What you will need

  • online application
  • transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • résumé/CV
  • name and email of three people who will provide recommendations for you
  • statement of purpose
  • test scores (GRE/GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS)
  • payment of $75 application fee

How to Apply

When you are ready to apply, complete the online application, which will take you through several screens. Note that once you start filling out the application, you can save it at any time and return to it later. Follow the instructions on each screen and note the following:

  • First-time applicants will need to create an account. When you submit your name and email, you will receive a temporary PIN/password sent to your email. Next, you activate your account and change your password. Note your email and password you entered for your account as you will use this to log into the application portal to complete your application or check your status.
  • Start a new application and select the following:
    • Application type: Graduate Application
    • Application category: Graduate On-Campus
  • Academic level: Select accordingly (Doctorate, Doctorate of Engineering, Master's, or Master's of Engineering)
    • Selected major: Select accordingly
  • Enter personal background information, including:
    • Your permanent and mailing addresses; please note that as an international student, your permanent address should be your address in your home country.
    • Citizenship information – enter your citizenship and specify which type of visa you will request (F-1, for which you will receive an I-20; J-1, for which you will receive a DS-2019). If you have questions about which type of visa to specify, please contact the Office of International and Cultural Affairs at ia@mst.edu.
  • On the Institutional Data screen, enter all colleges or universities in which you have enrolled (even if you did not complete a degree). When you add each institution, also upload an electronic copy of your transcript from this school. The copies you upload are considered unofficial. Your application will be reviewed on the basis of these unofficial documents. Please do not submit official documents until after an admission decision is made.
  • On the Portfolio screen, upload your résumé or curriculum vitae/CV and any other supplemental video and print materials you wish to provide.
  • On the Recommendations screen, provide the name and contact information for three academic or professional colleagues who are willing to write a letter of recommendation for you. An email will be sent to them automatically with instructions on how to submit the recommendation. If, when checking your application status, you see that recommenders have not submitted their recommendation for you, you can specify additional recommenders.
  • On the Statement of Purpose screen, provide a personal statement up to 1,000 words including your educational plans.
  • On the Test Scores screen, choose Add Test and enter information for the specific tests you have taken (TOEFL/IELTS and GRE/GMAT) or upload a document with your test results.
  • The final screen, Review, will list any errors with your application (for example, if required information is missing). Once your application is complete, choose Submit Application.
  • Please note that your application file is not complete until you have paid the application fee of $75. From the Application Status page, click on the Application Fee link and follow the instructions for submitting payment.
  • If you are on full scholarship from your government, company, or other sponsoring organization, after you have submitted the online application please contact iasss@mst.edu for further instructions.

After You Apply

After you have submitted your online application, you can check the status of your application at any time.  Enter the email address and password you provided on your application for admission.

Lastly, please note that while your admission application will be processed without financial documents, in order to be issued immigration documents students must submit a statement verifying ability to provide financial support, such as a financial statement made by the sponsor or bank, indicating source and amount of funds available. More information will be provided upon admission to Missouri S&T.