Submit Online Application
Apply online and submit a $50 non-refundable fee.
Within three business days of fully submitting your application, you will receive an email with your student ID number and instructions on how to activate your ERNIE account. It is important to always include your full name and student ID number on all correspondence.
Please note: All materials submitted become the property of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and cannot be reproduced, returned or forwarded
Undergraduate Admissions
Students are required to disclose their full academic history and provide documentation from all attended institutions. Transcripts or GED scores must be delivered directly to us by the issuing institution. Transcripts uploaded through the Secure Upload Link or emailed will be considered unofficial.
Foreign Credential Evaluation
International applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide a Foreign Credential Evaluation. The evaluation must be certified by one of the Foreign Credential Evaluation Services (FCE) approved by Embry Riddle. A fee is charged for the translation service and must be paid by the applicant directly to the FCE. The evaluation must include: US degree equivalency, GPA and a copy of the foreign transcript.
High School Students: FCE is not needed for high school students, but may be requested if necessary.
Students with University Credit: A course-by-course FCE is required. Students who have taken less than 30 hours of college coursework must submit a high school transcript from all high schools attended.
We accept FCEs from the following agencies:
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- International Education Evaluations (IEE)
- International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
- Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI)
- Josef Silny & Associates
- World Education Services (WES)
- The Evaluation Company (TEC)
- Current Members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
To be admitted into a degree program, international students who will not be graduating from an English educational system within the last two years, or for whom English is not the primary language, must submit Proof of English Proficiency.
| Test | Minimum Score |
| TOEFL iBT |
79 (before Jan 21, 2026) 4 (after Jan 21, 2026) |
| TOEFL Essentials | 8.5 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| Duolingo | 105 |
| EIKEN | Pre-1 |
| Cambridge | 170 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | 59 |
The following nations recognize English as an official language:
- Australia
- Canada (English-Speaking/Outside of Quebec)
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Ireland
- Kenya
- Liberia
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
UK/United Kingdom
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Commonwealth Caribbean
- Anguilla
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- Montserrat
- St. Kitts & Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent & the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
There are some cases in which the English proficiency requirement will be waived including:
- The student attended an American or International school for a minimum of two years where the primary language of instruction is English.
- The student attended a U.S. high school and took mainstream English courses for a minimum of two years.
- The student completed an IB (International Baccalaureate) English course of one year in length.
- The student attended a U.S. college or university and has completed two college-level English courses with a grade “C” or better. It is recommended one of the courses be equivalent to our COM 122 English Composition course.
- The student has recommendation from Embry-Riddle’s Language Institute (ERLI).
Embry-Riddle reserves the right to require proof of English proficiency, depending on an applicant’s individual circumstances.
- Letters of Recommendation: We suggest you submit two letters of recommendation. Letters from your teachers, employers or a community leader can address areas of your background which are not always evident in your academic record.
- Essay: We do not require an essay and therefore do not provide a specific prompt. However, you are welcome to use this opportunity to share more about your passion for your intended program, highlight your journey or accomplishments, or discuss your future goals after college.
- Resume: If you participate in multiple extracurricular activities, submitting a resume can help us view an organized overview of your experiences and achievements.
Graduate Admissions
Students are required to disclose their full academic history and provide documentation from all attended institutions. Transcripts must be delivered directly to us by the issuing institution. Transcripts uploaded through the Secure Upload Link or emailed will be considered unofficial.
Foreign Credential Evaluation
International applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide a Foreign Credential Evaluation. The evaluation must be certified by one of the Foreign Credential Evaluation Services (FCE) approved by Embry Riddle. A fee is charged for the translation service and must be paid by the applicant directly to the FCE. The evaluation must include: US degree equivalency, GPA and a copy of the foreign transcript.
We accept FCEs from the following agencies:
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- International Education Evaluations (IEE)
- International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
- Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI)
- Josef Silny & Associates
- World Education Services (WES)
- The Evaluation Company (TEC)
- Current Members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
| Test | Minimum Score |
| TOEFL iBT |
79 (before Jan 21, 2026) 4 (after Jan 21, 2026) |
| TOEFL Essentials | 8.5 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| Duolingo | 105 |
| EIKEN | Pre-1 |
| Cambridge | 170 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | 59 |
Students scoring below the preferred score may be deferred for enrollment to our Embry Riddle Language Institute (ERLI). Admission to ERLI does not guarantee admission to an Embry Riddle degree program.
