International Students

Admissions Requirements

National University of Health Sciences is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. International students may apply for all of our professional degree programs, but, due to visa restrictions, international students are not eligible to participate in our Prerequisite Program.

Because of difficulties inherent to overseas communications, international students should expect the application procedure to take several months. It is strongly recommended that international students apply to the University at least one year in advance. Students seeking admission to the University must provide the following documentation:

1. A properly completed Application for Admission including a non-refundable $55 fee (USD).
2. Transcript(s) of college records (or acceptable equivalent) must be evaluated by World Education Services, Educational Perspectives or Josef Silny. Transcript evaluations must be sent directly from the verifier to National University for consideration.
3. Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit proof of proficiency in the English language. For all first professional program applicants (DC, ND, DAc, MAc, MAc-HM) taking the TOEFL exam, a minimum total score of 80 is required. Additionally, a minimum score of 26 on the Speaking section and 22 on the Listening section is required. The University’s institution code is 1567. Students who successfully complete coursework in English Composition at a regionally accredited U.S. school may be eligible for a waiver of the TOEFL exam.
4. A Proof of Financial Support Form must be submitted showing evidence that adequate provisions have been made to meet your financial needs during the first academic year of study. The United States Department of Immigration does not permit international students to be employed during their first nine months of attendance by anyone other than the National University of Health Sciences, which has limited employment opportunities for its students.

The international student deadline for our January, May and September terms is usually the first day of the month preceding the start of the term: December 1, April 1, and August 1. International applicants must have submitted all necessary admission forms by those dates.

Canadian Students

National University is pleased to welcome Canadian students and happy to assist them through the admissions process. Most Canadian university transcripts can be evaluated by our Office of Admissions. For some schools, a WES transcript evaluation will be required. Applicants may check with their NUHS admissions counselor to confirm this process.

Relocation Reimbursement

NUHS offers a relocation reimbursement of up to $500 for new international students enrolling in one of the first-professional programs (chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, or acupuncture.) This covers select expenses such as airfare, hotel, personal car usage and the use of a moving truck for students relocating from 150 or more miles away. The relocation reimbursement form must be completed and submitted with approved receipts prior to the reimbursement deadline. Contact the admissions office for specific details and to obtain a copy of the reimbursement form.