$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/.
Resume (Required)
Resume with two references
Statement of Purpose (Required)
Most statements of purpose are 1-2 pages long and should describe your background, reasons for attending your chosen graduate program and post-graduation goals. If you have questions regarding content or format, please contact your prospective program.
Transcript (Required)
Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Official transcripts must be received prior to registering for classes. International applicants: please make sure that your transcript includes a grading scheme. All others: please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme. The minimum GPA to be considered for regular admission is a 3.0 on a 4-point scale. Students who do not meet these requirements, but who excel in other areas, may be considered for Admission with Permission to Continue.
Writing Sample (Required)
Three (3) samples of academic and/or professional work
FAQsWhat if I don't meet the minimum language requirements?
An international graduate applicant may be considered on an individual basis for conditional language admission if he or she does not meet the minimum TOEFL score requirement of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 79 on the iBT, 6.5 on the IELTS of 59 on the PTE.