Application process

International students who are currently in secondary school (high school), or who have not attended a college or university since completing secondary school, can apply to Northern Kentucky University (NKU) by completing the following application requirements:

STEP 1: COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION
Click here to begin the application process today!

NOTE: You will need to create an account name and password before you can proceed with the application.

STEP 2: PAY THE $40 APPLICATION FEE
The fee should be paid at the time of the application, but if you do not have the means to pay it when you fill out the application online, you can always go back and pay it later. Be sure to have your account ID and password so you can log back in to do so, if needed. 

STEP 3: SUBMIT YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Official transcripts from all years of secondary school (or high school) must be sent directly to International Student & Scholar Services by the student’s current or previous educational institution(s). If your current or previous high school cannot send your transcripts directly do us, they can provide official documents to you in a sealed and stamped envelope. If transcripts are not in English, you must provide a certified translation.

STEP 4: SUBMIT YOUR OFFICIAL TEST SCORES
International Freshmen applicants must submit ONE of the following test scores:

TOEFL (school code: 1574)
IELTS
SAT (school code: 1574)
ACT (school code: 1566)
Your official score reports must be sent directly to Northern Kentucky University (NKU).

STEP 5: SHOW FINANCIAL SUPPORT
In order to receive the I-20 form, which you will show to the consulate to obtain your visa, you must prove that you can pay the 9 month cost of attendance at NKU, which is currently $31,017 for the 2017-2018 school year (summer not included).

STEP 6: SIGN UP FOR E-SHIP GLOBAL
To avoid delays in the application process, please be sure to review and submit all of the above listed documents. Your application will not be reviewed or considered for an admission decision until all of the required documentation has been received, and the application has been marked as complete. Furthermore, an I-20 will not be issued unless a student has been fully admitted, and has demonstrated proof of sufficient funding, as indicated above.