International Student Admissions

New England College offers a spring and fall intake every year.

A Completed Application for Admission

Official secondary school transcript or records (with English translation if necessary).

Copy of a valid passport

Proof of financial ability to pay tuition, fees, and living expenses for your first year, after NEC scholarships and financial assistance. This amount is $33,500 for the 2024–2025 academic year.

• If student has any dependents (spouse or children), first dependent is an additional $5,000, every subsequent dependent is an additional $3,000.

Acceptable types of financial documentation:

• A bank statement or letter from a checking or savings account dated within 12 months of your term start. Must be on official letterhead and in English.
• Liquid funds from a stock holding and/or certificates of deposit with liquid funds dated within 12 months of your term start.
• If someone is sponsoring your education, such as a parent or guardian, a copy of their bank statement/letter and a signed and dated affidavit of support.
• Approved and accepted loan sanction letters showing the date and principal amount of the loan.
  o The loan applicant needs to sign the letter as well as the loan company or entity.
  o Conditionally approved loan sanctions are not acceptable.
• A scholarship or sponsorship letter verifying the amount and available funds listed in USD, source, and dates of the student’s award and disbursement details.
  o The letter should also include email address and contact information for the sponsorship agency.

English Language Proficiency Score
If your country is not on the list of exempted countries, you must submit scores from one of the English tests below. The following scores are required for unconditional admission.

• Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 105
• GATEWAY English Test: Minimum score of 375
• IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5
• PTE: Minimum score of 65
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 80/4.5

Students with scores lower than the above may be admitted to NEC as Language Students to strengthen their English language skills while simultaneously taking college level courses for credit. Learn about NEC’s English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) program.

For SEVIS transfer students

• Most Recent I-94
• All 3 pages of Current I-20 with student signature on page 1

New England College recognizes the IB curriculum as a challenging academic program that provides excellent preparation for university study.

In most cases, credits are awarded for a minimum score of 5 on Standard Level (SL) exams and minimum score of 4 on Higher Level (HL).

Additionally, students who earn an IB diploma in English can have their English Proficiency Score waived.

A maximum of 30 credits may be awarded for IB.

Once you have been accepted to New England College, you will receive your acceptance letter with additional information. You will then be asked to complete important tasks in the enrollment portal.

1. Complete the CSS Profile. NEC offers partial scholarships that cover part but not all tuition, room, board and fees.
2. Receive your NEC I-20.
3. Schedule your visa appointment.
4. Pay your SEVIS fee and attend your visa interview.
5. Let your admission counselor know once your visa has been approved.
6. Pay the $300 Deposit after your visa has been approved.

New England College has one main campus in Henniker, New Hampshire, USA.

International students should plan to move into their residency hall on August 20, 2026, if you are cleared with your enrollment portal checklist. Please be sure to complete the required items related to wellness, financial aid, and enrollment as soon as possible. Athletes should speak with their coaches to confirm their move in date and time. 

Most students fly into Boston Logan International Airport or Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and arrange airport transfers to campus. The College offers shuttles to the campus from Boston. Please ask your admissions counselor for more information about the shuttle schedule.

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)

Click on Ground Transportation.

International Student Orientation

International student orientation is required for all new and transfer New England College international students in F-1 and J-1 status. This event complements the campus-wide orientation programs for incoming students by providing international students with information and experiences assisting in their transition to living and studying in the U.S. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to make new friends from around the world.

Date and Time
Thursday, August 20, 2026
12:30 p.m. EST
Lyons Building Room 205

Estimated total yearly costs are $61,214. Please view the tuition page for additional information.

New England College offers academic scholarships based on high school GPA as well as merit-based aid through your CSS Profile. Scholarships will be awarded after your application has been submitted.

Please see upcoming program starts and application deadlines here.

You have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.

Copy of valid passport

Résumé/curriculum vitae (CV)

Proof of financial availability: $29,565

• If student has any dependents (spouse or children), first dependent is an additional $5,000, every subsequent dependent is an additional $3,000.

Acceptable types of financial documentation:

• A bank statement or letter from a checking or savings account dated within 12 months of your term start. Must be on official letterhead and in English.
• Liquid funds from a stock holding and/or certificates of deposit with liquid funds dated within 12 months of your term start.
• If someone is sponsoring your education, a copy of their bank statement/letter and a signed and dated affidavit of support.
• Approved and accepted loan sanction letters showing the date and principal amount of the loan.
  o The loan applicant needs to sign the letter as well as the loan company or entity.
  o Conditionally approved loan sanctions are not acceptable.
• A scholarship or sponsorship letter verifying the amount and available funds listed in USD, source, and dates of the student’s award and disbursement details.
  o The letter should also include email address and contact information for the sponsorship agency.

