How to Apply: International First-Year Students

To be considered for admission to New York Institute of Technology, you must have satisfactorily completed high school (secondary school) with at least a B average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale. There are specific minimum academic or examination requirements for citizens of many individual nations. Find details on the requirements for your country.

International applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores for admission for most programs. They are required to submit test scores for Nursing, B.S. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or IB English results. Students applying through the test-optional admission process may still submit SAT or ACT scores as evidence of English proficiency only. Please review our test-optional policy.

Some additional admission requirements may vary by academic program. Please see below for programs with specific admission requirements.

College of Arts & Sciences

• Life Sciences, B.S. / Physical Therapy, D.P.T.

School of Architecture & Design

• Architectural Technology, B.S.
• Architectural Technology, B.S. / Energy Management, M.S.
• Architecture, B.Arch.
• Digital Arts, B.F.A.
• Graphic Design, B.F.A.
• Interior Design, B.F.A.

College of Engineering & Computing Sciences

• Electrical & Computer Engineering, B.S.
• Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

School of Health Professions

• Nursing, B.S.

Dec. 1 for the spring semester

July 1 for the fall semester. The following specific programs have separate deadlines:

• Nursing, B.S. (Transfer Students Only): Nov. 1 for the spring semester and March 1 for the fall semester
• Combined Life Sciences, B.S. / Physical Therapy, D.P.T.: Feb. 1
• Architecture, B.Arch.: Feb. 15. The admissions committee will continue to review applications until the program reaches capacity.

Complete the New York Tech online application.

New York Tech Online Application

There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee.

New York Tech prefers electronic submission of documents. Please submit your documents electronically to ensure efficient processing. New York Tech participates in several electronic transcripts networks: National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment Exchange, Scoir, and eSCRIP-SAFE. If your prior institution does not participate with one of our networks, they may send an electronic official transcript directly to New York Tech at admissions@nyit.edu. If you recently submitted supporting documents, please allow the Office of Admissions at least 2-4 weeks to process your materials.

Check your application status and find out how to submit supporting documents.

Admissions Portal

• Copies of transcripts of all high school work, including college-level courses.
• Mid-year and final grades will be required.
• Proof of high school graduation.
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo English Test, or IB English scores).
• Two letters of recommendation.
• A 300 to 350 word essay describing your career goals in the major you applied for and how attending New York Tech would further those goals.
• SAT/ACT scores are not required for international students. Please review our test-optional policy. If you do want to submit scores, NYIT SAT Code: 2561; NYIT ACT Code 2832.
• If you or your agent are submitting documents by email or fax, then they are not considered official. Your application for admission will be considered for admission when we receive copies of these documents but official documents must be received in order for you to register for classes.

All final, official transcripts must be received prior to the start of your first semester. Final, official documents must come directly from the university.

If your transcripts are in a language other than English, you must submit an official English translation through one of the following:

Possible transfer credit will be determined upon admission to New York Institute of Technology and receipt of the course-by-course evaluation.

• World Education Services (WES)
• Globe Language Services
• SpanTran Evaluation Services
• New York Tech-recognized evaluation agencies

Applicants are required to submit the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), as administered by the Educational Testing Service, the Pearson PTE Academic Exam, the Duolingo English Test, IB English exam, or an examination deemed to be equivalent by the Office of Admissions. Submit your scores using the following codes:

• IELTS Code: 141059
• TOEFL Code: 2561
• Pearson PTE scores must be submitted online.
  
• Duolingo English Test: Submitted online.
• IB English Exam: Submitted online.

Please note that test scores are only valid for two years. If you plan to defer your admission and your test scores are expiring before your new start term, you will be required to submit updated test results.

English Requirements for Admission

• Full Admission: The following minimum scores required for full admission to graduate programs are:
  • IELTS score: 6.0
  • TOEFL (iBT) score: 79
  • Pearson PTE score: 53
  • Duolingo English Test score: 105
  • IB English Literature A HL (Higher Level): 4
  • IB English Language and Literature A HL (Higher Level): 4
• ESL Pathway Admission: Students who do not meet the full admission English proficiency requirements can be admitted to an ESL pathway program. The following scores are required to be admitted to a Graduate ESL pathway program: 
  • IELTS scores: below 6.0 (5.0-5.5)
  • TOEFL (iBT) scores: 41-78
  • Pearson PTE scores: 36-52
  • Duolingo English Test score: 70
  • Students with these lower scores will be required to take non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL Pathway) courses, and will have the option to pursue credit-bearing academic courses alongside the required ESL Pathway program. Students whose registration does not include the required English course(s) may be deregistered from other courses.
  • Pathway admissions requirements are applicable to pathway eligible programs. Pathway program eligibility is program specific and determined by the individual academic departments.
• Conditional Admission (ELI): Applicants who submit IELTS scores below 5.0, TOEFL (iBT) scores below 41, Pearson PTE scores below 36, or Duolingo English Test scores below 70 may be offered conditional admission to the academic program if all other academic requirements are met. Students who are offered conditional admission may enroll in the ESL Pathway Program upon completing level 2. Completion of level 5 is required for full admission to the academic program.

English Proficiency Waivers: New York Tech requires that all international students must show English proficiency by providing TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo test scores when they apply. This requirement is waived for students who live or were educated in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (Except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Greenland, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Swaziland (Eswatini), Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Throughout the admission process, you can check on the status of your application. We will communicate with you via email regarding missing documents required for your application. If you recently submitted these items, please allow 2-4 weeks for us to process these materials.

Depending on how long you have been away from New York Tech, different requirements apply for readmission.

Former Graduate Students

International applicants who only completed a three year bachelor program are to be a candidate for the bridge program. The bridge program option requires the student to complete additional credits before she/he may begin the graduate program. The academic advisor will assist the student in determining the specific courses needed. These courses must be all undergraduate courses or a combination of undergraduate coursework along with graduate courses. Upon completion of these credits, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average, the bridge program condition will be met. Students are required to complete the bridge portion of the program before beginning the master’s program. The required bridge credits are in addition to the graduate program degree map credits.

If you feel your education is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree, you should submit an evaluation report from an evaluation agency.