Coming to OU
We welcome all international students and their families! Two thousand international students and their families representing more than 130 countries call the University of Oklahoma (OU) their home away from home. The OU Office of International Student Services (OU ISS) is here to support you. Thank you for considering the University of Oklahoma as the next step in your educational career.
Prospective students
If you have not yet been admitted to the University of Oklahoma, visit the links below to learn more about the admissions process.
Masters or Doctorate (Graduate)
Newly admitted students
If you have already applied and been admitted to the University of Oklahoma, congrautulations! We look forward to welcoming you to our campus.
Before you arrive, there is a lot for you to prepare. Learn more about your next steps at the link below.
Important Information for F-2 visa holders
As an F-2 visa holder, you are limited to part time enrollment only and you are not allowed to work at all per US Federal Immigration Regulations (more information here). For your admission application, you must complete the Affidavit for Study in F-2 status to confirm you understand and will abide by the enrollment restrictions in accordance with US Federal Immigration Regulations. Below is the maximum number of hours you may enroll in at OU.
| Degree Level |
Maximum hours |
| Bachelor | 11 hours |
| Master, Doctorate, Juris Doctorate | 8 hours |
| Intensive English instruction |
17 clock hours |
Part time study is not possible for the Graduate English Pathway (GEP) program per the OU Graduate College.
