Application opens September 1 for the following Fall start date.

Applications will be accepted for the Fall term until the program's cohort is filled. Applications from outside of North American and Europe, however, are encouraged to apply by December 1st, to allow sufficient time for obtaining the necessary travel and visa documents to study in the US and Malta.

 Fall

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes. If offered admission, you will be directed and required to submit to the JMU Graduate School an official transcript from any institution from which a degree has been awarded to finalize your admission. Transcripts are considered official if they are sent to JMU directly from the issuing institution.

Applicants should have demonstrable competence in relevant subject areas including natural and/or social science, mathematics, and humanities, however, work and/or project experience can be substituted for academic experience.  Students may be asked to backfill key competencies as needed.

Admission decisions will be holistically based on the following considerations:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree awarded by an accredited college or university which must be completed prior to the start of the program.  (Acceptance may be contingent on degree completion.)
• Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended that includes a listing of coursework and grades demonstrating competence in subjects studied.
• Graduate entry test scores are optional; however, these may be submitted for added consideration. 
• Educational, industrial, business, and/or government experience as indicated by a current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
• At least two letters of recommendation are required from individuals who are able to evaluate the applicant’s ability and preparedness for graduate study.  These may be from an academic advisor, an instructor, or an employer.
• A 400-600 word personal statement discussing the applicant's academic and career goals and how the ISAT master's program will help achieve them. Highlight any unique experiences or qualities that the applicant brings to the program.
• All teaching is delivered in English. A high level of proficiency is expected to ensure that the applicant is in a position to follow lectures, engage in discussions, and submit clear and well-written deliverables.  Students may be asked to submit TOEFL, IELTS, Doulingo scores, or Cambridge Certificate indicating their English language proficiency.

The Program Admissions Committee may request interviews with applicants prior to acceptance.

SELT/TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo or Cambridge Certificate in their English language proficiency. (All teaching is delivered in English. A high level of proficiency is expected to ensure that the applicant is in a position to follow lectures, engage in discussions, and submit clear and well-written deliverables.)

• Application --> Visit the Online Application at this link
• Application fee

International Graduate Information

Details regarding transcripts and credential evaluations from non-US academic institutions can be found on the Transcripts & Credential Evaluation webpage.