The Juilliard School welcomes applications from qualified students from other countries.

The general admission requirements are identical for all applicants, regardless of citizenship. However, immigration regulations, varying educational backgrounds, and financial considerations require additional procedures necessary for international students.

Visa Information

B-2 Visa for Prospective Students
Before the audition: It will be necessary to obtain a B-2 visa at the United States Consulate in your country for the purpose of participating in auditions held in the U.S. After receipt of your application, the Office of Admissions will send you a letter approximately one month prior to your scheduled audition, which will request that "Prospective Student" be annotated on the visa. Nationals from countries under the Visa Waiver Program are not required to have a B-2 visa to enter the U.S. However, you should request B-2 status with "Prospective Student" annotated on the I-94 card (i.e. Arrival/Departure Records), which is obtained at the U.S. port of entry.

Student Visa
After the audition: International applicants who are admitted to Juilliard will receive a visa information packet along with the acceptance letter from the Office of Admissions. Important visa guidelines are enclosed in this packet. There are three forms, which you must complete and return to the International Advisement Office by June 15. (You may download PDF version of the forms below.)

For visa purposes, international students must provide a foreign address in the Application for Admission

1. Request for I-20 or DS-2019 form (click to download a PDF version of the form).
2. Transfer-In form (click to download a PDF version of the form): For international students currently attending school or on Optional Practical Training (OPT) within the U.S. only.
3. Certification of Finances (C.O.F.) form (click to download a PDF version of the form): As required by the immigration regulations, international students must show that they have sufficient funds to study in the U.S. The C.O.F. is used for financial verification purposes only. The minimum amount of funds required for the (2010-11) academic year is estimated at $48,000.00 (subject to annual increase with tuition).

The International Advisement Office will evaluate your information and issue an I-20 or DS-2019 form. You will present your I-20 or DS-2019 along with other supporting documents to the U.S. Consulate in your country and apply for either an F-1 or J-1 visa. Note that you allow yourself enough time (at least 4 weeks) to apply for the visa. Please contact the Office of International Advisement with questions about obtaining a visa, (212) 799-5000, ext. 358.

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TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL)
The ability to speak, read, and understand English fluently is an important factor in admissions decisions.

1. Applicants for whom English is not a native language must submit an official copy of their TOEFL and essay rating no later than February 15, 2010 (D.M.A. applicants must submit an official score by the application deadline). Photocopies, faxes, and student copies are not acceptable.
2. Applicants will not be admitted without an official score on file which meets the minimum guidelines for admission (see #7). Applicants should take the TOEFL by January 2010 in order to have the score submitted to the Admissions Office by February 15, 2010. D.M.A. applicants should take a TOEFL no later than November 2009 in order to submit the score by the December 1 deadline.
3. Juilliard does not grant exemptions to the TOEFL requirement, regardless of an applicant’s citizenship status in the U.S., or study at another university, college or conservatory taught in English.
4. Applicants to undergraduate programs may submit an official S.A.T. score in place of the TOEFL. Applicants must have a minimum score of 550 in either the Critical Reading or Writing section.
5. All applicants for whom English is not their native language will be considered for a program of study in accordance with their TOEFL score.
6. The Juilliard School’s CEEB code is 002340.
7. TOEFL Score Guidelines for admission to Juilliard programs:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Bachelor of Music, Diploma,
Graduate Diploma or Artist Diploma in Performance: The minimum required TOEFL score is 200 (computer based) with a minimum essay rating of 3.0, or 73 (internet based) with a minimum writing score of 11, or 533 (paper based). Please note that Drama applicants are reviewed by the department at the time of audition.

• Master of Music: The minimum required TOEFL score is 230 (computer based) with a minimum essay rating of 5.0, or 89 (internet based) with a minimum writing score of 21, or 570 (paper based).

• Doctor of Musical Arts: The minimum required TOEFL score is 253 (computer based) with a minimum essay rating of 6.0, or 102 (internet based) with a minimum writing score of 30, or 610 (paper based).

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Pre-screening for Applicants Living Abroad

1. Music: Many departments require a recording of the required audition repertoire for pre-screening purposes. As a special service to international students applying to departments not requiring pre-screening tapes, a recording of the audition repertoire may be submitted with the application for faculty pre-screening to determine the advisability of travel for a personal audition.

2. Dance: As a special service to students from abroad applying to the Dance Division, an American-format VHS videotape of the applicant performing both ballet and modern dance within the last six months may be submitted with the application for faculty pre-screening to determine the advisability of travel for a personal audition.

3. Drama: There is no pre-screening process for the Drama Division. All applicants must participate in the live auditions in the U.S.

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Transcripts

Applicants must submit official school transcripts accompanied by notarized English translations no later than February 15, 2009 (December 1, 2009 for D.M.A. applicants). For graduates of foreign institutions, equivalency information and translations may be obtained through the World Education Service, (212) 966-6311.

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Financial Aid

International applicants are eligible to apply for financial aid. All applicants must submit the required form and salary documentation by the March 1 deadline. The Juilliard financial aid form should be completed online. The Office of Financial Aid will e-mail applicants the link to apply for aid after pre-screening results have been determined. If you do not have an e-mail account, please contact the Financial Aid Office for further instructions.

Please note: All documents required by the Financial Aid Office are separate from those required by the International Advisement Office and the Admissions Office. All scholarship decisions are made independent of the Certification of Finances. International applicants who complete their applications for financial aid by the March 1 deadline will receive notification of their financial aid awards with their letters of admission. These awards can then be incorporated into the C.O.F. Therefore, it is very important for international students to submit their financial aid applications early.

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