Information for Returning Applicants
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Important Message for International Applicants
International applicants may NOT apply for admission at NPS via this online application form at this time.
Questions regarding available programs or admission procedures for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS should be directed to Code 04IGP, 1 University Circle, Rm B-047, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 93943-5025. Telephone: (831) 656-2186 or e-mail intldept@nps.edu
FACTS regarding International student attendance at the Naval Postgraduate school: Military officers and government civilian employees from other countries may be admitted to most curricula,. The procedures for application are available from the Security Assistance Office or Defense Attaché Office of the U.S. Embassy, the MLO, MAAG, OMC or ODC, as appropriate. Correspondence must be processed through official channels; requests from individual prospective students should not be sent directly to the School.
All candidates must satisfy the curriculum academic standards, as described in this catalog. International candidates from non-English speaking countries will also be required to validate their fluency in English through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum TOEFL score required for direct entry to NPS is 83 IBT (Internet Based Test, 220 for the CBT (Computer Based Test (CBT), or 560 (Written Test). If a candidate fails to achieve the 83 IBT, 220 CBT, or 560 Written score, but does achieve a score of 65 IBT, 183 CBT, or 500 Written or higher, he/she is eligible to attend the TOEFL Preparatory Academic Writing Course, MASL P177022 (16 weeks) at the Defense Language Institute in San Antonio, Texas.
The only countries exempted from TOEFL testing are those countries who are exempted from all ECL testing requirements as determined by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) MSG 081457 Nov 06 (Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Brunei, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, Mauritius, New Zealand, Singapore, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad, and the United Kingdom).
When applying for a TOEFL exam, the NPS identification code is 4831. This code should be included on the registration application so a copy of the results can be sent directly to NPS. TOEFL test results are valid for two years from the test date and must be valid when the student reports to NPS.
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Section 6311 Title 5 of the U. S. Code authorizes collection of this information. Your personal information will be safeguarded pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974. The purpose is to gather information the Naval Postgraduate School needs to communicate with you and to establish your registration record, transcript, and network access account. This information will be used by Admissions, Registrar, and Information Technology support personnel. Disclosure of this information is voluntary; however, failure to provide this information can delay processing your application. For questions, please contact the Admissions Office.
SORN #: NM01500-13
AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 552a; 10 U.S.C. Ch. 855, Naval Postgraduate School; 8545: Officers of the armed forces; enlisted members: admission; 8546: Officers of foreign countries: admission; 8549: Defense industry civilians: admission.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: To record names, addresses, ranks, and other personal information for the purposes of reviewing and admitting student applicants.
ROUTINE USES: None.
DISCLOSURE: Disclosure of this information is voluntary; however, failure to provide the requested information may prevent class enrollment or admittance to the Naval Postgraduate School.
