TOEFL To assure such competence, the university requires any applicant whose native language is not English, and who has been educated primarily outside of the U.S., to submit official TOEFL, MELAB or IELTS scores. TOEFL: At least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL; At least 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) IELTS To assure such competence, the university requires any applicant whose native language is not English, and who has been educated primarily outside of the U.S., to submit official TOEFL, MELAB or IELTS scores. IELTS: At least a 7.0 on the IELTS exam GRE This code MUST be included in your application for Ohio State and our department to get your scores. While we do not require that you insert a department code when you apply to take the GRE, you may want to include one of the following codes to further narrow down your interest.

PS Provide statement of your academic goals. Include information concerning your interest in and motivations for graduate work. You may wish to include autobiographical or personal data that may be helpful to the Graduate Studies Committee in considering your application. GPA Your undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA: the minimum of 3.0; CV Curriculum vitae or resume (should be uploaded with application) If you are interested in applying for a University Fellowship, you are also required to submit a curriculum vitae or resume of no more than two pages. Fee Application fees are currently $60 for domestic applications and $70 for international applications and are subject to change at any time. Please note that we require that all application materials be sent electronically for all programs. RL Letters of Recommendation must be submitted electronically through the online application process. Just follow the instructions that are within the online application. This is the most effective way to have your letters submitted. If your recommenders send us hard copies of your letters, it will take longer to process. Transcript Unofficial transcripts can be scanned (PDF format ONLY) and uploaded as part of the application process. We accept only scanned copies of actual transcripts; web site advising reports and unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. See the Graduate Admissions web site for more information about submitting transcripts. An official copy sent directly from each college or university MUST be submitted, no later than October 1 of your first semester of enrollment, if you are admitted.