University of Notre Dame Admissions 2023: Programs, Deadlines, Requirements & FAQ

University of Notre Dame Undergraduate Admissions

University of Notre Dame, through its eight colleges, offers about 70 bachelor’s degree programs in various fields. Out of 23,642 applicants, 3,561 were admitted in undergraduate programs in 2021 making the acceptance rate of University of Notre Dame 15%. 17% of the total enrollment was of international students.

Students who wish to apply at Notre Dame for a bachelor's would be required to meet the following requirements.

Application portal: Common Application or Coalition Application portal, Application fee: 75 USD (5,894 INR)

Supporting Documents

• Official high school transcripts
• ACT/SAT scores (Test-Optional)
• Notre Dame Writing supplement, as required on Common and Coalition application
• English proficiency scores
  • TOEFL iBT - 100 or above
  • IELTS - 7.5 or above
  • PTE - 70
  • Duolingo English Test - 120 or above
• Scores of Entrance exams to study in USA.
• Copy of passport
• Certificate of Finances
• LOR for USA

University of Notre Dame is gone test-optional for 2023 admission cycle. Additionally, students may submit a counselor evaluation, which is recommended by the University but not a requirement. After this, the decision would lay with the university to review and assess the application.

University of Notre Dame Graduate Admissions

University of Notre Dame offers graduate courses in various study areas such as Business, Arts, Science, Engineering, Law, etc. The students can find information regarding the application requirements below.

Application Portal: UND Admission Portal

Application fee: 75 USD ~ 5,894 INR (can be waived based on financial hardship)

Supporting Documents

• Academic transcripts
• GRE scores
• English language proficiency test scores
  • TOEFL iBT - Minimum 80
  • IELTS - Minimum 7.0
  • Duolingo Test - Minimum 120
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume

University of Notre Dame MS Programs: Admission Requirements

MBA at University of Notre Dame: Admission Requirements

University of Notre Dame MBA is offered in both one-year and two-year duration. The class of 2022 in Notre Dame MBA (2 year) has an average GMAT score of 657 and GPA of 3.3/4 (87-89%). The one-year MBA class profile of 2022 is not so different from the two-year class. Students from one-year MBA class has an average GMAT of 635.

University of Notre Dame MBA Admissions:

• Academic transcripts
• GMAT/GRE Score
• English language proficiency test scores
• 2 recommendations
• 2 essays (maximum 500 words each)
• Statement of Purpose (maximum 100 words)
• 1 presentation (up to 4 slides)
• Video assessment

US Visa for International Students

International students, who wish to study at Notre Dame, would be required to have a student visa to study in USA. To get a visa, they would be required to show their I-20 forms to the embassy, which is issued by the university only.

University of Notre Dame issues the form to International students who are admitted and enrolled. For the I-20 to be sent, applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial support covering four years of the cost of attending Notre Dame or would have to present the financial aid award earned.

Students must submit the Certification of Finances with their application for admission. If they are applying for financial aid, they are to submit the Certification of Finances as well as the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE adapted for international students.
Explore: Reasons for USA Visa Rejection!

All international students will receive an email notification regarding their decision on the day their physical decision letter is mailed. Students need to be academically excellent to secure a seat in the university as it maintains an extremely low acceptance rate. A competitive GPA with outstanding standardized test scores would be an ideal combination for determined applicants.