TOEFL All applicants whose native language is not English or who have not received an undergraduate degree from an institution where English is the exclusive medium of instruction are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language, TOEFL (minimum of 79) or IELTS (minimum of 7, no score below 6). IELTS All applicants whose native language is not English or who have not received an undergraduate degree from an institution where English is the exclusive medium of instruction are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language, TOEFL (minimum of 79) or IELTS (minimum of 7, no score below 6). GRE The General GRE test is required. Scores should be submitted through ETS using institution code 4832.

PS Academic statement of purpose expressing clear motivation for doctoral study in Government and Public Policy. The statement of purpose should be a concise statement about the applicant's academic and research background, career goals, and how the School of Government and Public Policy will help him/her to meet their career and educational objectives. Applicants should speak specifically to how their research interests align with those of the faculty in the School. Applicants are encouraged to list specific faculty with whom they share research interests. The statement should not exceed three pages in length. GPA Transcripts demonstrating an overall Undergraduate GPA with a minimum of 3.00. Fee International applications are $95 RL Letters of recommendation from three individuals who can speak to the candidate’s academic potential, including knowledge and creativity, communication skills, and ability to complete projects. Letters of recommendation are submitted by the letter writers through the online application system. Transcript Transcripts demonstrating an overall Undergraduate GPA with a minimum of 3.00. The School of Government and Public Policy requires a bachelor's degree for admission. Applicants must submit transcripts from all institutions for which they received college credit. Transcripts can be scanned and uploaded with the application. Scans of official transcripts are preferred; if unofficial transcripts are used, they must include the name of the institution and the name of the student. Transcripts are submitted through the online application process.