YOUR ADMISSIONS GUIDE
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01 / YOUR PATH TO HIU
Your admissions representative guides you through the process. These stages outline what to prepare and what happens next.
Ask about the program, its length, language of instruction, and costs. Let your representative know if you would like to transfer credits from previous studies.
Confirm your preferred language and complete the admission application. Review the catalog before signing agreements or making payments.
Open the application in your language ↓Submit the documents required for your degree level and arrange for your official transcripts to be sent. HIU will verify their authenticity.
All programs include an interview with admissions through Google Meet. Have your identification ready to verify your identity.
When applicable, sign the enrollment agreement, pay the enrollment fee, and sign the payment plan you receive by email.
After signing and activation of your record, you will receive instructions to activate your institutional account. Complete Mastering e-Learning and verification of the requirements for final admission.
Choose the language of the form to get started.
HIU application portal ↗02 / PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS
Identify the degree level you want to enter. Then review the general documentation requirements and the instructions for the country where you studied.
UNDERGRADUATE
You must be 18 years of age or older and submit a high school diploma, GED, or associate’s degree.
Graduation must be documented through an official transcript, GED record, or certified home-school documentation, as applicable.
GRADUATE
You need a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
Include a 1–2 page résumé covering your education, work experience, skills, and achievements.
GRADUATE
You need a master’s degree from a recognized institution.
Include a 1–2 page résumé and complete the additional doctoral admission procedure. Ask your representative for details.
An official transcript is the record of courses and grades issued by your institution.
Arrange for your previous institution to send your official transcript directly to HIU by email to admission.rep@hiuniversity.edu or by postal mail. The catalog requires official transcripts from every institution attended.
If you studied outside the United States, you must submit a course-by-course evaluation of your academic documents. HIU accepts only evaluations performed by agencies that are members of NACES or AICE.
MAILING ADDRESS
Humboldt International University03 / INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
If your academic documents were issued outside the United States, HIU requires an independent evaluation to determine their academic equivalency.
WHAT TO REQUEST
This report examines each course on your transcript. It allows HIU to review the equivalency of the academic level you attained and understand the subjects, credits, and grades earned.
Before paying, ask admissions which documents you must submit and how the report should be sent to HIU.
Choose an agency listed in the official NACES or AICE member directory.
Request a course-by-course evaluation, not just a translation or general evaluation.
Follow the agency’s and HIU’s instructions for the original transcript, English translation, and delivery of the final report.
AGENCIES ACCEPTED BY HIU
Check that the agency is currently listed in one of the official directories before purchasing the service. Membership may change.
YOUR PREVIOUS STUDIES COUNT
You may request an evaluation during admissions. Acceptance depends on the previous institution, your grades, and course equivalency. Credit transfer is not automatic.
Discuss your case with admissions ↗Up to this percentage
for associate’s and bachelor’s degrees
Up to this percentage
for master’s degrees
Up to this percentage
for doctoral degrees
These are maximum percentages of total credits; program restrictions may apply. The catalog requires grades of A or B and official documentation. Submit your request during the admission process and confirm submission deadlines.
Submit your official transcript and, for international studies, a translation and a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES or AICE member agency. If HIU cannot obtain your previous institution’s catalog, you must provide course descriptions. The academic decision is communicated after the evaluation.
The catalog states that transcripts must be submitted within the first 30 days after the start of the first course; confirm the exact date with admissions. If credits are denied, you may submit a written appeal to the academic dean within one week of notification; a response is expected within 5 business days.
04 / PLAN YOUR INVESTMENT
These amounts in U.S. dollars are from the catalog provided, dated August 24, 2026. Request the total cost of your program and your payment plan in writing.
The total depends on your program’s credits, any transfer credits approved by HIU, and applicable fees.
The enrollment fee is listed as nonrefundable, subject to exceptions in the cancellation policy. The transfer evaluation fee applies if you request that service. Other fees may apply depending on your situation.
The catalog provides for payment plans by month, semester, or program, subject to an agreement with the finance office. Institutional discounts, when applicable, must be reflected in the enrollment agreement and do not apply to fees or other charges. Review the cancellation and refund terms before signing or paying.
05 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If your situation needs an individual review, your representative can guide you on the next steps.
Talk to a representative ↗Chat on WhatsApp with an admissions representative during business hours in Miami, Florida (U.S. Eastern Time). Outside those hours, you can leave a message.
HIU offers programs in Spanish and English. Before receiving the application form, confirm your program’s language of instruction. If Spanish is your native language, the catalog does not require documentation of Spanish proficiency; otherwise, you must demonstrate it.
Also consider the language you will need in your profession. The catalog notes that studying in a language other than English may limit opportunities in positions that require English.
If you choose a program in English and English is not your native language, you must demonstrate proficiency through an option accepted by HIU: previous studies in English, credits completed in English with the required grade average, or an accepted test. Requirements vary by degree level.
Ask admissions which test, version, and score apply to you before registering for an exam. The university also provides for an internal evaluation during Mastering e-Learning in the cases described in the catalog.
HIU may grant provisional admission if the initial review indicates that you are likely to meet the requirements. With this status, you may participate only in noncredit orientation or preparation, such as Mastering e-Learning. You cannot begin credit-bearing courses until all requirements have been satisfied and verified.
The catalog sets an 8-week deadline for outstanding documents but links it to the start of the first academic course. Ask admissions to confirm your applicable deadline in writing. Failure to meet it may result in revocation of provisional admission.
It is a required 8-week orientation for new students, designed to develop the skills needed for online study. Final admission is confirmed after successful completion and after HIU verifies and processes all required documents.
Instruction is 100% online, with activities that may be synchronous or asynchronous. This does not mean there are no deadlines or scheduled meetings. Ask about the calendar, weekly time commitment, and schedule of the program you are interested in.
HIU states that it is accredited by DEAC. However, acceptance of credits by another university depends on the receiving institution and is not guaranteed. If you intend to enter a regulated profession or use your degree in another country, check the requirements of the relevant authority or institution before enrolling.
This guide does not establish a guaranteed scholarship or financial aid award. The catalog describes institutional discounts and payment plans subject to conditions. Ask the finance office which options apply to your program and confirm their amount, duration, and terms in your agreement.
The catalog includes specific cancellation, withdrawal, and refund policies. Any amount due depends on the date and applicable conditions. Ask about the procedure and review that section of the catalog before signing; submit cancellation requests through the channels specified by HIU.
After completing the signatures and activation of your record, you will receive a welcome email with instructions to activate your institutional account. If you do not receive it, check your spam folder and contact admissions. Final admission requires completion of Mastering e-Learning and document verification.
THE NEXT STEP IS A CONVERSATION
Complete the form and tell us which program interests you. Admissions can then guide you based on your situation.
Have your highest level of education, the country where you studied, and your preferred language ready to discuss with your representative.
Office hours:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Miami time
This inquiry form is provided in Spanish.
