TOEFL For foreign applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a minimum score of 100 on the IBT TOEFL exam, or a minimum score of 8 on the IELTS. IELTS A minimum score of 8 on the IELTS.For nonnative speakers: a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a minimum score of 100 on the IBT (26+ on the speak section), or a minimum score of 8.0 on the IELTS. GRE A minimum Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score of 153 on the Verbal section of the General Test.A copy of your GRE Verbal and Analytic score report (for PhD applicants, Subject test scores are recommended, but not required, as well), to be uploaded electronically. Applicants who do not upload their GRE scores will not be considered.A score of 153 or better on the verbal section of the general test of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). (Please note: students accepted to our programs usually have GRE verbal scores of 160 or better.)

PS Your statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) should include your qualifications for professional study in the field and your likely specializations or interests, if you know them. GPA An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.50 or, if the student has 3 or more graduate seminars in English, a graduate GPA of 3.50 or better. Fee There is an application fee of $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants. RL Letters of recommendation from three people familiar with the applicant’s academic background and intellectual abilities; applicants provide their names and email addresses. Referees will be contacted automatically via e-mail with requests to provide recommendations. (There is a one-week grace period after the application deadline for electronic receipt of letters of recommendation.) Transcript Copies of undergraduate and, if appropriate, graduate transcripts uploaded electronically. The university’s Admissions Office (1217 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1217) requires hard copies of official transcripts at the time of application.