International Applicants
The makeup of the international student body at Goizueta reflects our strong commitment to providing a global experience for all students to actively learn from each other about the interplay of cultural, political and business practices around the world.
Application Process
All international applicants must submit a completed application which includes: transcripts* with a seal from the issuing institution, a current résumé, official GMAT scores and TOEFL scores (if applicable), two recommendations, essays and the application fee. Applications are not reviewed until these criteria are met.
We require a certified translation of the transcripts when the original was not issued in English. The Admissions Committee strongly recommends that international applicants have their academic transcripts authenticated by EducationUSA, a U.S. State Department affiliated network of advising centers throughout the world, or by World Education Services.
*Applicants may submit scanned copies of official university transcripts and degrees for the admission application process. We require transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions the applicant attended. Once admitted, it is the applicant's responsibility to submit the official transcript(s), bearing the school's original seal. The official transcript is due with the deposit confirming enrollment.
Language Requirements
Goizueta Business School expects all students to possess strong communication skills in English. For applicants whose native language is not English, we require the TOEFL exam or the Pearson Test of English (PTE). The minimum score for the internet-based TOEFL is 100 and the minimum score for the PTE is 68. For those applicants without access to the TOEFL IBT, the minimum score on the paper-based test is 600. In cases where the TOEFL or PTE is not available, the IELTS exam score may be submitted. The minimum IELTS score required is a 7.0.
To request a waiver for the TOEFL or PTE, a candidate has:
- Spent at least 3 years in the U.S. studying toward completion of an undergraduate degree, OR
- Completed a graduate degree followed by at least 2 years of work in the U.S.,OR
- Received an undergraduate degree from an institution in which English is the language of instruction AND works in a country where the commerce is generally conducted in English. (Examples of such countries include: Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda.)
Pre-MBA English Language Program (PMEL)
Goizueta Business School offers a four-week long, summer language institute prior to International Student Orientation. During PMEL international MBA students polish their English and build confidence in their communication skills. Lessons focus on preparing students for the rigors of the MBA classroom and U.S. teaching methods. Students meet with Goizueta faculty, alumni, and current students during the program in the classroom and at networking events. The program also includes several social outings in Atlanta.
On-Campus Interviews
All applicants may request an on-campus interview to be completed prior to the deadline of the round in which they submit an application. To request an on-campus interview, email interview@bus.emory.edu. After an application is submitted interviews are by invitation only.
Off-Campus Interviews
Off-campus interviews are scheduled after the Admissions Committee receives a request and reviews materials. To request an interview in a city near you, please review the Worldwide Recruiting Schedule.
Telephone/web conference interviews
Telephone/web conference interviews are by invitation only, and are only offered to candidates residing outside of the United States after a review of their application. To be considered for this type of interview please select "telephone interview" on the online application. We will contact you via email if you are selected for an interview.
International Student Orientation
All international students are required to attend a week-long, mandatory program in the week prior to MBA Orientation. The program introduces students to academic and student life in a U.S. business school environment. During international orientation students meet with faculty, the career management team, alumni and current students. Social and cultural events round out the program as international students get settled in Atlanta.