International Students Admissions
Welcome!
We are happy you are interested in applying to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. In any given year, international students make up approximately 5% of the student population. We also have faculty members from all over the world. The South Dakota Mines community includes people of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints who collaborate together for advancement in science and engineering.
South Dakota Mines is an Exceptional Return on Investment
South Dakota
School of Mines & Technology offers an exceptional Return on Investment (ROI), with a placement rate of 97 percent, and an average early-career
salary for graduates of more than $63,350. Learn more about Mines Education Value
Additional
ranking information…
- United States media
outlets that ranked us include Forbes and US News and World Report
- College Factual ranks South Dakota
Mines among the best value colleges in the United States for International Student ROI
- Center for World
University Rankings ranks us in the Top 9% worldwide for quality of education,
alumni employment, quality of faculty, and research performance
Costs for International Students
Find out more about how affordable it is to study here on our Costs for International Students page.
English Proficiency Requirements
All international applicants must provide evidence of their proficiency with the English language, unless English is the native language of their home country.
Find out more about
English proficiency requirements here.
The Ivanhoe International Center
The Ivanhoe International Center (IIC) was established in 1994 and provides a broad program of services to international students by the IIC, whether they are just beginning the admissions process or established students. Find out more about the Ivanhoe International Center.
Need Help? We're Here for You
If you have questions about, or need assistance with, the admissions process for international students, contact the Ivanhoe International Center at (605) 394-6884 or email
International@sdsmt.edu. We are here to help.