$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. $80 for international students.
English Proficiency Test (Required)
This program uses the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Minimum Scores for Regular Admission. Minimum Scores for Regular Admission TOEFL iBT: 4.5 (no sub score less than 4) (or 79 for students who took the test prior to January 2026) IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score less than 6) Duolingo English Test: 120 (no sub score less than 110) PTE: 59 More information is available at https://graduate.ua.edu/applicants/international-students/.
Letter of Recommendation (3 Required)
Contact information for three references who have agreed to provide a letter of reference on your behalf. The letters, which should be confidential, will be submitted by your letter writers directly: they will be contacted by email with instructions to upload their letters. Choose writers that know you well and can evaluate your chances of success in a graduate program. If you have any research or work experience, make sure to include your faculty research advisor or supervisor: we would appreciate their evaluation of your proficiency outside of the classroom.
Statement of Purpose (Required)
Talk about any previous research experience, your scientific interests, and goals for graduate education. Explain any portions of your experience that you think should be brought to our attention, or that enhances your profile as an applicant. Mention the names of 2-3 faculty members in our department whose research interests you. This should be no longer than two pages. Submit this in PDF format if possible.
Transcript (Required)
Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme.
FAQsWhat if my GPA is less than 3.0?
We will consider your application even if your GPA is lower than our minimum (3.0 on a 4-point scale) if you have other areas of strength, as highlighted by your CV, research experience, or letters of reference. In such cases, you may be admitted conditionally under a “Permission to Continue” clause (PTC). A condition will be imposed on the admission, typically requiring to maintain a 3.0 GPA or better in the first 12 credits of graduate work at UA.
What are the requirements for the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP)?
The Accelerated Master’s Program allows current UA undergraduate students to start a graduate degree while obtaining an undergraduate degree, saving time and cutting costs.
Dual-counted hours 12; minimum GPA for admission 3.7; length for completion 5 years
STEM Program Eligible for OPT (International only)
Contact
Program Director (Director of Graduate Studies (current students))