International Baccalaureate Credit
All courses within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program will be evaluated for the potential to earn college credit. Students who have earned the IB Diploma may be granted sophomore standing. Assessments will be based on Standard Level and Higher Level coursework and scores earned at these levels. Each student will be individually assessed when an equivalency does not exist. Reported equivalencies must have a score of 4 or higher, โCโ or higher for Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. Equivalent courses at Heidelberg are subject to review.
Subject | HL | SL | Semester Awarded |
---|---|---|---|
Art | ART 103, ART 118 | None | 5.0 |
Biology | BIO 123 and Lab, BIO 124 | None | 8.0 |
Chemistry | CHM 103 and Lab, CHM 111 | CHM 103 and Lab | 4.0 or 8.0 |
English: Literature | LIT 102, LIT Elective | None | 6.0 |
Extended Essay | Elective (Depends on Subject) | Elective (Depends on Subject) | 3.0 |
French B | None | FRN 201, FRN 202 | 6.0 |
History of Africa and the Middle East | HIS Elective | None | 0 |
History of the Americas | HIS 107, HIS 108 | None | 6.0 |
History of Asia and Oceania | HIS Elective | None | 3.0 |
History of Europe | HIS 106 | None | 3.0 |
Math | MTH 120, MTH 121 | MTH 120 | 3.0 or 6.0 |
Physics | None | PHY Elective | 3.0 |
Psychology | PSY 101, PSY Elective | PSY 101 | 3.0 or 6.0 |
Spanish | SPA 201, SPA 202, SPA 321 | SPA 201, SPA 202 | 6.0 or 9.0 |
Theory of Knowledge | Elective (Depends on Subject) | Elective (Depends on Subject) | 3.0 |
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission, please submit the following:
- Online applicationย onlineย or through theย CommonApp
- Copy of your passport
- Copy of your secondary school (high school) records
- Proof ofย English language proficiency
- ACT/SAT test scores (optional)
- Personal statement and recommendation letters (optional)
Students transferring from another university will need to provide their official university records.
- From U.S. schools, the transcript must be an official copy mailed to Heidelberg directly, or delivered in a sealed envelope.ย
- From schools outside the U.S., students must submit their records to aย NACES-approved credential evaluation service for a course-by-course evaluation such asย SpanTran.ย
Undergraduate Admission Process
After applying and submitting the required documents, students will receive their admission decision typically within one week. The steps below represent the normal sequence students follow from the point of admission through their enrollment at Heidelberg. Our international admission office will help you every step of the way!
- Apply for need-based aid through Heidelbergโs International Student Financial Aid application
- Receive Tuition Payment Plan outlining the costs to attend Heidelberg
- Submitย $250 enrollment feeย to confirm intention to enroll at Heidelberg (suggested by May 1st for fall semester enrollment)
- Submit theย Affidavit of Financial Supportย form and evidence of financial support
- Order shipping of studentโs form I-20/DS-2019 package throughย eShipGlobal
- Receive I-20/DS-2019, pay yourย SEVIS fee, andย schedule visa interview appointment
- Notify Heidelberg when you obtain your U.S. visa by scanning a copy of the visa toย international@heidelberg.edu
*Undergraduate transfer students from a U.S. institution may not need to complete all of the above steps, but will need to complete the Transfer In form with the assistance of your International Student Advisor at your current school.Image
Application Deadlines
- Fall semester: June 1
- Spring semester: November 1
- Summer semester: April 1
Graduate Admission
To be considered for admission, please submit the following:
- Online application throughย Heidelberg website
- Copy of your passport
- Proof ofย English language proficiency
- Goal statement (specific to eachย graduate program)
- Letters of recommendation
- 3 letters of recommendation are required for applicants to the Master of Arts in Counseling program; this is not required for MBA applicants
- Official university records
- From U.S. schools, the transcript must be an official copy mailed to Heidelberg directly, or delivered in a sealed envelope.ย
- From schools outside the U.S., students must submit their records to aย NACES-approved credential evaluation service for a course-by-course evaluation such asย SpanTran.ย
Graduate Admission Process
After applying and submitting the required documents, students will receive their admission decision typically within 1-2 weeks. Then, the steps below represent the normal sequence students follow from the point of admission through their enrollment at Heidelberg. Our international admission office will help you every step of the way!
- Receive Tuition Payment Plan outlining the costs to attend Heidelberg
- Submit theย Affidavit of Financial Supportย form and evidence of financial support
- Order shipping of studentโs I-20 or DS-2019 package throughย eShipGlobal
- Receive I-20/DS-2019, pay yourย SEVIS fee, andย schedule visa interview appointment
- Notify Heidelberg when you obtain your U.S. visa by scanning a copy of the visa toย international@heidelberg.edu
*Graduate transfer students from a U.S. institution may not need to complete all of the above steps, but will need to complete theย Transfer Inย form with the assistance of the International Student Advisor at your current school.Exchange Students
Students from the following universities will work with their respective advisors to complete the International Exchange Application.
- Universitรคt Heidelberg (Germany)
- Miyagi Gakuin (Japan)
- University of Ulsan (South Korea)
- Business Academy Aarhus (Denmark)
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands)
- Heilongjiang International University (China)
- Tianjin Normal University (China)
Additional documentation may be required upon request. Questions regarding exchange applications should be directed to Julie Arnold, Director of International Affairs &ย Studies atย jarnold3@heidelberg.eduย or +1 (419) 448-2953.Apply as an Exchange StudentEstablished Agent Relationships
Heidelberg University works with select agents in the recruitment of international students. Our current partners include:
- Capstone Vietnam
- Career Mosaic
- University Study, Inc.
- Haowen Cultural Foundation
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Contact Information
Tony Bourne
Phone: +1 419-448-2340
Email:ย international@heidelberg.edu
Mailing Address:
International Admission
310 E. Market St.
Tiffin, OH USA 44883
Heidelberg University is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. International students must follow US visa and immigration policies.
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