The Art Institute of Pittsburgh welcomes students from abroad. If you reside outside of the United States, and are interested in attending The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, our International Student Advisor will provide you with information on admissions, immigration, orientation, and student services.

International students drawn to The Art Institute of Pittsburgh come from many countries. Currently, we have students from Brazil, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, People's Republic of China, Poland, South Korea, Turkey, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

All international applicants to The Art Institute of Pittsburgh must meet the same admissions standards as all other students. Additionally, international students must demonstrate competence in the English language by one of the following standards: graduation from a secondary or post secondary institution whose primary language of instruction was English, a minimum score of 500 on the written / 173 on the computer-based TOEFL or an equivalent level of English proficiency from an approved English as a Second Language (ESL) program, or proof of successful completion of a minimum of two quarters of post secondary coursework at an accredited institution in which English was the language of instruction.

Admissions Requirements for F-1 Non-Immigrant Students

An international student seeking to enroll at The Art Institute in valid F-1 non-immigrant status must submit each of the following items:

• A complete and signed Application for Admission Form including the 150-word essay;
• A completed and signed Enrollment Agreement;
• Original or official copies of all educational transcripts (high school and, if applicable, post-secondary level academic records) and diplomas. These educational transcripts and diplomas must be prepared in English or include a complete and official English translation;
• Proof of English language proficiency (See above for what constitutes proof);
• A completed and signed Sponsor's Statement of Financial Support (this is not required if the student is self-sponsored);
• Official Bank Statements. Bank statements must verify sufficient funds to cover the cost of the educational program as well as all living expenses;
• A U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee and a U.S. $100 refundable tuition deposit;
• A photocopy of the student's passport to provide proof of birth date and citizenship (Students outside the United States who have not yet acquired a passport will need to submit a copy of their birth certificate);
• For all applicants residing in the United States at the time of application: a photocopy of the visa page contained within the student's passport as well as a photocopy of the student's I/94 arrival departure record (both sides);
• For all applicants residing in the United States at the time of application in either F, M, or J non-immigrant classification: written confirmation of non-immigrant status at previous school attended before transferring to The Art Institute;
• Proof of Health Insurance. Students who do not possess health insurance upon applying to The Art Institute must be prepared to purchase health insurance through an approved Art Institute provider upon commencement of studies.

If an international student is transferring from a college or university in the United States, the following information is also required:

• A copy of the current F-1 student visa;
• A copy of the front and back of the Form I-20 issued by the previously attended institution;
• A copy of the form I-94 from the student's passport;
• The International Student Transfer Clearance Form.