The University of Detroit Mercy is committed to providing financial aid opportunities for international undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships and grants are available to help students cover tuition and living expenses, ensuring access to quality education in a supportive environment rooted in Catholic values.

The University of Detroit Mercy welcomes international students and strives to provide support throughout the admissions and financial aid processes.

If you are an international student and need financial assistance, apply now!

Admission Deadlines

Undergraduate Freshman Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Early Action — November 1
  • Scholarship Priority — December 1
  • Regular/Rolling Admission — March 1
  • 5-Year Physician Assistant — January 15
  • 7-Year Dental — January 15
• Winter Semester — October 1
• Spring/Summer Semester — April 1

Undergraduate Transfer Deadlines

• Fall — May 1
• Winter — September 1
• Summer — March 1

Graduate Program Deadlines

• Fall — May 1
• Winter — September 1
• Summer — March 1

Note: Some graduate programs may have earlier deadlines — applicants must check the department webpage.

Key Details

• Funding Type: Partially Funded
• Host Institution: The University of Detroit Mercy
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Undergraduate and graduate students
• Field of Study: Various disciplines
• Study Level: Undergraduate and graduate levels
• Host Country: United States

Benefits and Financial Aids

By applying to the University of Detroit Mercy, students may benefit from the financial aid and scholarships as follows:

Canadian Undergraduate International Students:

• Freshman Scholarships:
  • Available for full-time enrolled first-year students at Detroit Mercy.
  • Awarded based on cumulative high school GPA.
  • Values up to $10,000 per academic year.
  • Renewable scholarships are split evenly over fall and winter terms.
  • It cannot be combined with other university grants or discounts.
• Transfer Grants:
  • This grant is available to full-time transfer students from accredited U.S. or Canadian colleges.
  • Grants based on cumulative GPA in college
  • Amounts range from $1,000 to $9,000 per academic year.
  • Renewable grants are split evenly over fall and winter terms.
  • It cannot be combined with other university grants or discounts.

International Undergraduate Students:

• First-year Students:
  • Detroit Mercy scholarship is based on high school GPA.
  • Up to $10,000 per academic year, paid evenly over fall and winter terms. Scholarships are renewable.
  • Students from a U.S. high school affiliation or a foreign high school can apply.
  • English Proficiency is required for students from foreign high schools.
  • ALCP classes do not contribute to full-time enrollment status or eligibility for discounts.
• Transfer Students:
  • Detroit Mercy grant is based on college GPA.
  • The value of the grants varies based on GPA and enrollment status.
  • The grants are renewable.
  • Transfer students from accredited U.S. colleges/universities or foreign high schools are eligible to apply.
  • English Proficiency is required for students from foreign colleges.
  • ALCP classes do not contribute to full-time enrollment status or eligibility for discounts.

International Graduate Students:

• Upon review by the Academic Department or College, graduate students may qualify for teaching or research assistantships.
• Assistantships are typically awarded to newly admitted, first-term, international graduate students.
• The American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) classes are not eligible for scholarships or discounts and do not count toward full-time enrollment status.
• Students in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program scoring 600 or better on the GMAT qualify for a half-tuition scholarship.
• Applicants must submit qualifying GMAT scores to the Admissions Office to qualify.
• The scholarship only applies to MBA programs and cannot be combined with other grants, scholarships, or tuition discounts.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirnemnts:

Undergraduate (Freshman)

• Open to international students who have completed high school or have no previous college coursework.
• Applicants must meet English proficiency requirements: TOEFL iBT: 81 | IELTS: 6.5 | Duolingo: 105
• SAT/ACT scores are optional.
• Nursing applicants whose first language is not English must score at least TOEFL iBT 83.

Undergraduate (Transfer)

• Open to students who have completed college-level coursework at another institution.
• Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation agency (e.g., Scholaro, SpanTran, ECE, WES).
• Coursework completed in English-speaking countries (U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, or Ontario, Canada) does not require evaluation.

Graduate

• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Must meet English proficiency requirements: TOEFL iBT 81 | IELTS 6.5 | Duolingo 105.
• GRE required only for MBA applicants.
• Some programs may have earlier deadlines; applicants should check department webpages.

Immigration Eligibility

• Must be eligible for an F-1 student visa.
• Must provide proof of financial capability to cover first-year tuition and living expenses.
• Must hold a valid passport (at least one year beyond intended stay).

Required Materials

For All Applicants

• Application Form: Submit online via udmercy.edu/admission-portal.
• Passport Copy: Include visa page if currently in the U.S.
• Bank Statement: Showing ability to pay first-year tuition, living, and health costs.
• Statement of Financial Support: Required if the bank statement is in a sponsor’s name.

Undergraduate (Freshman)

• Official high school transcript
• 250-word essay on any topic
• Letter of recommendation
• Optional: SAT/ACT scores

Undergraduate (Transfer)

• Transcript evaluation for each college attended (from a NACES/AICE-approved agency)
• Bank statement and Statement of Financial Support (if applicable)

Graduate

• Transcript evaluation for each college attended
• CV or résumé
• Two letters of recommendation
• GRE (MBA only)
• Bank statement and Statement of Financial Support (if applicable)

English Language Support: Students not meeting proficiency may enroll in the American Language and Culture Program until sufficient English skills are achieved.

How to Apply?

• Apply for admission to the University of Detroit Mercy.
• Follow specific instructions for scholarship applications if applicable.
• Complete required documentation, including transcripts, CV/resume, and financial statements.

Apply Now

Please visit the University of Detroit Mercy website for further details on the University of Detroit Mercy Scholarships. More admission information is available here.

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