Reach your full potential at St. Edward’s.
We welcome your intelligence, curiosity and ambition. And we’ll help you make the most of it.
Attending university in the U.S. is an enormous and exciting step. We understand that. Our student body hails from 36 countries and speaks 28 languages. We take pride in having a welcoming, inclusive community with a true international perspective. You’ll absolutely fit right in.
At St. Edward’s, we encourage our students to live and learn fully. That means taking classes from professors who are devoted to teaching and getting to know you. Embracing research, internships and service. Working with a student success coach to design and follow a tailored plan to maximize your college experience.
It also means making the most of Austin, Texas — a vibrant, international city brimming with world-class learning opportunities. It’s a hub of innovation, culture and recreation. In fact, our hometown regularly tops the national rankings as a “best college city,” “best city for jobs” and “best city to live.” You’ll love being here.
Important Dates
Feb. 1: Priority Application Deadline for Fall
Nov. 15: Final Application Deadline for Spring
Additional Resources
- Academic Bulletins (PDF Course Catalogs)
- Academic Recommendation Form
- Exchange Students
- Visa Process for New International Students
Application Deadlines & Checklist
Make sure you know the important deadlines for applying to St. Edward’s.
Early Application Deadline: Dec. 1
Freshman applicants, apply by this date and we'll waive the $50 application fee.
Early Application Deadline II: Jan. 1
Freshman applicants, apply by this date and we'll waive the $50 application fee.
Priority Application Deadline: Feb. 1
To have the highest chance of being awarded an academic scholarship, or if you are applying for the International Moreau Scholarship, apply by this date.
Final Application Deadline: May 1
We strongly encourage students to apply well before this date.
Enrollment Deposit Deadline for New Freshmen: June 15*
Final Application Deadline for Transfer Student Admission: July 1
Spring Semester Application Deadline: Nov. 15
Apply by this date to enroll in spring for your first semester.
*Or two weeks after notification of admission if after June 15.
Application Checklist
Your complete application will include:
- Online application
- $50 application fee (waived if you apply by the early or priority deadline)
- High school transcripts*
- SAT or ACT scores (the St. Edward’s SAT code is 6619 and the ACT code is 4156) - Please note our new test-optional policy.
- TOEFL, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test**
- Essay
- Academic recommendation form
*College transcripts are optional for dual credit work.
**Required if English is not your first language. Contact the Office of Admission with any questions.
What's It Like to Be an International Student?
See what these international students say about their St. Edward’s experience, and why they’re happy to be Hilltoppers.