Emperor’s College is very fortunate to have a culturally diverse student body in both its masters and doctoral degree programs of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. The myriad of backgrounds brings life to campus and rewards each student with a strong community of like-minded individuals from which to draw.

Students from Canada, China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, England, Germany, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Ecuador, Iran, India and elsewhere call Emperor’s College home, and we hope you will soon, too.

All courses in the masters and doctoral programs are taught in English. Applicants from a non-English speaking country may be required to demonstrate competency in the English skills needed for success by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. Emperor’s College TOEFL code is 8409.

Emperor’s College is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students who meet our general admissions requirements and to comply with all federal guidelines under the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Apply as an International Student

In addition to the standard admissions and application process, International students need to submit the following:

• Official academic transcripts translated into English
• A comprehensive course-by-course evaluation by an academic credential evaluation service that is a member of NACES
• Demonstration of English proficiency with a 79 on TOEFL iBT.
• A non-refundable application fee of $150
• An I-20 Request Form with a photocopy of your passport
• Evidence of financial resources sufficient to complete the academic program, which is approximately $57,000

Foreign Transcripts

In addition to providing translated versions of official academic transcripts to Emperor’s College, students must have their transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service. We recommend WES (World Education Services) for their efficient, reliable and student-friendly service. Please visit the WES website for instructions on how to request a comprehensive course-by-course evaluation.

English Proficiency

International applicants are required to demonstrate competency in the English language skills necessary for success in the masters and doctoral program by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. Emperor’s College requires a minimum score of a 79 on the internet based (iBT) TOEFL exam, taken no more than 2 years prior to time of application. Emperor’s College TOEFL code is 8409. For details on TOEFL, please visit www.toefl.org.

International Student Visas (F-1 Visa)

• Foreign students are expected to comply with all regulations of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) in addition to the regulations of Emperor’s College.
• A foreign applicant who wishes to accept an offer of admission to Emperor’s College must commit to full-time enrollment by submitting a deposit of $2,000 (applied to first quarter tuition), payable in U.S. dollars, within 30 days of notification of acceptance.
• An I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for an F-1 Student Visa will be issued to the foreign student after the College receives the commitment deposit.
• The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service require that all F-1 students maintain a full-time program of study.
• Emperor’s College requires 14 units per quarter, regular class attendance, and a satisfactory progress towards completion of the degree objective.
• Students who wish to enroll must declare their intent to study at Emperor’s College to the INS before leaving their home country and should not expect to change visa status after arrival in the United States. Emperor’s College cannot offer legal assistance to anyone attempting to change visa status.

If you have any questions, the admissions department at Emperor’s College will be happy to assist you.

+1 (310) 453-8300
admissions@emperors.edu