How much does the Visiting International Scholar (VIS) program cost? –
The program is $1000.00 per month or discounted rate of $11,000.00 per year for a 12 month visit. Visits shorter than two weeks are free.
Are scholarships or funding available for the VIS program? –
How much should I expect to pay whole I’m at UNC as a Visiting International Scholar? –
Do you provide housing? –
How long does it take to obtain my official acceptance and documentation to enter the United States? –
Can my family members come with me? –
Do I need to be a nurse or a nursing student? –
What am I expected to do as a VIS? –
Is an English test score mandatory? –
There are two options where an English test is not needed.
1) If you completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree within the past 10 years at a recognized institution of higher learning in the U.S. a copy of the diploma or transcript indicating degree conferred will suffice.
2) If you graduated from a country outside the U.S. within the past 10 years where the language of instruction is English, an English transcript showing degree conferred and when is sufficient. If the transcript does not state the language of instructions were in English, you need to submit an official letter from the institution’s registrar confirming you attended the institution and the language of instruction was English.
If an English test is needed, you can use one of the approved English Tests listed below:
- TOEFL
- Minimum Score: 65
- https://www.ets.org/toefl
- IELTS
- Minimum Score: 6
- https://www.ielts.org/en-us/book-a-test/how-do-i-register
- CEFR
- Minimum Score: B2
- http://cambridgemichigan.org/test-takers/tests/
- ECCE, ECPE, MELALB, or MET
- ACTFL OPI or ACTFL OPIc
- Minimum Score: B2
- https://www.languagetesting.com/language-selection
- (Due to their swift turnaround time and ease of access Language Testing International is recommended when a scholar does not have another means to document English Language. Average cost is $105-159)
- TOEIC
- Minimum Score: 650
- https://www.ets.org/epn_directory
PLEASE NOTE: These scores are the minimum required to meet the U.S. Department of State’s regulations for J-1 Exchange Visitors.