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Christian Brothers University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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  • The Fall application deadline for Christian Brother University UG courses is Jul 31, 2026

Christian Brothers University programs comprise more than 70 courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels Students can also pursue master’s or doctoral programs. International first-year applicants must have a 2.0 GPA from a secondary school for Christian Brothers University admissions. Students are required to meet the entry requirement and submit proof of English language proficiency. Christian Brother University acceptance rate for international students is around 87%, which means admissions is not competitive. Some of the popular courses at Christian Brothers University are Art & Humanities, Business, Education, Engineering, etc. Business Management, Computer Science, Finance and Accounting, Economics, and Communications/Media are popular courses that Indian students pursue in the US.

Also read: All you need to know before going to the USA as an Indian Student

Christian Brothers University Admission Highlights 2025

To complete the Christian Brothers University application, international students need not pay any Christian Brothers University application fee. Students can check the table given below to learn about the Christian Brothers University admissions 2024 highlights. 

Particulars

Requirements

Application Portal

Bachelors: Common Application/ CBU portal

Postgraduate: CBU portal 

Application Fee

free application portal

Acceptance Rate

 87 %

English Language Tests Accepted

TOEFL / IELTS/ DUOLINGO / PTE

International Application Deadlines

  • The application deadline for Undergraduate courses is Jul 15, 2026
  • The application deadline for Postgraduate courses is Apr 15, 2026.

Also read: Top 100 Universities in USA for international students

Christian Brothers University Courses and Fees 2025

The University has various courses for international students and Some of the popular courses at Christian Brothers University are Art & Humanities, Business, Education, Engineering, etc. Business Management, Computer Science, Finance and Accounting, Economics, and Communications/Media are popular courses that Indian students pursue in the US.Below are the Christian Brothers University courses and Fees:

Courses 1st Year Tuition Fees Duration & Eligibility
MBA/PGDM (2 courses)
INR 17 L - 18 L
Duration: 10-13 months
Exam AcceptedGMATGREIELTS: 5.5 - 6TOEFL: 59 - 68PTE: 42 - 72Duolingo: 115 & Above
BBA (3 courses)
INR 29 L
Duration: 4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & AboveTOEFL: 68 & AbovePTE: 50 & Above
B.Sc. (6 courses)
INR 29 L
Duration: 4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & AboveTOEFL: 68 & AbovePTE: 50 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech (7 courses)
INR 29 L
Duration: 4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & AboveTOEFL: 68 & AbovePTE: 50 & Above
MS (3 courses)
INR 11 L - 13 L
Duration: 18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 & AboveTOEFL: 59 - 60PTE: 42 & AboveDuolingo: 100 & Above
MIM (1 course)
INR 17 L
Duration: 10 months
Exam AcceptedGMATGREIELTS: 5.5 & AboveTOEFL: 59 & AbovePTE: 42 & Above
B.A. (1 course)
INR 29 L
Duration: 4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & AboveTOEFL: 68 & AbovePTE: 50 & Above
BFA (1 course)
INR 29 L
Duration: 4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & AboveTOEFL: 68 & AbovePTE: 50 & Above

Christian Brothers University Application Deadline 2025

Christian Brothers University has set application deadlines for prospective students. The applications are segregated in three terms i.e., Spring, Summer, and Fall.  Below are the Christian Brothers University application deadlines 

Term

Deadline

Summer(PG)

Apr 15, 2026

Fall(PG)

Jun 15, 2026

Spring(PG)

closed

Undergraduate 

Jul 15, 2026

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Christian Brothers University Admission Overview 2026

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Christian Brothers University Courses: Eligibility and Fees 2025

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Christian Brothers University Admission Process 2026

Christian Brothers University MS Admissions 2026

4 courses 10 - 24 months
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11.8L - 18.6L

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  • Accepting Exams: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, GMAT, GRE

Christian Brothers University Application Process 2026

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Q:   How much is the application fee for CBU?
A: 

There is no Application fee for Christiam Brothers University as the university eliminated the fee exclusively for Undergraduates. By not having an application fee, the  University is creating good options and opportunities for students across the globe to pursue their educational interests and goals without the financial burden on the students. Lastly it is suggested to call the admission office to get more details regarding the process.

Q:   How can Indian students apply for Christian Brothers University?
A: 

Below is the application process for Christian Brothers University:

The below application process for Christian Brothers University applies to both UG and PG applicants: 

Step 1: Applicants must create an account on the Christian Brothers University portal orthrough common app.

Step 2:  Applicants must complete an admission application by giving their basic demographic information and choosing their interested course in UG / PG degree programs. 

Want to waive off application fee at US University?   However, you can check out: Application fee waivers for US universities. 

Step 3: Ensure you meet the English language requirements for your chosen course.

Step 4: LORs, Personal insights and transcripts of the applicant's 12th marks are essential while applying for Christian Brothers University. 

Step 5: International students need not pay any application fee for the university courses, however for PG courses, applicants are suggested to call the admission office for the application fee) 

 Step 6: If the applicant is selected, the university will notify the applicant through the mail they signed in. However, we suggest applicants check the university's online portal for checking. 



Q:   Is a score of 90 in TOEFL good for Christian brothers University?
A: 

A score of 90 in TOEFL is surely  good for Christian Brothers University as the requirements for admission to Christian Brothers University UG and PG TOEFL is 60-68 minimum for both UG and PG. Therefore if the applicant has a score of 90 in TOEFL is good and shows a strong command in English which also meets the university standards. However applicants should ensure they meet all other admission criteria and get them ready by the given deadline. Below are the Christian Brothers University English langauge requirements

Course

English Test

 

UG

IELTS: 6.0

TOEFL: 68

Duolingo: 100

 

PG

IELTS: 5.5 or higher

TOEFL: 60 or higher

PTE: 42 or higher

Duolingo: 100 or highe

Q:   What score do you need to get into Christian Brothers University in duolingo?
A: 

The minimum Duolingo score the applicants needs to have a minimum of 100 or higher. However it’s not compulsory to give Duolingo ELP, as students have plenty of options such as TOEFL, IELTS and PTE. Below are the Christian Brothers University English langauge requirements

Level of study

English Test

 

UG

IELTS: 6.0

TOEFL: 68

Duolingo: 100

 

PG

IELTS: 5.5 or higher

TOEFL: 60 or higher

PTE: 42 or higher

Duolingo: 100 or highe

Q:   What are the application deadlines for Christian Brothers University?
A: 

Chistian Brothers University has a set application deadlines for perspective students. The applications are segregated in three terms i.e, Spring, Summer and Fall. Summer PG applicants must submit applications by mid of the year, while fall applicants must submit by Jun and spring applicants by Nov .Below are the Christian Brothers University application deadlines 

Term

Deadline

Spring (PG)

November 

Summer (PG)

April 

Fall (PG)

June 

Undergradaute 

Nov 

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