Information for International Students

Financial Documents

• International M.S. applicants and some Ph.D. applicants with an international government scholarship must provide proof of ability to pay tuition/fees and living expenses for the first year. For the 2023-2024 academic year, this amount is $39,537. Applicants who will receive a competitive scholarship must provide proof of $29,721. Spouse is an additional $6,948 and each child is $3,474. More information is available on the program specific pages. Documents cannot be older than 6 months. If the financial proof/bank statement is in a name other than the applicant, we require a letter from the financial sponsor or Financial Affidavit accepting financial responsibility for tuition/fees and living expenses.
• Applicants with scholarships awarded by their home countries, such as Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission, must still submit a Sponsored Student Statement of Understanding AND the government Financial Guarantee Letter. Applicants with dependents who will require an I-20 must also submit a sponsor letter and bank statement showing a minimum amount of $7,500 USD for each dependent (see information above).
• Download the Sponsored Student Statement of Understanding

Estimated Expenses

The university estimates minimum graduate expenses for twelve months to be approximately $36,144. This amount applies to all programs but please keep in mind that actual expenses vary greatly according to: 

• Tuition
• Fees
• Number of courses taken
• Scholarships
• In-State or Out-of-State Tuition

The university also reserves the right to make changes in tuition and fees at any time. Students on F-1 visas should have at least $4,000 in their possession upon arrival. We recommend that you bring as much of the amount in cash (Travelers Checks, etc.) as you are allowed to transfer.

NOTE: All checks drawn on foreign banks may require as long as three weeks for processing before money will be released. Please plan accordingly.

Tuition and fee payments are due before classes start.  Payment information by semester can be found at the TTUHSC Office of the Bursar:

Student Business Services Main Site

Student Business Services Tuition Estimates

English as a Second Language

TTU is now affiliated with the ELS Center in Lubbock and students and spouses interested in English as a second language classes can contact ELS at:

ELS
1921 Broadway Ave.
Lubbock, TX  U.S.A.
806-787-4231
ELS Online

Non-Academic Requirements

F-1 STUDENT VISAS
If you live overseas and have not yet applied for your visa, please submit your acceptance letter, a valid passport, evidence of payment of the SEVIS fee, proof of financial support, and the I-20 form to the nearest U.S. Consulate or Embassy to apply for the F-1 student visa. Please check the web page of the U.S. Consulate website for any special local requirements. Do not attempt to enter the United States any earlier than 30 days before the report date in item 5 of your I-20. If you do, you may be rejected for entry into the U.S. and will have to return to your home country. The report date cannot be more than 30 days before your first day of class.

If there is a problem with the I-20, please contact the Office of International Affairs at I20@ttu.edu as soon as possible and before you depart for the United States.

All new and transfer students are encouraged to keep up with any new immigration information by going to the Office of International Affairs website.

Within 15 days of your date of entry, you must report to our Designated School Official, attend both international student and GSBS orientations, and register for classes.

IMPORTANT: F1 status is required to enroll. If you hold or will hold a status other than F1, please contact us at graduate.school@ttuhsc.edu.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center does not refund the SEVIS fee.

F-1 TRANSFER STUDENTS
If you are transferring to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as an F-1 student from another U.S. institution, please notify your foreign student advisor or Designated School Official (DSO) at your current school of your intention to transfer. Your school will then release your SEVIS record. International Student Advisor’s form are available on the Office of International Affairs website.

NOTE
Any international student who intends to study at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center must understand that, if admitted, s/he is responsible for keeping themselves in status with the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the U.S. Department of Justice and for otherwise abiding by federal, state, and University laws and regulations. Disregard for any of the above is possible grounds for dismissal for the Health Sciences Center as well as whatever other penalties might be imposed under the terms of the respective laws.

In the case of prospective transfer students from other US institutions, the student is responsible for ensuring that s/he is in status with the Immigration and Naturalization Service prior to being enrolled at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences located at 3601 4th Street, MS 6206 Lubbock, TX 79430.

Services and Programs

Office of International Affairs (OIA)

• Dedicated to serving the needs of international students. They are the main caretakers and legal troubleshooters of your stay in the United States.
• Visas - For eligibility and requirements, please see the OIA information on the Student Visa Process here.

English and Speech Courses

• Texas Tech University offers English and speech courses for students requiring additional language courses after admissions.
• Special cross-cultural courses are also offered through the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Speech Communication.

Numerous opportunities are available for international students who would like to learn more about American society:International Friends Program
Speakers Bureau
International Women's Association
Hands Across Nations
Mayor's Award of Honorary Ambassadorship 

Recommendations

Please see our Recommendations for Arriving International Students page for more information on what to do once you are starting your GSBS journey.