MiraCosta College welcomes students from all over the world! At MiraCosta, we embrace diversity and provide a support, inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. You belong here!
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Priority Application Deadlines for Internation Program (F-1 Visa)
- Fall Semester – July 1
- Spring Semester – November 15
Applications are accepted after the deadline on an individual basis. Please contact the International Office IIP@miracosta.edu for more information.
No application Fee + Scholarship Opportunity!
Apply today for a chance to win the $2,500 CCID International Student Scholarship 2025!
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
Sofia, Student at MiraCosta College
As an international student from Colombia pursuing Cybersecurity at MiraCosta College, I’ve found a welcoming community, incredible instructors, and valuable resources. Thanks to the scholarship from LANGUAGECERT and CCID, I’ve been able to manage high international fees, alleviating financial stress and allowing me to maintain my 4.0 GPA. To future international students: embrace the opportunities, and stay determined, support like this can make pursuing your dreams in the U.S. possible.
-Sumbit a Complete Application Packet
To be eligible for admission, you will need to complete all of the following documents:
Copy of the personal information page of your passport. Email copy of passport to iip@miracosta.edu
Submit a copy of all your official school transcripts with Certified English translations. Screenshots are not accepted.
- High school or secondary school with proof of graduation (3 years)
- Colleges and Universities
- US and/or International, if attended
- For students lookig to transfer their coursework completed outside the United States, MiraCosta accepts international transcript evaluations that have been evaluated by an approved evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Please consult with our academic counselor before sending your transcripts to an evaluation service. For more information, visit the Evaluations webpage.
Once admitted, you will need to provide original official transcripts from each school upon your arrival to campus. If students complete additional classes after admission, a final official transcript must be received before the first day of class.
Email official transcripts to iip@miracosta.edu
Submit a valid English proficiency test result to iip@miracosta.edu. Test results must be no older than 2-years from the application date. For additional accedpted proofs of English proficiency,
view our full list here.
A minimum score on any of the following is required for admission:
| English Proficiency Tests Accepted | Score |
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18 Writing |
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B2 |
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75 |
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| GTEC CBT | 1051 |
| IELTS | 5.0 |
| iTEP | 3.0 |
| KTE (Kaplan Test of English) - 25% discount code: MICOKRS25 | B1 |
| LanguageCert | B2 |
| Michigan English Test (MET) | B2 |
| PTE (Pearsons Test for English) Academic | 45 |
| SAT | 48 Evidence-based reading and writing |
| STEP Eiken | Grade 2A |
TOEFL
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450 paper-based test 133 computer-based test 46 iBT |
If you do not have an English proficiency test score and are interested in our noncredit English Language program, consider enrolling in the English Language Institute (ELI).
Submit an Affidavit of Financial Support signed by sponsor.
Submit official bank letter or statement from you or your financial sponsor* showing a minimum of $28,500 USD. Bank statements must be in English (funds do not have to be shown in USD) and show the issue date within the past 5 months of submission.
* We do not accept income statements, proof of mortgage, retirement savings plan such as 401K, stocks, bonds, and investments.
Email financial documents to iip@miracosta.edu
Getting Accepted
Complete Application
Once we finalize the admission review process, you will receive an acceptance letter by email, which will includes next steps to prepare for enrollment and arrival.
Deferring Application
If you have decided not to attend MiraCosta for the semester you applied for, you may defer your admission to a future semester by emailing iip@miracosta.edu and indicate the semester you wish to attend.
Incomplete Application
If your application is incomplete, you will receive a follow-up email with a list of the required document(s). Please make every effort to email all required documents before the application deadline.
Concurrent Enrollment without SEVIS I-20 Transfer
If you are an international students studying at another school in the Unites States and would like to take a course at MiraCosta College without transferring, please visit the Concurrent Enrollment webpage.
Learn More about the International Office
Discover more about our campus, our programs and the application process. For more information visit the International Office webpage.
