apply by:
- March 1 for the Fall semester with classes beginning in August
- September 15 for the Spring semester with classes beginning in January
Applying by the priority admission deadline allows students to receive an earlier admission decision, access to the NAU housing application, and more time to submit required I-20 documents and schedule a visa appointment.
The world looks different at 7,000 feet
Gain a new perspective on your education
With a four-season climate and an average of 287 sunny days per year, Flagstaff—where our main campus is located—will help you develop a deep appreciation of the outdoors. The town frequently ranks among the top 10 best college towns for outdoor adventures, and the nearby 57 national and state parks, monuments, and recreation areas—including the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest—make it easy to see why.
We are here to help you
- For international undergraduate admissions questions: studynau@nau.edu
- For international graduate admissions questions: gradinternational@nau.edu
Additional programs
Program in Intensive English
Come study English at NAU’s Program in Intensive English. Our Program in Intensive English (PIE) is suited for students wishing to learn or improve their English.
Transfer students
NAU welcomes transfer students who want to finish their degree with us after starting their studies at another institution.
Sponsored students
Sponsored students are sponsored by their home government to study at Northern Arizona University. The Center for International Education will work directly with sponsoring agencies to meet billing and other requirements.
Non-degree students
For students wishing to enroll part-time at NAU through our non-degree admissions, please note that no immigration paperwork will be issued.
