How to Apply Directly to Webster University in USA in 2025

Important! These are steps to apply for International Admissions ~ Webster University, USA

We are happy you are here in an academic setting in which international students can thrive. We offer a safe, friendly campus environment with faculty, staff and students who care about one another and foster a feeling of community – providing you with the perfect home away from home.

Webster University currently recruits most of its international students at two locations in the United States. While our main campus in St. Louis, Missouri offers both undergraduate and graduate programs for international students, our San Antonio, Texas location is also popular metro areas for international graduate students.

How to Apply

Here is a very detailed process of how to apply. This is the link to the International Admissions Process for International Students if you want more details.

1. Step 1 is to apply and submit and Graduate or Undergraduate application here. We recommend applying at least 10 weeks prior to the first day of classes. There is no application fee for an undergraduate application. There is a $50 application fee for graduate/master’s applicants

2. Step 2 is to upload the following required documents for an admission decision:

• Proof of English Proficiency
• Official Transcripts, Copy of Diploma, English translation
• Essay or Resume
• Copy of your Biographical Page of your Passport

If you are a Transfer student from another US school, we will need your Copy of Visa and a Copy of your I-94

Note, there are some programs that require other materials such as a recommendation. Please review your program and application portal after you have applied.

3. Step 3 is to upload your financial documents in order to receive an I20. The faster you upload these items, the faster you will be put in the I20 queue.

Certificate of Finance

You may ask, what is a Certificate of Finance? The U.S. government requires proof that you have the funds for at least the first year in the United States; the Certificate of Finances is this proof. Once we have verified that you have enough money to cover the cost of one academic year, we will issue an I-20 (for F-1 students). Please note that we retain the right to require an original financial document from you if further verification is needed.

Documents Required for Certificate of Finance

Here are the requirements and required documents:

• Bank statement(s) from student, parents or from other individuals showing the most current monthly statement with an ending balance.
• Bank letter stating you have sufficient funds in the bank. Sample Bank Letter.
• Affidavit of Support accompanied by bank statement(s). Sample Affidavit of Support Letter.
• Official letter of approved loans.
• Government or other agencies’ scholarship letters showing the scholarship amount, items covered and duration of the award(s).
• Graduate assistantship or any other university offer letter from Webster University.

Financial documents must be dated no more than six months before the start of your first term.

Duration of Application

Due to a large volume of I-20 requests, average processing times for I-20 is approximately three weeks from the date that you get an admit decision if it is complete with the financial proof. We do encourage you to email us if you did not receive an I-20 four weeks after an official admissions decision and submission of your proof of funds (whichever is later). Email such requests to intlstudy@webster.edu.

Thank you,

Webster University

International Admissions Team