GRADUATE
<p>You should apply as an international graduate if:</p>
<ul>
<li>You are not a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident</li>
<li>You want to pursue a graduate degree (master’s or Ph.D.)</li>
<li>You have earned an undergraduate degree at a higher education institution either in the U.S. or in a foreign country prior to starting a graduate degree at UW-Whitewater</li>
</ul>
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English language scores
<ul>
<li>TOEFL iBT: 79</li>
<li>IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall band</li>
<li>WESLI: Completion of 700 level coursework (B or better) and a letter of recommendation from an advisor at WESLI</li>
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Proof of financial support
<p>Students seeking F-1 student status are required to prove financial resources adequate to meet expenses while studying at the university. Below are the estimated expenses for graduate international students for <strong>2026-2027</strong>:</p>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;">Tuition and fees</td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;">$22,738</td>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;">Housing and meals</td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;">$10,210</td>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;">Health insurance (required at all UW campuses)</td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;">$2,180</td>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;">Personal expenses</td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;">$4,280</td>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;"><strong>$39,408</strong></td>
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<ul>
<li>Tuition estimates are for one full academic year of study (fall and spring) with students taking between 9-12 graduate credits per semester.
<ul>
<li>The estimates do not include laboratory, course or other fees.</li>
<li>Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents.</li>
</ul>
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<li>The Universities of Wisconsin require all international and exchange students to be covered by the UW System International Student Health Insurance policy. Students will be enrolled in the Universities of Wisconsin required health insurance policy by the university and charges will be added to the student’s bill. (UW System Administrative Policy 147, B, 2)</li>
<li>If you plan to bring dependents (spouse and children), please reach out to <a href="mailto:intladmission@uww.edu">intladmission@uww.edu</a> for instructions on submitting financial certification.</li>
<li>• For purposes of the F visa program, UW-Whitewater estimates personal expenses (clothing, local travel, recreation, toiletries, telephone, etc.) at $4,280. Everyone has different spending habits — you may spend more or less than the estimates.</li>
</ul>
<p>International students will need to submit additional financial documentation for immigration purposes to <a href="mailto:intladmission@uww.edu">intladmission@uww.edu</a>. These items are not required at the time of admission but will be required to have an I-20 issued.</p>
<ul>
<li>Proof of Support: Bank Statement/Financial Documents
<ul>
<li>The bank statement/financial documents must be issued within six months of submission</li>
<li>The bank statement/financial documents must be in your name or the name(s) of your sponsor(s)</li>
<li>The bank statement/financial documents must show enough liquid funds to cover the total cost</li>
<li>You can send the bank statement/financial documents electronically to <a href="mailto:intladmission@uww.edu">intladmission@uww.edu</a></li>
<li>The bank may be contacted for verification of bank statement/financial document without warning</li>
<li>Submission of fraudulent or altered financial documentation may result in ineligibility for I-20</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="documents/international/admissions/UWW_financial_certification%280%29.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Financial Certification Form [PDF]</a>
<ul>
<li>If you have more than one sponsor, each of the sponsors should sign a separate Certification of Finance</li>
<li>If more than one person owns the account on the bank statement, each of the account holders must sign a separate Certification of Finances</li>
<li>You can send the filled form electronically to <a href="mailto:intladmission@uww.edu">intladmission@uww.edu</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>The University of Wisconsin – Whitewater does not tolerate inauthentic, altered, or fraudulent documents, nor the misrepresentation of financial or academic ability. The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater will not issue immigration documents and may not review submissions after receipt of inauthentic, altered, or fraudulent documents, or upon evidence of misrepresentation.</p>
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