TOEFL For those choosing to take the TOEFL, a minimum score on the paper-based TOEFL of 550, or 220 on the computer-based test, or 85 on the internet-based test is required for admission. IELTS For those choosing to take the IELTS, a minimum overall score of 9 from the IELTS test is required for admission. GRE Requirements vary by program and you should contact the program to which you are applying for more information.

PS Your Statement of Purpose should include: A personal statement giving sufficient background to explain how you came to be involved/interested in your area of research. A project proposal describing the research you wish to pursue, how you plan to go about it (i.e., research design), at least initially, your methodology (i.e., necessary tools and skills), and the anticipated results (i.e., research content). Why you want to get a Ph.D. The Statement is typically 2 to 5 pages long. Fee $80.00 application fee (pay through the online application) RL Three Letters of Recommendation are required. Transcript Official transcripts from each college-level institution attended. Transcripts and letters of recommendation that cannot be submitted online should be mailed to: UCSC Graduate Application Processing 1156 High Street Santa Cruz, CA 95064