TOEFL est of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - International students whose native language is not English must obtain a minimum score of 550 on the paper based or 80 on the internet based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) prior to admission. IELTS The minimum IELTS score is an overall band score of 7. GRE Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores (verbal, quantitative, analytical) are required of all applicants.

PS Statement of Purpose (submitted in the online application) GPA Except under unusual circumstances a minimum undergraduate or postgraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission to any graduate program at UCSB. CV Resume or CV (submitted in the online application) Fee All applications require a non-refundable application fee of $​105 for domestic applicants, and $125 for international applicants. No application will be processed until the application fee has been received. This fee can be paid by credit card or with a check/money order using the Check/Money Order Submission Form found on the last page of the application. RL Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can best assess the applicant's academic and research potential (submitted in the online application) Transcript An official undergraduate transcript created by your university (submitted in the online application)