Please check our application guidelines for more information.
Application deadlines are roughly four weeks prior to the start of a term, although if you are also applying for financial aid we ask that you apply at least eight to ten weeks prior. This is a later deadline than usual for such programs, not only because of our smaller size, but also because we have jettisoned the traditional letters of reference (they often delay the process and are almost always glowing; we ask instead for the name and contact address of your official academic adviser in cases where we are unsure). You will also note that we do not impose a minimum GPA requirement because we have found that these vary between institutions, between departments in the same institution, and between teachers and courses within the same department. All of these things are taken into consideration but not under any artificial criteria. Likewise, you are free to expand upon your interest in studying with us, but we do not require a separate essay of minimum length. Basically, good academic standing – a virtual certainty that you will complete your first degree without significant incidence of “non-passing” grades – and a desire to study abroad are the key elements for you to have a successful experience, and hence for ALBA to admit you to the program.