International Year
Program Summary
The ultimate experience. The ultimate education.
James Madison University offers the ultimate undergraduate experience. At JMU, students will study innovative programs, engage with diverse groups, and receive a high return on their investment. The university emphasizes learning and community, so it’s no wonder that JMU is the most recommended public university in the USA.
With a top-ranked undergraduate business program that includes Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Finance, which may qualify international students for a 3-year STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT), JMU helps students get an education while building a community and a lifestyle.
JMU graduates go on to work at companies like
- Accenture
- Amazon
- IBM Global
- KPMG
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International Year entry requirements
Entry to the International Year program is based on the academic requirements for entry to a James Madison University bachelor's degree. If you meet the requirements for direct admission, you may enroll to the university directly.
However, the English language level requirements are lower as the International Study Center (ISC) program will improve your language proficiency to satisfy the University's English level admission requirements.
International Year Academic requirements
International Year applicants must have:
- Successful completion of the equivalent of a US secondary education
- Minimal 2.25 GPA (Grade Point Average) - equivalent to 77-79% or a 'C+' average
- Diploma or certification of graduation from High School in your home country
- Undergraduate applicants who intend to major in theater, dance, music and studio art must also submit a portfolio and/or arrange an audition.
English language level
The number of semesters you will study on the International Year program is based on your IELTS score. Your program duration is confirmed after a post-arrival English test.
| Semesters | English language level |
| 1 | IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80 / Pearson 58 / Versant 64+/ Duolingo 105 |
| 2 | IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 60 / Pearson 45 / Versant 48-54/ Duolingo 85 |
| 3 | IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 50 / Pearson 42 / Versant 43-47/ Duolingo 75 |
| 4 | IELTS 4.5 / TOEFL 45 / Pearson Not Accepted / Versant 41-42/ Duolingo 65 |
Applicants must provide proof that they meet the minimum English language entry requirement. There are several ways you can show English proficiency:
- TOEFL score - internet-based test.
- IELTS score
- Certificate of English from an Embassy English language school in the US, UK, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
Direct admission entry requirements
Direct admission to the University is available. Please refer to JMU’s website for more information.
Start Date
End Date
Tuition fee
Start Date
End Date
Tuition fee
International Year entry requirements
Entry to the International Year program is based on the academic requirements for entry to a James Madison University bachelor's degree. If you meet the requirements for direct admission, you may enroll to the university directly.
However, the English language level requirements are lower as the International Study Center (ISC) program will improve your language proficiency to satisfy the University's English level admission requirements.
International Year Academic requirements
International Year applicants must have:
- Successful completion of the equivalent of a US secondary education
- Minimal 2.25 GPA (Grade Point Average) - equivalent to 77-79% or a 'C+' average
- Diploma or certification of graduation from High School in your home country
- Undergraduate applicants who intend to major in theater, dance, music and studio art must also submit a portfolio and/or arrange an audition.
English language level
The number of semesters you will study on the International Year program is based on your IELTS score. Your program duration is confirmed after a post-arrival English test.
| Semesters | English language level |
| 1 | IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80 / Pearson 58 / Versant 64+/ Duolingo 105 |
| 2 | IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 60 / Pearson 45 / Versant 48-54/ Duolingo 85 |
| 3 | IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 50 / Pearson 42 / Versant 43-47/ Duolingo 75 |
| 4 | IELTS 4.5 / TOEFL 45 / Pearson Not Accepted / Versant 41-42/ Duolingo 65 |
Applicants must provide proof that they meet the minimum English language entry requirement. There are several ways you can show English proficiency:
- TOEFL score - internet-based test.
- IELTS score
- Certificate of English from an Embassy English language school in the US, UK, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
Direct admission entry requirements
Direct admission to the University is available. Please refer to JMU’s website for more information.
