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Unique organizational studies program offers expansive opportunities

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TU Law celebrates alumna Sara Hill’s historic confirmation to federal bench

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New faculty member brings expertise and INSPIRE lab to Psychology Department

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More than 60 years of James Joyce Quarterly

Legend has it that Thomas Staley, former provost of The University of Tulsa, founded the James Joyce Quarterly, fondly known as JJQ, in his garage. Or was it his kitchen table? That was more than 60 years ago, and since then the journal has become an internationally esteemed publication known for its publishing of critical […]

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Graduate International Admission

International Graduate (Master’s/ Ph.D.) Applicants

International applicants must hold a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree and must have a record of strong academic performance comparable to a “B” or above average grades.
- GPA: A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the undergraduate major is required, but requirements may vary among programs and may be higher than 3.0.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must take the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam and have an official copy of their results sent to The University of Tulsa Graduate School. For more information on English language requirements, please review the information below or contact grad@utulsa.edu.
Applicants must submit a certified letter of financial support or a certified Confirmation of Financial Resources form.
Applicants must submit to the Graduate School a copy of the personal data page from their passport before an I-20 can be issued.
GRE or GMAT: Applicant must obtain a satisfactory score on the GRE General Test. Programs in the Collins College of Business do not require the GMAT or GRE exam, but submitting your scores may improve scholarship opportunities. Additionally, some programs may waive the GRE requirement. Speak to an advisor for more information by email at grad@utulsa.edu.
Applicants must meet any admission requirements set by the degree program in addition to those set by the Graduate School.

After all application materials have been received, two to three weeks are normally required to process an application. International students who require visas should allow at least four months for completed processing of all paperwork.

Applications and transcripts will be held on file, and admission decisions will be valid for one calendar year.

Applicants whose academic work has been superior are admitted upon the approval of the degree program and the Dean of the Graduate School.

English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Students

Applicants that have graduated from a US high school, college, or university do not need to provide proof of English proficiency.

Citizens of the following countries do not need to provide proof of English proficiency:

Countries exempt from proof of English Proficiency
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- The Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada
- Dominica
- Falkland Islands
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guernsey
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Jersey
- Montserrat
- New Zealand
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- South Africa
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos
- United Kingdom

English Proficiency Test Minimum Scores

The following minimum test scores meet The University of Tulsa Graduate School proficiency requirement. Exam scores are only valid for two years after the test date, and official scores must be sent directly to the university by the respective testing agency.

TOEFL – 80
IELTS – 6.5
Duolingo – 105
Pearson English International Test – 56

Specific programs may require higher scores on the tests listed above. The following graduate programs currently have the requirements listed below:

College	Program	TOEFL (Minimum)	IELTS (Minimum)	Duolingo (Minimum)
College of Arts & Sciences	Clinical Psychology	90	6.5	110
	I/O Psychology	90	6.5	110
College of Business	All Business Programs	90	6.5	110
College of Engineering & Natural Sciences	Chemical Engineering	85	6.5	110
	Geosciences	85	6.5	110
College of Health Sciences	All DNP Programs	90	6.5	110
	Master of Athletic Training	90	6.5	110
	Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Program	90	6.5	110

If an applicant has received a degree from an institution where the language of instruction is English, the testing requirement in item 3 may be waived, upon petition, at the discretion of the Graduate Dean. To request consideration for a waiver, please email grad@utulsa.edu.

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