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Use the UMKC Application Instructions to complete a paper Admission Application OR Apply Online. (The Online Application Process requires a credit card.)
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On a separate sheet of paper, please write a short statement about your reasons and objectives for attending UMKC. |
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Submit official copies of academic credentials - with literal English translation.
All previous academic work must be included, and a syllabus of coursework with English translation should be provided. (If available on the Web, include URL address.)
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Have an official TOEFL or IELTS Score Report sent - for all applicants for whom English is not their native language.
- Review  for the minimum test scores required (and expected) for admission.
- Review to determine if you are exempt from this test because of your country of citizenship or English-language-based education.
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Have official GRE, GMAT or other test score report sent.
- Review UMKC's GRaduate Information Pages ("GRIP") for your graduate program of interest to find out whether a graduate assessment test is required, which test is required, what minimum test scores are required, and whether alternative tests are permitted to qualify for admission.
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If you use the paper application, submit a non-refundable application fee of $50 USD. (If you use the OnLine application, you pay this application fee by credit card OnLine.)
Instructions for how you can pay the application fee are described in
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Statement of Finances.
Applicants requesting an I-20/DS-2019 in order to obtain student visa must submit proof of sufficient funding using the Official Statement of Finances form, which can be submitted by document fax or mail (see addresses and instructions).
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| Step 8. |
Copy your information/photo page in your passport.
For detailed instructions, see
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| Step 9. |
Letters of Recommendation and/or other supplemental materials required by the academic unit.
For specific information on academic unit requirements, visit GRIP
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