International Admissions
Ready to start your application as an international student?
All international students who are interested in applying to a program in the School of Emerging Media and Technology will complete the application process with International Admissions. Follow the links below to get learn more about the application process at Kent State University.
International First-Year Students
As a new, first-year undergraduate international applicant, you must finish secondary school in your home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university. Select this option to view admissions requirements and start the application process for a Emerging Media and Technology Bachelor of Science degree.
Undergraduate International Transfer Students
If you have previously taken post-secondary or college-level courses, or if you are already enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution, then you are required to apply as a transfer student. Select this option to view admissions requirements and start the transfer application process for a Emerging Media and Technology Bachelor of Science degree.
Graduate International Students
Choose this option if you are interested in pursuing a Emerging Media and Technology Master of Science degree.
STEM STATUS
The Emerging Media & Technology Master of Science degree is considered a STEM degree, and therefore does qualify for the 24-month STEM extension on Optional Practical Training (OPT).
More specifically, the EMAT M.S. degree falls under the broad United States government category of "Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies," and is assigned Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code 303101 Human Computer Interaction. This program classification is included in the STEM designated degree program list from the US Department of Homeland Security.
Questions About Applying?
If you have questions about completing your application, please contact the International Admissions office. They can be reached at intladm@kent.edu or (330) 672-7970.
If you have questions about the School of Emerging Media and Technology or our programs, please contact our office at emat@kent.edu or (330) 672-9105.