Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Minimum GRE scores of 300 (combined verbal and quantitative). GRE Scores must be within the last five years. GRE Scores must be submitted to the University of Georgia Graduate School, not SOPHAS. The GRE is required for admissions. There are no exceptions.
Applicants should submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Unofficial transcripts not submitted as part of the online application can be emailed to
[email protected]. Official transcripts are not required during the review process and will only be required for applicants who are offered admission. Once a student is offered admission they must mail two copies of their official transcript to the graduate school. (International applicants: two sets of official academic records and proof of degrees)
Official GRE scores sent by the testing agency (UGA institutional code for ETS reporting: 5813)
Three letters of recommendation (part of the online application)
Application for Georgia residence status (if claiming legal residence in Georgia)
Statement of Purpose
International Applicants addition information needed:
Official TOEFL or IELTS scores sent by testing agency
Certificate of Finances (COF) form
Visa Information
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0