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 The GRE exam must be taken and reported before you can be admitted. Admission is not considered without the report of GRE scores. You must register to take the GRE approximately five to six weeks before the specific examination date.

PS A statement of one to two pages in length (approximately 700 words) outlining your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin should be submitted as part of your online electronic application (in the essay/statement section). GPA Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of not less than 3.0 in upper-division work (junior- and senior-level courses and in any graduate work already completed Fee International Graduate: $90 RL Three (3) Letters of Reference are required for each applicant. Complete the "Reference" section of the ApplyTexas application. Enter each recommender's name, valid e-mail address, and title. Give your recommenders plenty of lead time when requesting letters of recommendation. You must submit the online application before your recommenders can get the e-mail directing them to the online submission of letters of recommendation. Transcript Transcripts: You must provide one copy of the academic transcript from every senior college you have attended. You may upload a copy of your transcript(s) after you have submitted your application for admission and paid the application fee. After you have submitted your application, you will recieve an email that contains a link to the Status Check web site where you will be able to upload your transcript(s). The uploaded transcript(s) is considered to be unofficial but will be used to process your application for admission. Please do not mail official tanscripts or paper copies of your transcripts before you are offered admission. Sending paper copies of documents you have uploaded will significantly delay the processing of your application.