International Students

Going to school far from home is exciting — we want Brescia University to become your home away from home. Our diverse student population is comprised of students from right here in Kentucky and across the globe. When you come to Brescia University, you will receive a quality, affordable education customized to fit your needs, making the transition to an American university easier.

Our admissions staff is here to guide you through the process and make it easy to complete, thus making it even easier to come to Brescia University to receive your education. Below you will find all the necessary documents you will need to complete to enroll at Brescia University. You will also find an application process breakdown, listing each step that needs to be taken to study at Brescia University.

Step 1: Apply to the University

Once you submit your online application, be sure to forward your official TOEFL, ACT, or SAT scores as well as your financial ability to pay form.

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Step 2: Gain Acceptance to Brescia University

After the University has received all of the above documents and has offered you acceptance, your I-20 will be issued to you via mail.

Step 3: Apply for your VISA

Once you have received your I-20, you will need to pay a one-time SEVIS fee at least 3 days before going to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for an F-1 VISA. The Consular officer will review your application, confirm that the SEVIS fee has been paid, run a required security check, and grant the F-1 VISA.

Transferring from an American University

If you plan to come to Brescia University from another American university, please complete the online application and ask your international counselor to forward this International Transfer Form.

For additional information, please e-mail [email protected] or call 270.686.4353.