TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (Internet-based test)Minimum score: 80;TOEFL PBT (paper-based test)Minimum score: 550. Official test scores must be delivered directly from the testing agency, and must be less than two years old at the time of admission. A minimum score is required for unconditional, regular admission as a graduate student. Applicants with lower scores will be considered but are advised to improve their test scores and reapply. IELTS International English Language Testing System (IELTS)Minimum score: 6.5. Official test scores must be delivered directly from the testing agency, and must be less than two years old at the time of admission. A minimum score is required for unconditional, regular admission as a graduate student. Applicants with lower scores will be considered but are advised to improve their test scores and reapply. GRE Minimum GRE revised scores of 150, 160, and 4 for the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing components, respectively, are advisable.Each degree program sets its own criteria for what constitutes a satisfactory score and students should confer with the graduate adviser for each degree program to determine test score requirements. Scores must not be more than 5 years old. The GMAT or GRE scores are not the sole criterion for making an admission decision or terminating consideration of an application.The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or GRE is required for admission to the Naveen Jindal School of Management.A GRE or GMAT score is not required for admission to the School of Arts & Humanities and School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication. GMAT Each degree program sets its own criteria for what constitutes a satisfactory score and students should confer with the graduate adviser for each degree program to determine test score requirements. Scores must not be more than 5 years old.The GMAT or GRE scores are not the sole criterion for making an admission decision or terminating consideration of an application.The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or GRE is required for admission to the Naveen Jindal School of Management.A GRE or GMAT score is not required for admission to the School of Arts & Humanities and School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication.

PS A statement of purpose that should answer two fundamental questions: Why do you want to pursue a PhD in your chosen concentration? What are your career goals after you obtain your PhD? GPA Minimum of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale CV A curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé. If you do not have professional work experience, still include a CV or résumé which will give us an overview of your academic background and accomplishments. RL Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can judge the candidate’s probability of success in graduate school. Use the electronic request form in the graduate application to submit the letters. Contact the graduate academic program department if you have any questions. Transcript All undergraduate and graduate transcripts should be uploaded and submitted electronically. DO NOT mail official/paper copies of your documents. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for releasing an admissions decision. Admitted students must provide official documents prior to enrollment.