All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent to be admitted into GIA courses and programs.
On Campus and Lab class applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Online learning applications must be from individuals who are at least 16 years of age with proper approvals and documentation.
English-language proficiency is required for courses taught in English. For more detailed requirements, please refer to the Education Catalog for the campus you wish to apply.
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A copy of your high school diploma, GED, college diploma, or transcript showing your graduation date.
A copy of your passport identification page or U.S. government issued photo ID.
Proof of Financing
Proof of financial support to cover all tuition and living expenses, in accordance with GIA admissions requirements.
If taking a class taught in English, proof of English proficiency in accordance with GIA admissions requirements.
To apply for a certificate or diploma program at our California campus, you will need the following:
Diploma or Transcript
A copy of your high school diploma, GED, college diploma, or transcript showing your graduation date.
A copy of your passport identification page or U.S. government issued photo ID.
Proof of Financing
Proof of financial support to cover all tuition and living expenses, in accordance with GIA admissions requirements.
If taking a class taught in English, proof of English proficiency in accordance with GIA admissions requirements.
To apply for a certificate or diploma program at our New York campus, you will need the following:
Diploma or Transcript
A copy of your high school diploma, GED, college diploma, or transcript showing your graduation date.
A copy of your passport identification page or U.S. government issued photo ID.
Proof of Financing
Proof of financial support to cover all tuition and living expenses, in accordance with GIA admissions requirements.
If taking a class taught in English, proof of English proficiency in accordance with GIA admissions requirements.
To apply for a certificate or diploma program at our Bangkok campus, you will need the following:
Diploma or Transcript
A copy of your high school diploma, GED, college diploma, or transcript showing your graduation date.
A copy of your Thai Identity Card and Thai Resident Certificate or a copy of your passport, and passport-sized color photo(s)
If taking a class taught in English, proof of English proficiency in accordance with GIA admissions requirements.
To apply for a certificate or diploma program at our Hong Kong campus, you will need the following:
Diploma or Transcript
A copy of your high school diploma, GED, college diploma, or transcript showing your graduation date.
A copy of your Hong Kong identification or passport copy.
If taking a class taught in English, proof of English proficiency in accordance with GIA admissions requirements.
To apply for a certificate or diploma program at our London campus, you will need the following:
Diploma or Transcript
A copy of your high school diploma, GED, college diploma, or transcript showing your graduation date.
A copy of the photo page of your passport and a copy of a UK visa (if applicable).
If taking a class taught in English, proof of English proficiency in accordance with GIA admissions requirements.
To apply for a certificate or diploma program at our Mumbai campus, you will need the following:
Copy of valid passport, driving license, PAN card or Aadhaar card and one color passport-size photo. For international students being sponsored by their employing company/organization, a covering letter from the company and a copy of photo identity card duly issued by a competent authority is also required.
Proof of Education
A mark sheet/certificate copy of H.S.C. (Higher Secondary Certificate)/10 + 2/equivalent or of higher education to be provided.
Valid Student Visa
Non-Indian citizens must provide a copy of a valid student visa before the class start date and upon arrival in India, must register at the nearest police station and provide a copy of this registration to GIA Admissions.
To apply for a certificate or diploma program at our Taipei campus, you will need the following:
Diploma or Transcript
A copy of your high school diploma, GED, college diploma, or transcript showing your graduation date.
A copy of your passport or Taiwan identification.
Classes are taught in Mandarin, so you must demonstrate proficiency in the spoken and written language, following GIA admissions requirements.
