International Student Enrollment
FORMS
AT LIFE UNIVERSITY, WE HOST STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
We truly value our international students and their experience at Life University. Therefore, we have a designated team for International Admissions and International Student Enrollment to assist you with the enrollment process. Life U welcomes international applicants with a variety of immigration statuses, including DACA, undocumented students and others.
Please email your international student admissions related questions to international@life.edu or directly to the attention of International Admissions Counselor Nigar Gafarzada at Nigar.Gafarzada@life.edu. Additionally, you can call our phone at 770.426.2807 or our toll-free number at 800.543.3202.
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
General Information
- Life University operates on a quarter system. Please select the QUARTER and see more information about the quarters at Life University here.
- Submit an online APPLICATION with a non-refundable $50 application processing fee here.
- Transcripts from international high schools and colleges and universities must be received with the official evaluation report from the foreign credential evaluation.
- If you are a prospective student-athlete, please make sure to have your transcripts evaluated by INCRED. www.incredevals.org
- *Life University accepts credential evaluations from any of the NACES.org evaluation network members. www.naces.org/members
*CANADIAN STUDENTS: Some colleges and universities are exempt from the credential evaluation requirement. Please see a list of exempt colleges here.
English Language Proficiency Test
Duolingo: go.duolingo.com/applicants
A minimum score of 85 or higher
Test of English as a Foreign Language: TOEFL
A score of 500 or higher, 173 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL, or 61 or higher on the Internet-based test is acceptable.
- Life University TOEFL code is 5358.
Note: The following category of international applicants are exempt from the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement
- English Language Exemptions
- TRANSFER International transfer students who have completed 24 or more credit hours at an American college and/or have passed English Composition I, English Composition II or equivalent courses — as well as international students who have earned a four-year degree from a U.S. institution — are exempt from the English language proficiency exam.”
SAT/ACT (Optional)
Submitting SAT/ACT scores is optional. However, if you have taken any of these tests, please send the score by accessing your College Board account to Life University.
ACT: my.act.org/account/signin?location=https://my.act.org
The ACT code for Life University is 0845.
SAT: www.collegeboard.org/
The SAT code for Life University is 7006.
However, you are required to take the ACCUPLACER either prior to your arrival or when you arrive on campus. Please email the testing center coordinator for more information: Bridgette.Morris@life.edu.
After Acceptance
- Download, complete and submit the linked the I-20 Request Form./a>
- A PDF copy of your most recent passport
- Financial documents: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires international students to show the University evidence of adequate financial resources to provide for at least one year of full-time education, travel and living expenses.
- Bank letter or bank statement: The bank statement or bank letter cannot be older than six months before the student’s start date.
- Scholarship: If you are a recipient of any scholarship that covers first-year expenses (fully or partially), the award letter must state the source of the scholarship and the award amount in U.S. dollars.
- Sponsor letter: A sponsor affidavit is required along with all financial documents. LU Sponsor Form
Health Insurance
Professional Service Inc. (PSI)
This health insurance must be purchased prior to your arrival in the states. Please visit https://www.psiservice.com/life for more information. Once purchased, please send a copy to InternationalDocuments@life.edu.
SEVIS Fee
Once you receive your I-20, please visit fmjfee.com to pay $350 fee before applying for your visa interview.
For questions or more information, please contact us: International@life.edu.




