Robert H. Smith School of Business

English Proficiency Test Score

International students need to proof English Language Proficiency through a test. They can submit either TOEFL, IELTS scores to prove their eligibility to study at Robert H. Smith School of Business. Following are the English proficiency scores required for admission to Robert H. Smith School of Business:

• TOEFL iBT: 96
• IELTS: 7.0

Visa Process

Students are required to apply for an F-1 Student Visa along with the required documents, pay an enrolment deposit, following which they should submit their proof of financial support. The university upon receiving the required documents for validation shall issue an I-20 package to the applicant. The US does not grant visas for more than 90 days prior to the reporting date.

• Applicants must provide the following documents to receive the I-20 Form:
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of Financial Support (Affidavit and Bank Statement)
• The I-20 must be completed with accurate information such as name, biographical information, and program information as this will be used for the visa stamp in the applicant’s passport.
• Students have to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee (200 USD) and print the receipt for the interview.
• Applicants then need to apply for the F-1 visa, submit the form and make the required payment.
• Finally, students have to attend the scheduled interview at a suitable U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
• General documents required for the visa interview:
  • Passport (valid for at least six months ahead)
  • Original application form
  • Official admission letter and completed I-20 Form
  • A completed and signed visa application form
  • Proof of permanent address outside the U.S.
  • Two passport- sized photographs (2”x2")
  • Receipt of SEVIS I-901 fee payment.
  • Proof of funding sufficient to cover your tuition and living expenses. The applicant may support this by providing the original versions of the Financial Affidavit of Support form and bank statement they submitted to receive immigration documents.
  • Evidence of the intention to return to your home country and not immigrate to the U.S. 

Admission to Robert H. Smith School of Business is highly competitive. Before applying to the school, make sure you have satisfactory academic scores and all the necessary documents required within the application deadline. Try checking out the average scores of the previous batch to compare your score in order to find out your probability of getting selected.