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International student FAQ
What is the American educational model?
The American educational model is closer to the world of work. Classes encourage the active participation of the student through critical readings, case studies, and individual research that provokes original reflections and conclusions. Students are continually stimulated by teachers to work individually and in groups, to understand the value of comparison and negotiation, and to develop projects, managing and planning the different phases. Lessons are aimed at achieving the objectives set by the course study plan, as well as at transversal skills such as problem-solving, result orientation, time management, sense of responsibility, and flexibility.
Will I need a visa to register for online courses at MIU?
No visa is required for international students taking online courses at MIU.
What is an FCE (Foreign Credential Evaluation) and what do I need it for?
Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is the way academic and professional degrees earned in one country are compared to those earned in another. Colleges, universities, employers, licensing bodies, and government agencies use credential evaluations to assess foreign education as part of the admission or hiring process.
At MIU, foreign transcripts and official certification of degree from internationally based institutions, should be submitted for foreign credential evaluation to any of the following :
the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)’s International Education Services, or a member of Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), or a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
What will I need in order to study at the Miami campus?
In order to study at the Miami campus, international students will require an F1 student visa. The MIU administration office will help with the process of obtaining the visa, allowing international students to live and study in Miami for the duration of the course. In order to complete the admissions process, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Send the necessary documentation to the administrative office
- The administrative office will contact you about obtaining the “I-20 Form” necessary for the F1 visa application
- An interview with the Embassy
- The administrative office of the Embassy will contact you about the visa
International students should begin the admission process at least 6 months before classes start in order to leave enough time to complete the visa application and obtain all the documents required to apply for admission.
What courses are offered in English and Spanish?
With the Online mode, courses are offered in both English and Spanish. With on campus mode, all programs are offered only in English.
Do I need an English-language certificate?
For applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of English language proficiency must be provided. MIU accepts the following tests and scores:
For undergraduate programs:
A minimum total score of 57 on the paper-delivered Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 61 on the Internet-based Test (iBT); 6.0 on the International English Language Test (IELTS); 44 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report; 95 on the Duolingo English Test; 53 on the 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET), or 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE), or 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE); or a B-2 English proficiency level, assessed through exams belonging to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
To satisfy this requirement, undergraduate applicants may also present a high school diploma completed at an accredited/recognized high school where the medium of instruction is English.
For graduate programs:
A minimum total score of 60 on the paper-delivered Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 71 on the Internet-based Test (iBT); 6.5 on the International English Language Test (IELTS); 50 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report; 100 on the Duolingo English Test; 55 on the 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET), or 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE), or 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE); or a B-2 English proficiency level, assessed through exams belonging to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
For programs offered in Spanish:
For applicants whose first language is not Spanish, evidence of Spanish language proficiency must be provided. The university accepts official tests which conform to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) such as the DELE or SIELE exams and certify a B2 proficiency level or higher. Proficiency exams which certify levels equivalent to a CEFR level of B2 may also be considered.
Which English test can I take?
The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with MIU City University Miami when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.
The TOEFL iBT® test is conveniently offered 3 ways: the traditional test at a test center, the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition and the TOEFL iBT® Paper Edition. It’s accepted and preferred by institutions worldwide, so you will stand out to admissions officers. The test has 4 sections — Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing — that measure academic English skills the way they’re actually used in the classroom.
