Univresity of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas (both in Minnesota and Houston) offers a strong foundation for career success, with a high percentage of students securing full-time job offers within six months of graduation. They also provide extensive career development services, including internships, job search assistance, and career treks. 

Career Development Services:

• The University of St. Thomas's Career Development Center offers a wide range of support, including:
• Internship and job search assistance, including access to Handshake. 
• Career treks to explore different industries. 
• Connections with employers and alumni. 
• Career counseling and mentoring. 

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

English Proficiency Requirements
St. Thomas policy requires international students to prove a minimum level of English proficiency for university level studies.

Native English speakers from the following countries are exempted from this requirement: English-speaking Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth Caribbean Countries.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following qualifications. Score reports must be sent to St. Thomas directly from the testing center and must not be more than 2 years old.

• TOEFL iBT: Total score of 80 or higher for direct admission.
• IELTS: Total score of 6.5 or higher for direct admission.
• Duolingo English Test: Score of 105 or higher for direct admission.
• Minnesota English Language Program (MELP): Successful completion of all required Level 4: Advanced ESL classes.
• ELS Language Center: Level 112 completion certificate with minimum GPA of 2.25 for direct admission.
• SAT: 500 or higher on Evidence Based Reading and Writing for direct admission.
• ACT: 21 or higher on both English AND Reading sections for direct admission.
• Pearson PTE Academic: Score of 53 or higher.
• Oxford Test of English: Total score of 135 or higher for direct admission.
• Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 proficiency, C1 Business Higher, B2 Business Vantage): Total score of 176 or higher for direct admission.
• GTEC CBT: Score of 1200 or higher
• International Baccalaureate (IB): HL English score of 4 or higher
• AP exam: score of 4 or higher in English Literature/Composition
• Transfer of 28 credits or more from an accredited U.S. college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• West African Exams Council Senior School Certificate: B3 or higher on English for direct admission.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): B+ on English for direct admission.