If you are an international student (and your medium of instruction for your undergraduate studies was NOT in English), you need a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper based, 213 computer based, or 80 Internet based. This is a University Graduate Studies and Research requirement. Students that submit TOEFL scores lower than the minimum will be denied admission.

For foreign applications, we require a TOEFL score of 600. While your GRE score is important, we have no specific cut-off for GRE scores, and consider the GRE score to be just one part of your overall application. All applicants must submit a GRE score to be considered for fellowships or graduate teaching assistantships.

GRE scores are valid for five years from the date taken. TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the date taken.

The minimum score our department will accept for the computer based TOEFL is 250 (or equivalent for paper or internet based TOEFL). There are no established minimum requirements for the GPA or GRE. The average GPA of the students that were accepted into our program in recent years was 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Typically our students have scored above the 60th percentile on the GRE.

All band scores are based on the candidate's performance on the test day using the same assessment criteria to ensure fairness. All IELTS examiners are fully trained and their performance is regularly monitored.

IELTS result is the most conclusive evidence that DIMIA will accept as proof of your English language proficiency. Other exam/test scores may be accepted at the discretion of the case officer. It is possible to submit a pass in the Occupational English Test (OET) which is conducted by the National Language and Literacy Institute of Australia as this is an official alternative to IELTS.

Your TOEFL IBT, scores cannot be viewed at the Testing Center. They are available on the TOEFL website 15 business days after the test.

Official score reports can be requested through ETS and sent to UCHC using institution code 3915. A departmental code is not required. Currently, copies of score reports sent to students are acceptable for the TOEFL exam only.

The GRE and TOEFL scores should be sent directly from ETS to Cornell University, university code 2098. Xeroxed copies of student scores do not constitute official scores. You should plan to take the tests allowing enough time for the official scores to arrive before the Field deadline; generally this process takes 3-4 weeks; however, it is recommended that the tests be taken no later than October due to the large volume of testing that occurs after that time.

TOEFL scores above 550 (paper) or 213 (computer based) are desirable. These scores are not required but are used as part of the overall decision-making process along with other criteria. [Back to top]

The Test of English as a Foreign Language is required of all international applicants who received their undergraduate degree at a university or college in a country where English is not the official language. However, if at the time of application, you have already completed at least one year of full-time academic course work with grades of B or better at a U.S. university, you do not need to take the TOEFL. Instead, you must submit an official transcript from the U.S. university.

Once you ask ETS to send score reports to UCSB, please allow two to three weeks for processing. Once your scores have arrived, Graduate Division will update your application status.

The Graduate Division does not set minimum score requirements for the GRE. For international applicants required to take the TOEFL or IELTS, the minimum TOEFL score is 550 when taking the paper based test, 213 when taking the computer based test, and 80 when taking the internet based test. The minimum IELTS score for consideration is an Overall Band Score of 7 or higher. TOEFL or IELTS scores can be no more than two years old at the time of application.

MCAT scores are good for a period of two years. For instance, April 2005 is the oldest MCAT accepted for entry with the 2008 first year class.

If English is not your native language, then you need to submit a TOEFL score unless you have received a degree from an English speaking country. Georgia Tech Difference - Sponsoring Companies - EMIL Vision & Mission - Program Overview - Case Studies

Yes, the IELTS is accepted in lieu of the TOEFL. Please note that the minimum Overall Band Score for admission to the Department of Urban Planning is 8.0.

You may consult www.toefl.org for information regarding the TOEFL. Please note that it is acceptable to submit your application form and other materials prior to taking the TOEFL and then have your scores sent at a slightly later date. Please indicate your intentions of doing so on the application form.