International MBA Student Admissions

Follow these steps if you are an admitted student attending the Willamette MBA program through an F-1 visa:

1. Provide the Willamette MBA admission office with the financial documents required to qualify for an I-20. These include an official bank verification of funds (written in English) and a photocopy of the name page of your passport. Contact us if you have questions. See more information at Study in the States – Financial Ability.
2. When your documents qualify you for an I-20, the Willamette MBA admission office will email a digital copy your I-20 to you. The Form I-20 is an important document that you should keep safe, as you will need it throughout your life as an international student.
3. After you receive your I-20, the next step is to pay your I-901 SEVIS Fee and print a receipt. Save the receipt. See more information at Study in the States – Paying the I-901 SEVIS Fee.
4. After you receive the receipt for your I-901 SEVIS Fee, the next step is to make a visa appointment. A visa can be issued up to 120 days in advance of your course of study start date listed on your I-20. See more information at Study in the States – Applying for a Visa.
5. You are now ready to plan your arrival. You may enter the United States up to 30 days before your official program start date listed on your Form I-20.

Students who will be on a J1 visa are generally working with an exchange sponsor organization or fellowship program who will help then with the process. Contact us (NEED LINK) if you have questions.

Willamette is a top choice for many Saudi Arabian students pursuing an MBA in the U.S. Our focus on building a global network has connected Saudi Arabian students with leading companies around the world. Our graduates have gone on to secure roles at major organizations like Toyota, PepsiCo, Saudi Aramco, and the Saudi National Bank.

To assist with your SACM sponsorship, we will provide you with two essential documents:

1. Program Overview: A semester-by-semester breakdown of your courses, including your expected graduation date.
2. Detailed Study Plan: Information about course delivery methods, locations, instructors, and credit values.

If you require any additional documents for SACM or another sponsor, let us know, and we’ll be happy to help.

If you're an international student from India, GradRight offers valuable resources to help you secure funding for your MBA. By using this service, you can find the right financing solutions for your MBA at Willamette University.

We understand that financing an MBA in the United States can be a significant concern for international students and their families. At Willamette, we want to ease those concerns by offering financial options to make your MBA journey more affordable.

Both international and U.S. students pay the same tuition for our Early Career and Career Change MBA program. To support your financial planning, we offer these options:

GradRight

Willamette partners with GradRight to help students from India find the best financing solutions. GradRight is the world’s first student loan bidding platform, offering personalized, unsecured, low-cost education loans. The platform connects you with tailored loan offers from top financial institutions in just minutes. Here’s how to get started:

1. Create a profile on FundRight
2. Select Willamette University and your MBA program
3. Receive customized loan offers
4. Apply and choose the loan that’s best for you

Scholarships for International Students

Willamette is committed to attracting outstanding students from around the world, including India. We offer several scholarship opportunities, including the Global Reach Scholarship for international students. Every admitted MBA applicant is automatically considered for merit-based scholarships.

If you have any questions about financial options or the application process, our admissions team is here to help.

Willamette University’s MBA program proudly partners with international institutions to offer exchange opportunities, giving you the chance to experience the U.S. while continuing your business education for a semester.

We welcome exchange students from our partner schools, including Copenhagen Business School (CBS), KEDGE Business School, EM Strasbourg Business School (EMS), and Peking University HSBC Business School. We’re excited to have you join us.

Apply as an Early Career and Career Change MBA student for the semester you plan on attending.

Deadlines and Costs

• Application Deadlines:
  • October 1 for Spring Semester (starting in January)
  • May 15 for Fall Semester (starting in August)
• Estimated Cost: Minimum $8,000 per semester.

Submit your application to Willamette by the deadlines (October 1 for Spring and May 15 for Fall), along with any supplementary materials. This information is essential for processing your visa, course registration, and more.

Your Arrival

Check the Academic Calendar for the first day of classes. You should plan to arrive in Salem a few days before so you have time to get settled and rested before school starts. We can provide tips for getting from the Portland International Airport (our closest port of entry) to Salem.

Housing

Exchange students generally live on campus for the one semester in which they are enrolled on campus. More information will be provided after admission to the exchange program. On-campus arrangements are made through Willamette University Housing. The email address for Housing is housing@willamette.edu.

Health History and Immunization Records

Oregon state law requires all new students to provide immunization and health records. The Health History Form and Measles Immunity Form is available at willamette.medicatconnect.com, the Bishop Wellness Center Online Portal. This information must be submitted by the first day of class.

To access the forms:

1. Go to willamette.medicatconnect.com
2. Log in with your Willamette username and password
3. On your home screen you will see that you have a form to complete.
4. Fill in your immunization dates. Only Measles information is required but other immunization dates will help the Bishop Wellness Center staff assist you.

Student Medical Insurance

Willamette University requires that all international students have medical insurance coverage comparable to that offered through the school's comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan.

Details about student health insurance

Costs and Expenses

While enrolled at Willamette University, exchange students are responsible for covering all costs of living, travel, books and other course materials, health insurance, immunizations (if any), personal expenses, and laptop (see laptop requirement below). Exchange students will need to document at least $8,000 in funds for each semester in which they will be enrolled at Willamette University.

Tuition, Fees and Books for Your Semester of Exchange

Tuition: Exchange students pay tuition to their home institution (CBS or KEDGE or EMS or Peking) for your semester of exchange.
Fees: All Willamette MBA students, including exchange students, pay a $40 per semester student fee and a $50 per semester Health Center Fee.
Books: We estimate that books and materials will average $600 per semester.

Save Money on Exchange Rates and Bank Transfer Fees with flywire

Willamette University partners with flywire to save international students money on exchange rates and bank fees. For more information visit the flywire website. You can access Willamette's flywire page directly.

Laptop Requirement

All Willamette MBA students are required to have a laptop computer. In some classes you will use your laptop extensively; in others periodically or minimally. See required laptop specifications.