University of Dallas – Emerge Education International

The University of Dallas delivers a values-driven education rooted in the liberal arts, critical thinking, and global perspectives. International students benefit from expert faculty, a close-knit community, and career-focused programs in high-demand fields. Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, UD offers hands-on learning, professional networking, and a dynamic environment that prepares students for global success.

Rankings: #229 Best Colleges for Business in America (Niche)
College of Distinction – Gupta College of Business
#6 Best Value Schools (US News)
#86 Best Colleges for Biology in America (Niche)

School size: Total enrollment of 2,538 students

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, TX

Corporate Hub: Home to some of the world’s largest and most recognizable companies, like AT&T, Deloitte, American Airlines, Lockheed Martin, Baylor Scott & White Health, and Tenet Healthcare

Nearby attractions: Dallas Arts District, White Rock Lake, Mandalay Canal Walk at Las Colinas, Reunion Tower, and the Dallas World Aquarium

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Programs

Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business

Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts

Constantin College of Liberal Arts

Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business

Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts

Constantin College of Liberal Arts

Cost of Attendance

The following provides you with estimated costs for your tuition at the University of Dallas. Please note: Total tuition and fees will vary depending on your selected program. We do not have on-campus meal plans/on on-campus housing for graduate students.

$ 46,052-55,412 /year

Tuition: $1,040/credit
This is an estimate only. Other costs and fees may apply. Housing and food estimates reflect the local economy.

$ 68,726-76,208 /year

Tuition: $52,648/year
This is an estimate only. Other costs and fees may apply.

$ 33,620-55,412 /year

Tuition: $780-1,300/credit
This is an estimate only. Other costs and fees may apply.

For a detailed breakdown of costs and fees by program, please click Apply Now and complete the form.

Scholarships

Explore scholarship opportunities that the University of Dallas offers.

Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business Graduate Scholarship

New students who have demonstrated significant achievements may be selected to receive an exclusive tuition discount of 20% off per credit hour for the remainder of their program.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

Be admitted to the MBA or MS program within the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business (Graduate certificate and non-degree seeking students are not eligible.)
Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per term.
Remain in good academic standing.
Meet the following application deadlines (only applicants who have submitted all required application documents and fees will be considered):

Application Completion Deadlines:

Fall Applicants: July 1 (Fall term begins in August and ends in December)
Spring Applicants: December 1 (Spring term begins in January and ends in April)
Summer Applicants: April 1 (Summer term begins in May or June and ends in August)

If your application is considered complete by the above deadlines, you will be automatically considered for a scholarship (no additional application required).

Gupta College of Business Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships

Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business Graduate Scholarship

New students who have demonstrated significant achievements may be selected to receive an exclusive tuition discount of 20% off per credit hour for the remainder of their program.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

Be admitted to the MBA or MS program within the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business (Graduate certificate and non-degree seeking students are not eligible.)
Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per term.
Remain in good academic standing.
Meet the following application deadlines (only applicants who have submitted all required application documents and fees will be considered):

Application Completion Deadlines:

Fall Applicants: July 1 (Fall term begins in August and ends in December)
Spring Applicants: December 1 (Spring term begins in January and ends in April)
Summer Applicants: April 1 (Summer term begins in May or June and ends in August)

If your application is considered complete by the above deadlines, you will be automatically considered for a scholarship (no additional application required).

Automatic Merit Awards & Grants

UDallas awards automatic merit scholarships of up to $35,000 per year to qualified incoming freshmen at the time of admission. These scholarships are based on the application for admission and transcripts/GPA, and are completely funded by UDallas. No additional application is required. Amounts listed below are for students starting classes in fall 2025 or later.

All UDallas non-need-based scholarships and grants are reserved for full-time undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor’s degree.

Renewal requires an annual minimum cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment status. A student may compete or be eligible for a combination of non-need-based scholarships and grants but, when combined, cannot exceed tuition unless otherwise noted. The number of scholarships awarded is not limited.

Note: Scholarships and grants may be combined with federal and state grants, not to exceed full tuition.

Academic Scholarships

Amount: Up to $35,000 per year, renewable

At the time of admission, academic scholarships up to $25,000 per year are awarded to qualified freshmen based on either the highest test score (or superscore) or the weighted or non-weighted GPA. Complete your application for admission and send your high school transcripts to discover your merit award.

