“Private graduate seminary affiliated with the Unification Church, now HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership.”
Unification Theological Seminary (UTS), now known as HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership, is a private graduate seminary headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. Founded in 1975, it was renamed in 2023 and offers Doctor of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Master of Religious Education, and Master of Arts programs in Religious Studies and Peace Studies.
International Students
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
What's inside
OPT → H-1B conversion rates by nationality (FOIA-sourced)
Top H-1B alumni employers and median sponsored wage
Need-blind / meets-full-need policies for international applicants
ISSO contact, I-20 processing times, and SEVP certification
International-only scholarships and CSS Profile rules
English proficiency requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE)
Rankings
Admissions
Admissions Insights
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
What's inside
ED, EA, and RD acceptance rates with applied/admitted counts
Acceptance rate broken down by country of origin
Application portal and admissions snapshot narrative
Letters of recommendation, supplemental essay, interview policies
Requirements notes and academic prerequisites
Direct admissions contact email and phone
Cost & Financial Aid
Cost & Aid Intelligence
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
What's inside
Named scholarships with eligibility and value (incl. international-only awards)
Need-aware vs. need-blind policy for international applicants
Financial aid notes and methodology
Mandatory health insurance cost and plan name
Net-cost estimate for your family income bracket
Campus Life
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
What's inside
Clubs and societies count, named sports, traditions list
Housing notes (beyond the freshman-housing-required flag)
Academic culture and student-life highlights
City integration and off-campus context
Academics & Programs
Highlighted Programs
Master of Divinity
Bachelor
Foundational ministry degree.
Master of Arts in Peace Studies
Bachelor
Graduate program centered on peace and public leadership.
Career Outlook
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
