Have the experience of a lifetime studying in the United States at Lipscomb University, a top choice for international students.
Achieve your dreams and earn a degree in the United States! Students from over 50 countries come to Lipscomb University to learn and grow as leaders, which helps us maintain our reputation as a top university for international students. We believe that diversity enriches the learning experience, and so we intentionally reach out to the global community to welcome students. Apply to experience our highly ranked academic programs, an elite honors college, exciting campus life and NCAA Division I athletics.
If you choose to live on campus, you’ll have abundant social opportunities, dining options and educational activities planned to help you acclimate to life in the States. Our Office of Intercultural Development facilitates a supportive environment where you can join a student organization, learn from international leaders, and share your culture with other Lipscomb students.
Apply today to join an academic community of deep knowledge, lasting relationships and bold faith.
Complete an application
Incoming international students can get started by completing our online application.
International Student Application
Before getting started, determine your Student Type
- International Freshman
- Will be applying to university for the first time.
- If you are a dual citizen and have citizenship in the U.S., you would simply apply as a ‘Freshman.’
- International Transfer
- Have completed a high school degree and have taken courses at a community college or a university.
- Second-Degree
- Have completed a bachelor’s degree
- Non-Degree Seeking
Standardized Test Scores
While not required, all students who are native English speakers are welcome to submit an ACT or SAT score as part of their admission process. You can also choose to apply as test-optional.
Submit your application essay
So that we can get to know you a little better, we require that you submit a brief personal essay with your application. Please submit your essay through your Bison Portal.
Submit Your Essay
Send your official transcripts
You’ll need to provide us with your official transcripts. Hard-copy transcripts and other academic records are considered "official" when they arrive in a sealed, stamped, official envelope with the seal and any other security features intact. Electronic transcripts are considered "official" when we receive them from a secure site formally linked to the sending institution or testing service.
Transcripts can be sent by a school official to: internationaladmissions [at] lipscomb.edu (internationaladmissions[at]lipscomb[dot]edu)
Transcript Evaluations
All students graduating or transferring from an international school will be required to provide a third-party transcript evaluation through one of the following services. Lipscomb offers a discounted rate for evaluations done through The Evaluation Company.
- The Evaluation Company
- The Evaluation Company has a custom application for Lipscomb students to ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate, linked here. You can also utilize this tool if you have questions about which documents you need to upload for credential evaluation.
- WES
- Lisano
- IEE
English Proficiency Tests
All international students are required to submit an English proficiency score. If you are a native English speaker or your education up to this point has been in English, this requirement may be waived. Your results must be sent to the university directly from the testing service. We do not accept self-reported scores. We accept any of the following exams for Lipscomb’s English Proficiency Exam:
- Duolingo (*Recommended): A minimum score of 105
- TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score requirement of 550 on the paper-based test, and 80 on the internet-based test (IBT)
- IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5
Complete an interview
The interview is a time to meet with your Admissions Counselor and discuss why you are interested in Lipscomb. You can schedule your interview in your Bison Portal.
Put Nashville on your map.
Lipscomb University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, known around the world as Music City. It’s a vibrant place filled with entertainment, art, sports, food and a prospering economy. Nashville is also an international hub, attracting people from cultures around the world—even if you’re thousands of miles away, you will find a little piece of home in the city. Our school is very involved in the greater Nashville community. With a consistent 95% job placement rate, our university is committed to connecting you with a network of internship and career opportunities. Depending on your major, you’ll also have extensive opportunities to complete research, publish papers and even start businesses.
