University of New Mexico

Below is the New Mexico University admission requirements for international students:Prospective students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores during the application procedure. However, it is suggested that taking tests can help students during scholarship selection if students have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to 3.5. Students are required to have a high school certificate or Diploma from a recognised school or institution. Secondary (X) and Higher Secondary (XII) Certificates are requiredThe English language requirements for international students are given below:English Language TestsMinimum Score RequirementsIELTS6.0 or moreTOEFL iBT68 or moreDET95 or moreSAT (Reading/Writing)500 or abovePostgraduate requirements:  Students are required to have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university. The English language requirements for graduate students are given below:English Language TestsMinimum Score RequirementsIELTS6.5 or moreTOEFL iBT79 or moreDET105 or more

Below are the qualifications an applicant must have before applying for the University of New Mexico:Applicants must be full-time students to avail of the scholarships.Prospective students must have a good GPA, a minimum of 3.5 GPA on a US scale in upper secondary/ high school coursework  OR  3.0 GPA on a US scale AND either an ACT score of 26 or SAT score of 1240 Non-immigrant visa status (Preference is given to student visa holders- F1 or J1.) Lastly, students are automatically considered, which means international students will only be offered one scholarship and can’t combine the aforementioned awards with any other UNM scholarship. 

No, the University of Mexico is not free, as international students must pay tuition fees. However, the university is a public university and provides various financial support for international students. The UNM also stated to keep tuition costs low—for International Students making it easier for them. Below are some of the scholarships provided by UNM for international students: UNM offers scholarship options to international undergraduate and postgraduate students, which are:Undergraduate Scholarships: The undergraduate scholarships for international students are:International Amigo Scholarship – Students are automatically considered for this scholarship based on their academic excellence. Undergraduate students are required to have a GPA of 3.0 to 3.5 in upper secondary coursework or a SAT score of 1240, and an ACT score of 26 is required for this scholarship.Leadership Scholarship – This scholarship is offered to undergraduate international students. Students are required to have a GPA of 3.0 in their high school coursework.Postgraduate Scholarships: The postgraduate scholarship offered to international students is the International Amigo Scholarship. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship based on their academic excellence. The amount of the scholarship varies. Graduate students are required to have a GPA of 3.0 in their previous undergraduate degrees.