Types of Admission or Entry
Illinois State University offers 160+ undergraduate and 90+ graduate degree programs as well as Academic English and Pathway Programs. To decide which program is the best for you, review your options below:
Undergraduate Degree
The purpose of this program is to provide international students the opportunity to earn an undergraduate degree at Illinois State University.
Undergraduate Pathway
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for study in an undergraduate degree program at Illinois State University if they do not meet the academic or English proficiency requirements for admission to the Undergraduate Degree program. Admitted students earn undergraduate credits while in the Pathway and will be able to start their chosen undergraduate degree program at Illinois State University if they meet the Pathway progression requirements.
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Graduate Degree
The purpose of this program is to provide international students the opportunity to earn a graduate degree at Illinois State University.
Graduate Pathway
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for study in a specific Master's degree program at Illinois State University. Students earn graduate credits while in the Pathway and will be able to start their degree program if they meet the Pathway progression requirements.
Academic English
The purpose of this program is to provide students with higher levels of English proficiency. Students do not earn academic credits in this program.