# Eligibility & Selection

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##  Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must have the following:

- **Undergraduate Degree:** A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or [an equivalent degree from a foreign country](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/2024-03/PTMBA-degree-equivalent.pdf).
- **Mastery of English:** Please review the [standardized test section](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/mba-programs/part-time-mba-manhattan/admissions/tests-waivers) to determine if you are required to take the IELTS or TOEFL exam to demonstrate.
- **Visa Eligibility for International Students:** Part-time study does not provide student visa eligibility. Applicants are responsible for determining whether they have the necessary visa status to apply for the [Part-time MBA](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/mba-programs/part-time-mba-manhattan). Information about U.S. visas may be found on the [U.S. Department of State website](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html).

Applicants are not eligible to apply to the Part-time MBA program via the Consortium application and are not eligible for any Dual Degree programs.
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##  Selection Criteria

We seek students who best exemplify Stern's core value: **IQ+EQ**. Our Admissions Committee takes care to select those who demonstrate strong intellectual ability, superior interpersonal skills, and a desire to create value for business and society.

Stern evaluates each candidate holistically across three dimensions:

- Academic Profile
- Professional Achievements & Aspirations
- Alignment with NYU Stern's core values

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