TOEFL International students applying to UT Austin must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English. The minimum scores considered acceptable for admission by the Graduate School are: TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT) IELTS International students applying to UT Austin must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English. The minimum scores considered acceptable for admission by the Graduate School are: IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination GRE Applicants must submit a GRE General Test score not more than five years old. Successful candidates typically have GRE verbal scores above the 90th percentile.

PS Compelling personal statements invariably reveal the “intellect” beneath the writing sample as a recognizable person, someone whose combination of professional energy and personality suggests the potential for collegiality, collaboration, and inspired teaching. Applicants are strongly encouraged to formulate a research agenda in this document. We realize, and indeed almost expect, that your views of topic and method will change during your career with us. However, we want to see your current understanding of those matters in your application. Statements of purpose should be 1 to 2 pages single spaced. GPA A 3.0 or higher GPA in upper-division coursework Fee International Graduate: $90 RL The Department of English requires three letters of recommendation. All letters of recommendation should informatively address the applicant’s academic achievement and potential for graduate study. Please note: Upon submission of the completed ApplyTexas application, the University automatically contacts your recommenders via email with directions for submitting their letters. The department will not accept letters from Interfolio. Recommenders must upload their letters to the applicant's online application. Transcript An applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited United States institution or proof of equivalent training at an institution outside the United States. Additionally, an applicant must have 15 hours of upper-division English credit. College seniors should upload their current transcript. Transcripts must have been produced within the last calendar year. Uploaded transcripts must be official copies. We recommend requesting an official transcript be mailed to you from your university, scanning, and then uploading a PDF of that document. Grade reports will not be accepted. Do not send transcripts directly to the department via mail or e-mail. They must be uploaded electronically.