The following nations recognize English as an official language:
- Australia
- Canada (English-Speaking/Outside of Quebec)
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Ireland
- Kenya
- Liberia
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
UK/United Kingdom
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Commonwealth Caribbean
- Anguilla
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- Montserrat
- St. Kitts & Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent & the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
Embry-Riddle reserves the right to require proof of English proficiency, depending on an applicant’s individual circumstances.
The statement of goals is an important part of your application. You should give your reasons for wishing to do graduate work in the field you have chosen, incorporating your interests and your background, as well as your long-term professional goals.
- Your statement of objectives (400–700 words) should outline your general interests, describe your background and experiences, and explain your long-term professional goals.
- Guiding questions:
- What are your reasons for wanting to do graduate work in your chosen field of study at ERAU specifically?
- What types of experience/education do you have that would make you a good candidate for the program?
- How do you hope to use the degree in the future?
Next Steps After Admission
For those going through the F-1 student visa process:
- Login to ERNIE and request your I-20
- It will take 5-7 business days for Embry-Riddle to process your I-20 request. Your I-20 will be delivered via email to your ERAU student email.
- Remember to print, sign, and keep your I-20 safe.
- Let us know when you secure a visa interview date and keep us updated throughout your process. Email your admissions counselor or printadm@erau.edu.
Students that are in the U.S. on a status that is not F-1, please inform your admissions counselor and submit documents supporting your current status.
- Submit your $200 non-refundable tuition deposit. This amount is applied directly to the student’s account and will be credited toward tuition. Submitting your deposit in a timely manner will initiate important communications and will help you stay on track as you plan for your arrival. It also guarantees your place in the entering class.
- Submit housing deposit and contract. Dorm assignments will be conducted based on the date of the Housing deposit and contract submission. Please note that Housing will send out actual room assignments mid to late July (for fall semester), end of December (spring semester), or on an as-needed basis (summer semester).
Students must complete a Medical Report Form to be enrolled in classes at ERAU. Students who fail to comply will have a medical hold placed on their student account. Please act now to avoid disruptions in class attendance.
All students are required to have health insurance and ERAU health insurance will automatically be charged to your account. If you have insurance that meets the university’s standards, you may request to waive out. Learn more about our health insurance.
Questions on health requirements, including important immunization information, and insurance can be answered by Health & Wellness Services at (928)777-6653 or prwellnesscenter@erau.edu.
Review the Flight Department’s Pre-Arrival Checklist.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires registration of all international flight students. Your application for TSA clearance will be processed in person following Orientation, by appointment, with the TSA School Administrator, Rhonda Putes. In preparation for this application, bring your current passport an U.S.-issued visa to Orientation.
For assistance with this process or questions, please contact Rhonda Putes at 928-777-4323 or at cabal69e@erau.edu
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of and limit access to student educational records. FERPA grants to students certain rights, privileges and protections relative to the identifiable information contained within their educational records maintained by the University.
Under FERPA, Embry-Riddle cannot share your academic or personal information with anyone other than you, unless you provide written consent. If you would like parents, family members, or other individuals to have access to your information and/or take care of tasks on your behalf, you must grant them auxiliary access permissions. A common example of when auxiliary access is helpful is if a family member needs to contact the Bursar’s Office to manage or make payments on your behalf.
Please note: Students sponsored by their government are required to grant their government contact auxiliary access.
- Create your ERNIE account, where you can monitor your Campus Solutions Student Center and ERAU email account.
- Take the ALEKS Placement Exam.
- Go to your ERNIE account to request your EagleCard.
- Opt into a Payment Plan, if needed.
- Check your ERNIE to-do list to ensure you complete all necessary tasks.
Submitting Admissions Documents
Official transcripts and test scores must be sent directly to Embry-Riddle from the institution or testing service. Please send to:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
International Student Admissions
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301
USA
Otherwise, all supplemental application materials may be submitted through this Secure Upload Link. Please be sure to include your full legal name and student ID number in all documents and correspondence. Thank you.