PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics in Kingston United States | University of Rhode Island

Personal statement
Two recommendation letters
Transcripts of all postsecondary studies for the mailing address refer to this webpage
International applicants also need to submit the TOEFL score ETS institution code for URI GradCAS is 3919 or equivalent please refer to the link to see the minimum requirements
International applicants that do not have a degree from a USbased institution also need to submit the GRE score ETS Institution code for URI EngineeringCAS programs is 4293
Applicants claiming Rhode Island or Regional residency status also need to submit the required documentation

To be accepted as graduate degree candidates applicants must have maintained an average of B 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or better in their undergraduate work

TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.

Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.