New culture. New country. No problem. Here’s what you need to pursue a Kelley MBA.

You will also need to provide:

TOEFL or IELTS scores

If English is not your native language, you must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English language Testing System) before submitting your application.

• Have your TOEFL or IELTS scores sent to Indiana University Bloomington (for TOEFL score reports, use code 1324).

Minimum scores: We require a minimum internet-based TOEFL score of 100; 600 on the paper-based TOEFL; or band 7.0 on the IELTS.

Note: We cannot accept TOEFL or IELTS scores that are more than two years old.

Waiver of the TOEFL or IELTS requirement: The requirement will automatically be waived for international applicants who have earned an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from an institution in which English was the language of instruction. Candidates may simply indicate this in their application or optional essay; no further documentation is required.

Evidence of financial support

US immigration regulations require you to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover your expenses for a 12-month period.

Married? You should have an additional $5,331 available to support an accompanying spouse, $5,331 to support a first child, and $3,541 per year for each additional child. Health and accident insurance is required for all accompanying dependents and is included in these estimates.

*These costs are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

+Flex pathway

Some international students may be eligible to choose their second-year modality—in person or online—however, visa considerations frequently impact eligibility. In most cases, international MBA students will need to return to their home country if they choose to complete their second year online because they must enroll in a full load of in-person classes each fall and spring semester to maintain F-1 or J-1 visa status and remain in the United States.

If you are offered admission, you will be required to complete and submit the International Student Financial Documentation and Visa Application along with evidence of your financial support. 

Before we can issue your visa document (the I-20), you must provide completed financial documentation demonstrating your ability to meet all expenses for at least one academic year.

Note: You cannot use the possibility of employment to show you have adequate financial resources before a visa is issued. A spouse who is on a student-dependent visa (F-2) cannot work.

Office of International Services

We will work with the Office of International Services as we process your application for admission. The Office of International Services will review your evidence of financial support and issue your visa documentation, should you be offered admission.

Questions regarding your evidence of financial support or visa documentation can be directed to the Office of International Services at 1-812-855-9086 or newtoiu@iu.edu.

All other questions regarding your application and status should be directed to the MBA Admissions Office iumba@iu.edu.