Former International Students (Non U.S.)

International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency by taking one of the approved English proficiency.

During each application period, students have the opportunity to take the TOEFL and IELTS tests multiple times. However, the English Language Admissions Test (ELAT) administered by BYUH can only be taken once per application period. The registration for the ELAT is two months before the completed application deadline (see the ELAT and application schedules). Keep in mind that the scores for the TOEFL and IELTS tests are valid for two years, while the ELAT test score is only valid for one year after the test.

Based on the English test results, students may be required to complete the English as an International Language (EIL) Program at BYU–Hawaii, which may take one to three semesters.

Review English Proficiency Test Options

Returning international students that have attended another university are required to submit their transcripts for each college or university they had attended before returning to BYU–Hawaii. Not listing all institutions, both U.S. and international, to which the student has attended or is attending can result in a loss of credit and dismissal. It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure an official transcript from each institution, including Church Institute, is submitted before the application deadline.

College credit requirements are different depending on your country. Refer to the country criteria for your specific country.

Country Criteria

Those who have earned credits from a U.S. university or college that are equivalent to BYU–Hawaii's English 101 course will not need to submit an English Proficiency Exam. Send the transcript to Admissions for evaluation. View our Transfer Guidelines and Matrix page to find your institution and course.

Transfer Guidelines and Matrix

To attend BYU–Hawaii, students must be able to show that they can afford the cost of attendance. International students can apply for financial aid through BYU–Hawaii's IWORK Program.


Types of financial documents you should consider gathering are:

• Bank statements
• Pay slips (three most recent)

Financial documents do not need to be cited and can be uploaded digitally into the BYU–Hawaii application or can be sent via email to BYUH Financial Aid & Scholarships (iwork@byuh.edu).

Send Financial Documents

The application form itself is done online. There you can fill in your information, pull in Church records, and include your essays.

Apply Online