We welcome international students to the MSW program! To apply, you must meet certain requirements:

  • Already have a university credential that is equivalent to a US bachelor’s degree.
  • Submit the required international application and other required materials to the Office of International Programs.
  • Satisfy the admission requirements described above for the Washburn University MSW program.
  • Have transcripts from any non-US institutions evaluated and approved by a recognized evaluation service at the applicant’s expense from either Educational Credential Evaluators or from the World Education Services and submitted to the Office of International Programs.
  • Provide evidence of having taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination or the International English Language Test (IELTS) within the past two years. Minimum TOEFL scores required for admission to the MSW program are as follows: Listening (25), Reading (23), Speaking (24), Writing (24). Minimum IELTS scores required for admission to the MSW program are as follows: Listening (7.0), Reading (6.5), Writing (6.5), Speaking (7.5). International applicants whose primary language is English or students who have earned a four-year degree from a US college or university are exempt from these requirements.
  • International students with an undergraduate degree in social work issued outside of the United States should contact the MSW Program Director. Advanced standing is awarded to graduates holding degrees recognized through CSWE International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Services or covered under a memorandum of understanding with international social work accreditors.
Note:  International applicants must be approved by the Office of International Programs before their MSW Program application materials are reviewed.  
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