North American University
- Private
North American University: international tuition 15,436 USD per year, one-year total cost 27,981 USD. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
Yes: a Vietnamese international freshman may receive an NAU Academic Merit Scholarship at admission, with published amounts from $12,000 to $22,000 based on achievement. The need-based Economic Hardship Grant is unavailable in the first year because two NAU semesters are required.
Getting in. Neither the school's site nor College Scorecard gives an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 27,981 USD, before any scholarship. 8 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/7. You apply through NAU Application Portal. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at North American University?
International tuition is 15,436 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 27,981 USD.
Does North American University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes: a Vietnamese international freshman may receive an NAU Academic Merit Scholarship at admission, with published amounts from $12,000 to $22,000 based on achievement. The need-based Economic Hardship Grant is unavailable in the first year because two NAU semesters are required.
What English scores does North American University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearAlthough merit scholarships are awarded upon admission, the page requires students to submit supporting documents for institutional scholarships, so it does not establish that no separate application or materials are needed.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether ability to pay is considered in international admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe provided pages do not require a CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Board Academic Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page20,000 USD/year≈ ₫522M
NAU states that Academic Merit Scholarships are for international freshmen; the published criteria do not exclude Vietnamese students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Fall – July 15; Spring – December 15
Economic Hardship GrantNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool pageVaries
This grant is available to international students, but a new freshman cannot apply until attending NAU for at least two semesters.
- Renewable in later years
Exceptional Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool pageVaries
EMS is available only to international students, so a Vietnamese student may qualify if they meet the committee’s criteria.
- Renewable in later years
Foundation Academic Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page12,000 USD/year≈ ₫313M
NAU states that Academic Merit Scholarships are for international freshmen; the published criteria do not exclude Vietnamese students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Fall – July 15; Spring – December 15
NAU Academic Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page22,000 USD/year≈ ₫574M
NAU states that Academic Merit Scholarships are for international freshmen; the published criteria do not exclude Vietnamese students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Fall – July 15; Spring – December 15
Provost Academic Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page17,000 USD/year≈ ₫443M
NAU states that Academic Merit Scholarships are for international freshmen; the published criteria do not exclude Vietnamese students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Fall – July 15; Spring – December 15
Stafford Academic Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page14,000 USD/year≈ ₫365M
NAU states that Academic Merit Scholarships are for international freshmen; the published criteria do not exclude Vietnamese students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Fall – July 15; Spring – December 15
Tier II Athletic ScholarshipTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page4,000 USD≈ ₫104M
NAU states that Tier II is for incoming or current international undergraduates; the student must qualify as an athlete.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data