GPA	Scholarship Amount
4.4 or higher	$35,000/Year
4.20-4.39	$33,000/Year
3.90-4.19	$31,000/Year
3.60-3.89	$28,000/Year
3.0-3.59	$25,000/Year

Transfer Scholarships

Amount: $25,000- $33,000
Eligibility: Transfers

Fall Entry Deadline: August 1
Spring Entry Deadline: January 1

Scholarship	GPA	Amount
Elite Transfer Scholarship	3.75 or higher	$33,000/Year
Premier Transfer Scholarship	3.5-3.749	$29,000/Year
Select Transfer Scholarship	3.0-3.49	$25,000/Year

Visit Grant

Amount: $1,000 toward first-year tuition.

A grant of $1,000 is awarded to prospective students who visit UDallas; limited to one per student.

Full-Tuition Scholarships

Online applications open October 1 and are due December 15.

UDallas offers 13 full-tuition, competitive scholarships, renewable for all four years, to high school seniors.

Full-Tuition Scholars of Excellence & Crusader Scholarships

Eligibility: Any incoming full-time undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor’s degree
Deadline: December 15

All applicants are invited to apply for our most prestigious scholarship competition. Eight scholarships are available. Those with the most outstanding academic accomplishments will compete for full tuition awards in Scholars of Excellence, and applicants who stand out as offering a unique contribution to the culture and community of the University of Dallas will compete in the Crusader Scholarship contest, with a creative and expressive component.

Full-Tuition Disciplinary Scholarships

Eligibility: Students who show outstanding potential for studying some of the most popular academic disciplines below.
Deadline: December 15

Four Full-Tuition Disciplinary Scholarships are available, one for each discipline.

Philosophy/Politics	English
Business	Biology/Chemistry/Biochemistry

Other Undergraduate Scholarships

Departmental Scholarships

Amount: $1,000 – $5,000 per year
Eligibility: High school seniors and transfer students

This distinguished departmental recognition can be added to any academic scholarship and is renewable for up to eight semesters. Although many applicants may be qualified in multiple subject areas, each student may only apply for one award.

Art	Classics (Latin/Greek)	Computer Science
Drama	French	German
Italian	Mathematics	Music
Physics	Spanish

Students must apply for admission to the University of Dallas.
This distinguished departmental recognition can be added to any academic scholarship up to but not exceeding full-tuition and is renewable for up to eight semesters.
Although many applicants may be qualified in multiple subject areas, each student may only apply for one award and a departmental scholarship may not be added on top of a full-tuition scholarship.
Students are not required to major in the selected department to receive or maintain the scholarship.
The application deadline is December 15. The last day to complete your application with any additional requirements such as an interview (in person or online), test, or submission of work is January 15, 2025. Drama departmental scholarship audition deadline is March 1.
Although not all scholarships require it, if you plan on interviewing during a personalized visit, please submit all materials and your complete application at least two weeks prior to your visit.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Amount: $2,000/Year

Eligibility: Transfer

Fall Entry Deadline: July 1
Spring Entry Deadline: January 1

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is given to members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society who:

- Transfer from a two-year institution.
- Have completed a minimum of twenty-four credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from their Phi Theta Kappa advisor, or submit a copy of their Phi Theta Kappa membership card, or have PTK membership noted on their official college transcript.
Students who meet all three of these requirements are guaranteed a $2,000 achievement scholarship in addition to any University of Dallas merit scholarship that they may be eligible for.

To Apply:

Students must submit a letter of recommendation from their chapter advisor in addition to their admission application in order to be eligible for the award. If PTK membership is noted on a student’s official college transcript, or if the student submits a copy of their Phi Theta Kapp membership card, a letter of recommendation is no longer necessary. Applications must be submitted by January 1st to be considered for the spring semester or by July 1st to be considered for the fall.
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship requires official documentation of Phi Theta Kappa membership and 24 or more community college credit hours earned after high school graduation.

Endowment Scholarships

Due to the generosity of our endowment fund donors, we are able to offer multiple scholarships to students. Recipients will be chosen based on the specific requirements of each endowment fund.

Deadline: Applications must be received by 11:59 pm CDT, Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be incoming or current, full-time undergraduate University of Dallas students. for the 2025/2026 academic year.

No essay is required, simply complete the application below.

It is not required to submit a FAFSA or have financial need to apply. However, some scholarships give priority to students whose FAFSAs demonstrate need. If you have not yet submitted a 2025-26 FAFSA and would like to, you still have time to do so before the scholarship deadline.

Senator William R. Haine Leadership Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to one student at the University of Dallas for the 2025/2026 year. The award may cover tuition and/or room and board, as needed. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated need and are incoming freshmen or rising sophomores enrolled in the UD core curriculum for the 2025/26 year.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be incomng, or current full-time undergraduate University of Dallas students.
Applicants must have filed one of the following:
- 2025/2026 FASFA
- 2025/2026 TASFA
- CSS profile

Requirements:

Within the application below, students must submit an essay of 500-700 words on the following topic:

How would you integrate the University of Dallas motto “Veritatem Justitiam Diligite” into the work of public service?

