Located in the Midwestern city of Dayton, Ohio, the University of Dayton is a top-tier, doctoral-level university, and it has been educating students since 1850. The University offers more than 80 undergraduate programs. The University of Dayton awards international merit scholarships to selected first-year and transfer undergraduate international applicants. Students are automatically considered for an international merit scholarship upon applying for admission.
Named a "best college" by The Princeton Review, we work hard to make you feel at home. Because of these opportunities, the University of Dayton was named a leading university worldwide in learning, living and support services, according to the International Student Barometer.
International students applying for first-year or transfer admission to the University of Dayton must submit the following documents:
Application, including the essay. International students may complete either the Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarship or the Common Application. There is no application fee. Letter of recommendation. Official copy of secondary transcripts (in language of original issue) of all previously attended secondary schools, including dates of attendance, all subjects studied, grades earned and marks achieved on examinations; any transcripts not issued in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation. TOEFL score (or equivalent). F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study.
The University of Dayton's calendar year is divided into three terms. Application deadlines for international students are:
Fall term (August through December) — May 1; Spring term (January through April) — November 1; Summer term (May through July) — Case-by-case basis.