How to Apply - International Seminary Students

Bethel Seminary is a vibrant, Christ-centered educational community. Our students bring unique backgrounds and interests, but share a common goal: to become whole and holy persons. It's a transformational journey-working hard in our studies, growing deeper in faith, and serving our community.

We serve a diverse student population from two campuses in the United States and electronically through a variety of online programs. The University student body consists of 6,600 men and women from 49 states and 31 countries.

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Steps to Apply

Complete the online application
Official college or university transcripts
Bethel Seminary applicants must be college graduates. Submit official grade transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (not photo copies or emailed copies). They are to be sent directly from your school to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at Bethel Seminary. If you did not attend college in the U.S., you are required to have your transcripts evaluated by one of the members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants must receive a score of at least 87 on the internet-based test. Exceptions will be considered for those whose entire educational program has been done in English.
Complete the Certification of Finances form
Photocopied verification of all financial statements and bank records must be returned to us with this form.
Apply for student visa (F-1) from the U.S. Embassy of your home country
To receive an F-1 Visa, a student must have an I-20 form which will be issued by Bethel Seminary upon acceptance.
Send all correspondence to:
Office of Admissions & Recruitment
Bethel Seminary
3949 Bethel Dr.
St. Paul, MN 55112
USA