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International Applicants

As a graduate student at the University of San Diego, you will be joining a vibrant community of globally minded students and scholars pursuing excellence in their studies and beyond.

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International Student Application Deadlines

International students applying for a University of San Diego graduate program must complete their application package by the program's posted application deadline for international applicants in order to be considered for admission. The application deadline is the deadline by which both the online application and all supporting documents (official transcripts/evaluations, official test scores, etc.) must be received by the Office of Graduate Admission. For more information on what to submit, please review the International Student Application Checklist.

October 1, 2025

Spring 2026 Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Fall 2026 Application Deadline

Some programs have application deadlines earlier than what is listed above. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their program's required application deadline and make sure they have completed their application package by that date. If the program requires an earlier application deadline than what is listed above, that earlier application deadline is the deadline all applicants, including international students, should apply by.

Note: Some programs do not admit students for the Spring semester. Applicants should check with their program of interest to determine when the next start date is.

Program Eligibility

The following graduate programs are currently unavailable for students who are in need of University-sponsored F-1 or J-1 status. International applicants who reside in the United States under an employment-based visa (example: H1-B) may be eligible for these programs:

  • Master of Business Administration (hybrid format)
  • Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (hyflex format)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (hyflex format)
  • PhD in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (hyflex format)
  • Preliminary Credential programs*

Additionally, the university's 100% online or hyflex postgraduate degrees are unable to issue F-1 or J-1 Certificate of Eligibility, and cannot enroll students under University-supported F-1 or J-1 status. These programs include:

  • Master of Education (online format)
  • Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (online format)
  • Master of Science in Applied Data Science (online format)
  • Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering (online format)
  • Master of Science in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership
  • Master of Science in Engineering Management and Leadership (online format)
  • Master of Science in Engineering, Sustainability and Health
  • Master of Science in Health Care Informatics (online format)
  • Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership
  • Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (hyflex format)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (hyflex format)
  • Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
  • Master of Science in Humanitarian Action (online format)
  • Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership
  • Master of Science in Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship
  • Master of Science in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership
  • Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology
  • Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership and Management
  • Master of Theological Studies (online format)
  • PhD in Education for Social Justice
  • PhD in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (hyflex format)

*The university's stand-alone preliminary credential programs are unavailable for students who require the F or J visa to study. International students interested in obtaining a teaching credential must instead apply for the on-campus MEd in Curriculum and Instruction program, which includes credential eligibility.