International Students

Online Seminary for International Students.

Reformed, ATS-accredited, fully online — study from anywhere in the world, without a US visa.

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Format
100% online
Asynchronous & global
Visa
No F-1 required
Study from your home country
Accreditation
ATS
Recognized worldwide
Language
English
Proficiency expected

Why Knox

Built for Study from Anywhere

The format, the accreditation, and the cost structure all favor global students.

  • No Visa Barrier

    Online-Only, No F-1 Required

    Because all Knox coursework is asynchronous and online, international students do not need a US student visa to enroll. You study from your home country, on your own schedule.

  • Recognized Globally

    ATS-Accredited Reformed Seminary

    Knox holds accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), the recognized accreditor for graduate theological education in North America. A Knox degree travels.

  • Affordability

    Roughly One-Third the Cost

    Knox tuition is approximately one-third the cost of comparable ATS-accredited seminaries. Tuition is billed in USD, with predictable per-credit rates and optional flat-rate subscription access.

What Knox Expects

International Admissions Requirements

The same Reformed standards — with a few extras for a global audience.

  • English language proficiency

    Coursework is delivered entirely in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English should be prepared to demonstrate proficiency sufficient for graduate theological reading, writing, and exegesis. Talk with admissions about what is needed for your situation.

  • Equivalent undergraduate degree

    Most Knox graduate programs require a completed bachelor’s degree (or its international equivalent) from an accredited institution. Certificate programs have lighter prerequisites.

  • Transcript evaluation for non-US degrees

    Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States complete a credential evaluation through a recognized third-party service so Knox can assess the equivalency of your prior study. Admissions will guide you to an approved evaluator.

  • References & personal statement

    Like all Knox applicants, international students submit pastoral and academic references and a personal statement describing their faith, calling, and ministry goals. See the Apply Now checklist for details.

How to Apply

Three Steps to Enroll

Year-round enrollment — no rigid international deadlines.

  1. 01

    Request information

    Tell us where you are studying from and which program interests you. A Knox admissions counselor responds within one business day.

  2. 02

    Submit your application

    Complete the online application through our portal. International students follow the same admissions process as US applicants — with a transcript evaluation step for non-US degrees.

  3. 03

    Enroll & begin

    Once admitted, you enroll in your first term, set up Knox accounts, and begin coursework on your own schedule from anywhere in the world.

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Quick Answers

Common Questions from International Applicants

Do I need a US visa to study at Knox?
No. Knox coursework is fully online and asynchronous, with no residential requirement, so international students do not need an F-1 visa to enroll. You study from your home country.
Will my non-US degree be accepted for admission?
Yes, with a credential evaluation. Knox accepts equivalent bachelor’s-level degrees from accredited institutions outside the United States. We will guide you through the third-party transcript evaluation process during admissions.
In what currency is tuition paid?
Tuition and fees are billed and paid in US dollars (USD). Knox is committed to keeping theological education affordable for students worldwide — our per-credit rate is roughly one-third the cost of comparable ATS-accredited seminaries.

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Studying from Outside the United States?

A Knox admissions counselor will walk through the international application with you.

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