International Admissions

Holy Family University offers international students an opportunity to live and study at a campus filled with innovative thinkers and expert faculty in a community designed to make you feel like family.

Our university is ideally located in a quiet, residential neighborhood, but just minutes from the vibrant culture and history of Center City, Philadelphia. This cosmopolitan city is a destination for foodies and sports fans alike, and it’s home to world-class museums and attractions like Mural Arts Philadelphia, the largest mural arts program in the world.

At Holy Family University, you will find a complete American college experience and earn a respected university degree in a supportive and welcoming environment.

International Requirements

To apply, you will need to submit the following documents:

• Application for Admission
• Official Transcript Evaluation: A course-by-course evaluation completed by World Education Services (WES) or another NACES member
• Proof of English Proficiency: Appropriate TOEFL or SAT scores. (Required TOEFL scores: 213 on the computer-based test, 550 on the written test, or 79–80 on the Internet-based test.)
• Visa/I-20 Form: A copy of your current visa and/or I-20 form
• Statement of Support: This form must be notarized
• Proof of Financial Responsibility: Bank statements or other documentation that complements the Statement of Support form

Other Important Information

• Holy Family University is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students
• F-1 visa status requires full-time attendance in undergraduate and graduate degree programs
• Certain programs are not open to students with F-1 status. Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@holyfamily.edu for more information
• If you have a visa status other than F-1, please contact the appropriate Admissions Office for information
• We offer academic scholarships to qualified undergraduate international applicants who meet required criteria