TOEFL Minimum TOEFL score requirements: 550 on paper test; 79 on internet-based test, with a minimum of 21 in writing and 19 in reading. [A speaking score of at least 27 is required for a teaching assistantship. IELTS The Graduate School also accepts English-language test scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS; minimum score: 65) or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB; minimum score: 80) in lieu of the TOEFL. GRE GRE scores are not required for non-native speakers of English unless they wish to be considered for the CLA Fellowship. Non-native speakers will be considered for a departmental fellowship or teaching assistantship without GRE scores.

PS A description of your professional goals of approximately one–two pages (750 words) as related to your academic interests in the proposed field of study. Please include information about the level of your training at the time of application; the particular areas of scholarly interest that you would like to pursue during your graduate work; and your professional plans upon completion of your training. You should also address your reasons for undertaking graduate study in the field, and for studying at the University of Minnesota in particular. The statement should be written in English. Fee Graduate School application and fee RL The letters should be from persons who can comment meaningfully about your intellectual capabilities. At least two of these letters must be from professors with whom you have studied. Please note that only the narrative evaluation (i.e., letter) is required. Transcript Please make sure your institution's name is on the copy you upload. International transcripts: The Graduate School requires non-English transcripts to be accompanied by English translations of those documents.