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 School of Mines community includes people of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints who collaborate together for advancement in science and engineering.
SD Mines is an Exceptional Return on Investment
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology offers an exceptional Return on Investment (ROI). United States media outlets, including
Forbes, US News and World Report, and others often rank SD Mines among the best return on investment for students. College Factual ranks SD Mines among the best value colleges in the United States for
International Student ROI. The university's placement rate is 97 percent, with an average early-career salary for graduates of more than $63,350.
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Mines Education Value)
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.
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.
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.