English Language Proficiency Score—If English is not an official language of your country, you must submit scores from one of the exams below.

• Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 90
• GATEWAY English Test: Minimum score of 300
• IELTS: Minimum score of 5.5
• Oxford ELLT: Minimum score of 5. Use promo code USA80 to receive a discount on the exam cost.
• PTE: Minimum score of 43
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 61/3.5

Unofficial transcripts

• A completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited school with a cumulative GPA is 2.75 or above is required.
• Please include the consolidated marks memo sheet and provisional certificate showing the degree you completed and the division and/or cumulative GPA.
• Please note: Official transcripts will be required after enrollment. Send your official transcript to NEC.

Copy of most recent I-94 (for SEVIS transfers only)

• All 3 pages of Current I-20 with student signature

If you are transferring credits from a master’s program within the US, please also have that school send NEC an official transcript.

• It is possible to transfer in up to two courses, in which you receive a B or better if the courses match NEC program curriculum.

Other documentation may be requested. Falsified documentation will lead to your application being denied.

This program requires one course per term to maintain full-time enrollment. Each course is four credit hours and runs for seven weeks. Students complete a total of 36 credit hours (nine courses) and can typically finish the program in 14–20 months.

The estimated total tuition and required student services fees for the program is $23,427. This includes 36 credit hours at $605 per credit and a $183 student services fee per term.

Health insurance is required for international students and is billed at the current annual rate of $520 per term.

Additional estimated expenses include:

• Graduate commuter parking permit: $150 per academic year (if applicable)
• Books and supplies: Approximately $900 per year

Please see tuition costs here.

Please see below for next steps after admission:

Students Applying for an F-1 Visa

SEVIS Transfer Students

Change-of-Status Students

Students Looking for Housing

Life at NEC

Student Life and Activities

Office of Student Empowerment and Leadership

Program term starts can be found here.

You have completed a master’s degree in the U.S. (must be accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education) or have three years of relevant U.S. work experience.

An internship/job is required. Eligible F-1 students can be authorized to work under Curricular Practical Training (CPT) to meet the internship/job requirement.

A copy of a valid passport

Résumé/curriculum vitae (CV)

Official transcripts for U.S. degree

Official Transcripts
Please have your official transcripts sent to internationaladmission@nec.edu or NEC Graduate Admission, 98 Bridge Street, Henniker, NH 03242 and review the NEC Official Transcript Policy.

Copy of all three pages of your current and valid I-20 (First page must contain both DSO and student signature.)

Most Recent I-94

Copy of Visa/I-797A if applying for a change of status to F-1

Proof of Financial Availability: $25,105

• If student has any dependents (spouse or children), first dependent is an additional $5,000, every subsequent dependent is an additional $3,000.

Acceptable proof typically includes a combination of the following:

• A bank statement or bank letter showing at least $24,505 USD available.
  o This may be from a financial institution in your home country.
  o Must be dated within 12 months of your program start date
• At least 51% ($12,804) must be liquid.
  o The remaining balance may be shown as available credit (e.g., credit card)
• If student has any dependents (spouse or children), first dependent is an additional $5,000, every subsequent dependent is an additional $3,000.
• Official loan sanction letter from a bank or financial institution
  o The letter should clearly state the approved loan amount and terms
• Investment or stock portfolios available for immediate use
• Pay stubs may be submitted to supplement your available balance if needed but cannot be the only document submitted.
• If the account is not in your name, please include an affidavit of support.
• You must show half of the amount in liquid funds. Do not upload a W2 or Pay Stubs as the only document.

Other documentation may be requested. Falsified documentation will lead to your application being denied.

View our tuition and fees page and scroll down to Executive programs.

MS in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics, Information Technology and Cybersecurity, and Health Informatics = 36 Credits or $20,185

MBA and MS in Information Technology Project Management = 40 credits or $22,225

$510 per credit
$365 fee per term

Per-term cost for seven credits is $3,935. Each term, you will be taking seven credits. Final term, you will take only five credits for MBA and Information Technology Project Management or eight credits for the other MS programs. Books and supplies are estimated to cost $900 per year.

Please see below for next steps after admission:

Next Steps for SEVIS Transfer Students

Next Steps for Continuing Executive Students

Information about Executive Residencies

Information about the Employment Agreement Form (EAF)

Life at NEC

Student Life and Activities

Office of Student Empowerment and Leadership