University of Texas El Paso Admissions 2022-2023: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

The University of Texas, El Paso International Admissions

Application Portal: Like all other applicants, international applicants are also required to submit applications through ApplyTexas.

Aplication Fees: The application fees for undergraduate admission are 65 USD while that of graduate admissions is 80 USD.

Eligibility Criteria: International applicants must comply with the following requirements for admission to UTEP:

• Official transcripts of High School and College along with a credential Evaluation. If documents are not in English, then a certified English translation of the same is mandatory.
• English Language Proficiency Test sores. The tests accepted by UTEP are ACT and TOEFL, IELTS test scores are not accepted. Students should have minimum ELP test scores.
• The students should have a minimum of 1070 SAT scores for admission.
• The students must also provide evidence of adequate financial resources required to complete the program at UTEP.
• The international applicants applying for Graduate admissions must create an account for admission here.
• The students can complete the application and browse through the specific program eligibility that they should comply with.
• For graduate admissions, the students may need to submit a personal statement, resume and two or three LOR depending on the program they are opting for.

English Language Proficiency Test Requirements

The UTEP does not accept IELTS scores. Test scores accepted by the University include TOEFL, PAA, PTE. The minimum test scores required are tabulated below:

Note:

• If international applicants have taken a PAA test and scored a minimum score of 100 or Pearson Test of English (PTE) and scored a minimum score of 44, then they will be exempted from TOEFL test requirements.
• International applicants can also take the SAT or ACT to demonstrate English Proficiency. A minimum score of 48- will be required in the reading section of SAT and 19 in the English Section of the ACT.

US Student Visa Requirements

• International applicants who wish to study for a full-time program in the US will need a F-1 Visa.
• The UTEP will issue I-20 which will allow students to apply for the F-1 Visa.
• The students can apply for the I-20.
• Once students have applied for I-20, they will receive the Student Information Form Approval email with further instructions.
• The students must have a valid passport to receive an I-20 and upload a copy of the biographical page of the passport.
• The students can pay for shipping and the I-20 will be shipped to them within 3 business days.
• Post issuance of 1-20, the international students are required to pay the SEVIS fees which are 350 USD for F-1 students.
• The students can then apply for an F-1 Visa and attend interviews at the US embassy.
• The students should have the following documents at the interview:

• Passport- The passport must remain valid at all times and if it is to expire during the course of studies, students must renew it 6 months prior
• Original I-20
• UTEP admission letter
• SEVIS fee receipt
• Evidence of Financial resources.