International

Undergraduate and Graduate

An international student is defined as any non-United States citizen intending to study at Worldwide Campuses located outside the United States, students who live outside of the United States enrolled through Worldwide Online, as well as non-residents and non-immigrants planning to study in the United States (typically on a F-1 or a J-1 Visa). Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. For further information, contact the Admissions Office toll free at 866-509-0743 or wwem@erau.edu.

International applicants must submit the application for admission 90 days prior to the term start date. The following items are also required:

  1. All Undergraduate and Graduate applicants, who have any educational experience outside of the United States are required to provide an official course-by-course evaluation in English, which will be certified by a credential evaluating agency recommended by Embry-Riddle.

    Undergraduate Applicants: evaluation must confirm completion of the equivalent of a High School diploma in the United States.  This report must also included any post-secondary education completed.

    Graduate Applicants: evaluation must confirm completion of a degree equivalent to that of a bachelor's degree in the United States with a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. 

    A fee is charged for the service and must be paid by the applicant.     Applicants must choose from the following list of approved credentials evaluating services:
    1. American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
      One DuPont Circle NW, Suite 520
      Washington, DC 20036
      Tel 202-293-9161, Fax 202-872-8857
      www.aacrao.org/international/foreignEdCred.cfm
    2. World Education Services, Inc.
      Bowling Green Station
      PO Box 5087
      New York, NY 10274-5087
      Tel 212-966-6311, Fax 212-739-6100
      www.wes.org
    3. International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
      PO Box 3665
      Culver City, CA 90231
      Tel 310-258-9451, Fax 310-342-7086
      www.ierf.org
    4. Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
      International Education Consultants
      7101 SW 102 Avenue
      Miami, FL 33173
      Tel 305-273-1616, Fax 305-273-1338
      Translations 305-273-1984
      www.jsilny.com    

      The service will send the official evaluation of your coursework to:
      Worldwide Campus Student Services
      Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
      600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
      Daytona Beach, FL  32114-3900
  2. Applicants for whom English is not the primary language must:
    1. Attain a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), or 79-80 (internet based) - or -
    2. Earn transferable credit for a course that is the equivalent of ENGL 123 English Composition at an accredited postsecondary institution.
    3. TOEFL scores must be sent directly to Embry-Riddle by the testing agency. To obtain a Bulletin of Information, write:
      TOEFL Services
      Education Testing Service
      P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA
      Tel 609-771-7100, Toll Free 877-863-3546
      Fax 610-290-8972
      www.ets.org
  3. For international students intending to study in the U.S. on F-1 student visas; provide a bank letter and an affidavit of financial support, or a scholarship letter, documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases, and an advanced deposit to cover tuition for three terms. Upon receipt, the University will issue the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) form upon acceptance for admission.
  4. Worldwide meets the needs of international students intending to study in the United States, with the assistance of a Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Designated School Officials (DSO). This staff serves as the central point of contact for issues concerning international students at Worldwide Campuses. Embry-Riddle is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. The following campuses are authorized to enroll F-1 international students:

The campus staff also assists international students with the processing of forms and documentation of status required by foreign governments, sponsors, the U.S. Government, and the University. For further information, please contact the office of Student and Technology Services, International Student Counselor at wwintstc@erau.edu, Toll Free 866-509-0744 or 386-226-6912.

International students interested in attending the European Worldwide Campus in Berlin, Germany, may contact:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Berlin Campus
Kurfuerstenstrasse 56
Berlin, DE 10785
Phone: +49 (0) 3053063549
E-mail: berlin.center@erau.edu
Website: Berlin Campus