Admissions > Prospective Students > International Applicants

In addition to becoming familiar with the admissions information and requirements outlined below, you will also want to visit the page for international students. Get a feel for what it’s like to be an international student at TCI, and learn about the resources that only a city like New York can offer.

The admissions process is simple.
If you’re in the New York City area, a visit to the campus is all it takes.

1. Meet with an admissions representative, explore what TCI has to offer, and discover if you’re eligible for admission.
2. Speak to our international student advisor to discuss special requirements related to obtaining a student visa.
3. Take the College’s placement assessment and discuss the results with a counselor. Learn about the courses you will take at TCI.

If you are applying from abroad or another part of the United States, you can take the following steps to apply for admission.

1. Request an international admissions packet. It will include a catalog, an application, and copies of financial documents concerning how you will finance your education.
   
   Maggie Tattnall
   International Student Advisor
   TCI College of Technology
   320 West 31st Street
   New York, NY 10001
   United States of America
   
   
2. Submit the application and all required documents as far in advance of the date you wish to enter TCI as possible. TCI follows a semester system with terms beginning in September, January, and May each year.
   
   
3. If your native language is not English, provide scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of 550 (213 computer-based) or above usually indicates that no additional ESL study will be required. If you’re qualified for admission but haven’t taken TOEFL, you can still be admitted.

We will reassess your English language skills once you arrive on campus and provide ESL instruction as part of your program if needed. Visit the English as a Second Language page for details.

Other Requirements
You will need to submit academic records for all study completed beginning with secondary school and continuing through any post-secondary level study completed. Our guide to Foreign Credentials Considered for Admission provides a list of the most commonly seen credentials by country.

You must also provide evidence that you are able to cover the costs of your education before we can issue the documents that will enable you to get a student visa. These documents will be included in the international admissions packet.