TOEFL Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language. Applications will not be processed until the required TOEFL or IELTS score is received. The TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. The minimum TOEFL score accepted by the Josef Korbel School of International Studies is 95 (iBT) or 587 (paper-based). The institution code for the University of Denver is 4842. The minimum IELTS score accepted by the University is 7.0. Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) must demonstrate fluency in spoken English by scoring a 26 on the TOEFL speaking section or 8.0 on the IELTS speaking section. IELTS Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language. Applications will not be processed until the required TOEFL or IELTS score is received. The TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. The minimum TOEFL score accepted by the Josef Korbel School of International Studies is 95 (iBT) or 587 (paper-based). The institution code for the University of Denver is 4842. The minimum IELTS score accepted by the University is 7.0. Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) must demonstrate fluency in spoken English by scoring a 26 on the TOEFL speaking section or 8.0 on the IELTS speaking section. GRE Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores which have been taken within the last five years are required. The University of Denver’s ETS Institution Code is 4842.

PS Statement of Purpose In 750-1,000 words, discuss the following:  Your career goals and objectives.  A potential topic for your dissertation.  The faculty from the Josef Korbel School with whom you wish to work and why. GPA The minimum GPA score is 2.5/4.0. If your GPA is below a 2.5, a special admission petition is required. CV Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) Fee A $65 online application fee is required. RL Three letters of recommendation submitted via our online system (preferred) or in sealed envelopes with the recommender’s signature across the seal. Transcript One Official Transcript from each undergraduate institution (including English translations when applicable). Send transcripts in an official envelope bearing an official stamp from the Registrar’s Office across the envelope's seal. SUBMITOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) TO: University of Denver Office of Graduate Studies Mary Reed Building, Room 5 2199 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO 80208