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International applicants who are already in the United States on a valid work visa can apply to the Evening MBA or Weekend MBA Program.
However, students are not eligible for student visas, and admission to Chicago Booth does not guarantee non-immigrant status in the United States. Part-Time MBA international applicants follow the same process as domestic applicants, with a few additional requirements outlined below.
The following are additional requirements for Part-Time MBA international admissions:
International students in the Part-Time MBA are not eligible for student visas. Admission to Chicago Booth does not guarantee non-immigrant status in the United States. Please see your nearest US embassy if you have questions about your status.
Please send your TOEFL scores to Booth using our test code, 1832-02.
TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years, after which your score will be considered expired. If your score has expired, you must retake the examination and submit the official scores before the application deadline.
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TOEFL |
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Computer Test |
250 |
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Paper Test |
600 |
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Internet-Based Test (iBT) |
104 |
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IELTS |
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Minimum Score |
7 |
Applicants who score below the minimum may still apply, but admission would be contingent upon meeting the minimum scores or other language requirements.
When you join Chicago Booth’s Part-Time MBA programs, you’re joining a global Booth community that spans 30 countries, along with all regions of the US. In our Weekend MBA Program, that includes 82 percent of students commuting from outside Illinois.
Our global student body means your class discussions, study groups, and networking events are shaped by classmates who bring different experiences and views to every conversation. And your community doesn’t end at graduation—Booth’s Part-Time MBA Programs connect you to a worldwide network of more than 61,000 alumni across more than 120 countries.
Want to learn more about Booth’s global community?
Yes. International applicants follow the same application process as US-based students, with a few additional admissions requirements. Anyone who is not a US citizen or permanent resident at the time of application is considered an international applicant.
Yes, Booth’s Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs welcome international applicants who are already in the United States on a valid work visa.
No. Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students are not eligible for student visas, and admission to Booth does not guarantee non-immigrant status in the United States. If you have questions about your visa status, check with your nearest US embassy.
If you hold a degree equivalent to a four-year American baccalaureate degree or, in light of the Bologna Accord, a three-year international degree, Booth will accept your degree.
Booth offers English proficiency waivers for applicants who meet one of the following conditions:
The first step toward a life-changing Booth experience is to apply for admission to our Evening MBA or Weekend MBA Program.
Questions about the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs? Contact our admissions team. We look forward to hearing from you!
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