In your essay, you should detail your understanding of Public Service as well as expound upon your participation in activities which served the public.

You may offer supplementary material such as resumes or curriculum vitae which describe your public service activities (attach in application below).

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Admission Requirements

Graduate Business Application Requirements

In order to be considered for admission to the University of Dallas, International students must submit:

The online application
Current resume/CV
Cumulative Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale
Unofficial transcripts (with certified English translations), showing all secondary and post-secondary courses and grades.
Official transcripts showing all secondary and post-secondary courses and grades must be submitted prior to your first term of enrollment. Official international transcripts must be sent through an approved transcript evaluation service, including:
- International Education Evaluations
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- SpanTran
- Transcript Research
- World Education Services (WES)
For students from non-English speaking countries send your preferred English Language Proficiency exam from the list below:
- TOEFL minimum scores for application review: 80 for Internet-based test only.
- IELTS minimum score for application review: 6.5.
- Duolingo English test minimum score for application review: 110
- MET 55+
- PTE Academic 67+
- iTEP 3.9+
- Note: Conditional admission not offered by the University of Dallas. Students must apply English-ready.
Submit your $50 application fee. If completing an online application, you may submit payment electronically. Use code Emerge25 to waive.
Submit a copy of your passport (if available).

If you still have questions about applying as an International student, visit our International Student Frequently Asked Questions page or contact an admission counselor.

Once admitted, international students must complete the Confirmation of Financial Resources Form and provide a certified bank statement (not required for lawful permanent residents or those of H-4, E-2, G-2, L-2 status).

Graduate Business Application Requirements

In order to be considered for admission to the University of Dallas, International students must submit:

The online Common Application, including the essay.
Current resume/CV
Cumulative Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale
Unofficial transcripts (with certified English translations), showing all secondary and post-secondary courses and grades.
Official transcripts showing all secondary and post-secondary courses and grades. International transcripts must be sent through an approved transcript evaluation service, including:
- International Education Evaluations
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- SpanTran
- Transcript Research
- World Education Services (WES)
For students from non-English speaking countries send your official results of the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English exam or your official ACT and/or SAT score reports:
- TOEFL minimum scores for application review: 80 for Internet-based test only.
- IELTS minimum score for application review: 6.5.
- Duolingo English test minimum score for application review: 110
- MET 55+
- PTE Academic 67+
- iTEP 3.9+ (only required for visa holders without U.S. degrees)
REQUIRED: Official ACT, SAT and/or CLT score reports. ACT and/or SAT score reports appearing on official high school transcripts are acceptable. Our ACT school code is 04234. Our SAT code is 6868.
- Conditional admission not offered by the University of Dallas. Students must apply English-ready.
- Note: If you are from a non-English speaking country and choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, this score will take the place of the English language proficiency exam requirement.
If you have taken college or university courses during high school, have an official copy of your final transcript forwarded directly to the University of Dallas.
Submit your $50 application fee or an official fee waiver form. If completing an online application, you may submit payment electronically. Use code Emerge25 to waive.
Submit a copy of your passport (if available).

If you still have questions about applying as an International student, visit our International Student Frequently Asked Questions page or contact an admission counselor at admissions@udallas.edu.

Once admitted, international students must complete the Confirmation of Financial Resources Form, certified by a bank official (not required for lawful permanent residents or those of H-4, E-2, G-2, L-2 status).

Braniff Graduate School Application Requirements

Complete your online application.
Pay the $50 application fee (non-refundable).
Unofficial transcripts for all U.S. colleges/universities attended. If granted admission, official transcripts will be required before you can register for classes.
Statement of Purpose. The statement of purpose (750 to 1000 words) should include the applicant’s program-specific reasons for pursuing graduate study at the University of Dallas, a brief history of the applicant’s intellectual development, and an indication of the applicant’s academic goals.
Sample of Academic Writing. Your writing sample is an essay (or portion of an essay) written for a university course in the proposed field of major study. The writing sample should not exceed 6,000 words.
If a sample from a university course is not available, a more current example of writing can be used.
A writing sample is not required for Art programs.
Two Letters of Recommendation.
Your recommenders’ contact information will be collected during the online application process. Each recommender will receive an email from UD requesting that they upload their letter of recommendation through a secure application portal.
Letters of recommendation may come from professors, supervisors, pastors, lay leaders, etc.
A recommendation from your supervisor is required for Master of Catholic School Leadership applicants.
GRE Test Scores.
GRE General Test Scores are required for the following programs: All Ph.D. programs, English, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology and Theology.
GRE General Test Scores should not be more than 5 years old.

