International Application Process

The Office of Global Engagement supports international students – freshman, transfer and graduate – through every stage of the journey, from applying to Montclair State University to graduation.

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International students bring the world to Montclair State University, and our team is here to help you every step of the way. Explore the options below to find the application pathway that best fits you as a freshman, transfer or graduate student.

Costs, Scholarships & Assistantships

Montclair remains committed to making education affordable for international students, regardless of country of origin. As a public institution, Montclair cannot offer need-based financial aid to international students, so unless you receive a merit-based scholarship or assistantship, you should plan to cover the full cost of attendance. International students in F‑1 or J‑1 status are charged out‑of‑state tuition.

Cost & Aid

Find Out Why So Many Students Call Montclair Home

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Discover Our Wow Factor

Take a quick tour of Montclair State University and all our campus has to offer.

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Ask a Student

Ask a current international student what life here is really like – classes, campus, living near New York City, making friends, and more – and get answers from someone who has already made the journey.

International Application Options

International Freshman Students

If you are still completing high school or secondary school, or have finished high school/secondary school and attempted fewer than 16 university-level credits, you may apply for admission as an international freshman student.

International Undergraduate Transfer Students

Montclair considers you a transfer student if you have attempted 16 or more credits at an accredited college or university after graduating high school or earning a high school diploma equivalent. Review our Transfer FAQs for answers to common transfer admission questions

International Graduate Students

If you have already completed a bachelor’s degree and are interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, you may apply for admission as an international graduate student.

Why Montclair?

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Montclair’s international students are employed on Optional Practical Training (OPT) – temporary, post‑graduation work authorization for F‑1 international students – within two months of graduation.

Dreaming Bigger Than Home

Olga Mikutina, wearing a large blue scarf, in front of a campus building in the early evening.
“A lot of people were surprised when I decided to leave Austria and study outside the country, but it was my dream to go to the U.S., to be in a new environment close to New York and to meet new people.”

Olga Mikutina ’26

Business Administration

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Milena Ladeishchikova, with a friend, on campus.
“I never thought I would study abroad. It was a spontaneous decision, and honestly, the process was far from easy. What I value most is the professors, they are approachable, supportive and genuinely invested in their students, which keeps me motivated.”

Milena Ladeishchikova ’27

Accounting

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International Admissions and Student Services

The Office of Global Engagement is Montclair’s primary resource for services to all incoming and current F‑1 and J‑1 students. In addition to assisting incoming students with their application process, we support new and returning students with all of their immigration questions.

Michael Laffey

  • Director of International Student and Scholar Services

Aditi Patel

  • Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services

Kaitlyn Healy

  • Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services

Naomi An

  • Assistant Director of International Recruitment

Soyun Park

  • Assistant Director of International Student and Scholarship Services
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