Undergraduate Freshman Application Requirements

In order to be considered for admission to the University of Dallas, International students must submit:

The online Common Application, including the essay.
Counselor recommendation (via the Common Application).
University of Dallas Member Questions (via the Common Application).
Official transcripts showing all secondary and post-secondary courses and grades. International transcripts must be sent through an approved transcript evaluation service. Transcripts must be sent directly by your institution and by the evaluation service to UD; transcripts or international evaluations submitted by the applicant will be considered unofficial and will not fulfill this requirement. Approved services include:
- International Education Evaluations
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- SpanTran
- Transcript Research
- World Education Services (WES)
Submit national examination results and/or official notification of successful school completion.
For students from non-English speaking countries send your official results of the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English exam or your official ACT and/or SAT score reports: :
- TOEFL minimum scores for application review: 80 for Internet-based test only.
- IELTS minimum score for application review: 6.5.
- Duolingo English test minimum score for application review: 110
Official ACT, CLT and/or SAT score reports. ACT and/or SAT score reports appearing on official high school transcripts are acceptable. Our ACT school code is 04234. Our SAT code is 6868.
- Conditional admission not offered by the University of Dallas. Students must apply English-ready.
- Note: If you are from a non-English speaking country and choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, this score will take the place of the English language proficiency exam requirement.
If you have taken college or university courses during high school, have an official copy of your final transcript forwarded directly to the University of Dallas.
Submit your $50 application fee or an official fee waiver form. If completing an online application, you may submit payment electronically.
Submit a copy of your passport (if available).

If you still have questions about applying as an International student, visit our International Student Frequently Asked Questions page or contact an admission counselor at admissions@udallas.edu.

Once enrollment is confirmed, international students must complete the Confirmation of Financial Resources Form, certified by a bank official (not required for lawful permanent residents or those of H-4, E-2, G-2, L-2 status). Confirmed international students must also work with the International Student Services Office to obtain an I-20 and student visa.

Undergraduate Transfer Application Requirements

In order to be considered for admission to the University of Dallas as a transfer student, International students must submit:

The online Common Application, including the essay.
Academic Instructor Evaluation (via the Common Application).
University of Dallas Member Questions (via the Common Application).
Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended. International transcripts must be sent through an approved transcript evaluation service. Students with fewer than 24 hours of college credit must also submit national examination results and/or official transcripts from all secondary schools attended. These must also be translated by an approved transcript evaluation service. Approved services include:
- International Education Evaluations
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- SpanTran
- Transcript Research
- World Education Services (WES)
Send your official results of the TOEFL or IELTS for students from a non-English speaking country/university:
- TOEFL minimum scores for application review: 79 for Internet-based test only.
- IELTS minimum score for application review: 6.5.
- Conditional admission not offered by the University of Dallas. Students must apply English-ready. We reserve the right to request a TOEFL or IELTS score from any international student.
Submit your $50 application fee or an official fee waiver form. If completing an online application, you may submit payment electronically.
Submit a copy of your passport (if available).

Please note that transfer students must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA in order to be considered for admission.

If you still have questions about applying as an International student, visit our International Student Frequently Asked Questions page or contact an admission counselor at admissions@udallas.edu.

American Studies	Art, MA
Catechetical Ministry	Catholic School Leadership
Classical Education	Classics
English	Fine Arts (MFA)
Humanities	Pastoral Ministry
Philosophy	Politics
Psychology	Psychology (Clinical)
Teaching	Theological Studies (for Ministry)
Theology

Art History, BA	Biochemistry, BS (STEM)
Biology, BA and BS (STEM)	Business, BA and BS
Ceramics, BA	Chemistry, BA and BS (STEM)
Classical Philology, BA	Classics, BA
Comparative Literary Traditions, BA	Computer Science, BA and BS (STEM)
Drama, BA	Economics, BA and BS (STEM)
Education, BA	Engineering, BA and BS (STEM)
English, BA	French, BA
German, BA	History, BA
Interdisciplinary Studies, BA	Italian, BA
Mathematics, BA and BS (STEM)	Painting, BA
Philosophy, BA	Physics, BA and BS (STEM)
Politics, BA	Printmaking, BA
Psychology, BA	Sculpture, BA
Spanish, BA	Theology, BA

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