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All the courses at USD are taught in English therefore it is required to submit an IELTS score for the applicants to get admission.

English Requirements for International Students

International students coming from non-English-speaking countries, such as India, need to prove their language proficiency through either of the following standardized English exam scores:

Note: These are generic requirements for graduates and undergraduates aspiring to study at the university. Some of the courses may have higher score requirements or different academic and language requirements.

Please refer to the intended course page on the university website to check the exact limit on each course.

The requirements vary for first-year applicants and transfer applicants. Also, the application process is different for domestic and international applicants.

The eligibility criteria and language requirements for applying to different programs offered to international students at San Diego are:

Eligibility Requirements for Undergraduates

• A minimum of C grade or a 3.0 grade point average is required to be eligible for admission.

• Before senior year, applicants should also qualify for a certain number of courses, depending on their departments.

• Apart from their academic achievements, the qualities and abilities of students are assessed through the letters of recommendation and essays they submit.

• Subject Requirements: The specifications for admissions vary, depending on every subject’s requirements. The subject-specific requirements for undergraduates that can be referred to as follows:

Eligibility Requirements for Graduates and Postgraduates

Students must have an undergraduate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution to be a part of a graduate/postgraduate programme in the university.

• Country-Specific Requirements for Indian Students

Class 12 Board examination or plus two qualifications are essential. Transcripts from the respective university are required for admission. Students need a minimum of 3.4 grade points. It is mandatory to have the documents required for admission in English. Otherwise, they must be translated into English. Also, students should prove their proficiency in English.

• Indian Undergraduates: The general requirements can be higher, depending on specific courses. The university will not consider ACT or SAT scores till fall 2024.

• Indian Graduates/Postgraduates: Depending on the specification of each department, students have to qualify for GRE or GMAT. The university also considers the experiences and personal attributes of applicants.

Below are the MBA requirements for Texas State University:

• Transcripts of your degree: Transcripts include your information and performance in high school and other scores such as entrance exams.

• 2 SOP: An SOP is essential for the application process for Texas State University. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicant's. However applicants should write SOP to specific essay questions (two essays are required):

1. Why have you chosen to pursue a graduate business degree at Texas State University? What do you hope to accomplish during your time in the program?

2. Tell us about your three most significant accomplishments. Why do you view them as such? What lessons did you learn from them?

3. Optional personal statement: In cover-letter format, you may address the admissions committee about anything related to your background, application, and/or desire to attend graduate school at Texas State University.

• Portfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course):  This depends on the course the applicant is choosing, as this is not present in every program. However, having a creative and unique portfolio will help you get into theTexas State University. (click here to: Make your portfolio look better)

• English requirements: The following table explains the minimum score for each English exam the university is accepting: 

• Resume: Applicants are asked to submit their resume, defining their experience in the field of management. However, they can also mention the projects they worked on. 

• 2 LORs:  Applicants are suggested to submit 2 LORs with particular recommendations from their previous degrees. 

Below are the MS in CS requirements for Texas State University:

•  Transcripts of your degree: Transcripts include your information and performance in high school and other scores such as entrance exams.

• SOP: An SOP is essential for the application process for Texas State University. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants.

• Portfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course):  This depends on the course the applicant is choosing, as this is not present in every program. However, having a creative and unique portfolio will help you get into theTexas State University. ( click here to: Make your portfolio look better)

• English requirements: The following table explains the minimum score for each English exam the university is accepting: 

• Resume: Applicants are asked to submit their resume, defining their experience in the field of CS. However, they can also mention the projects they worked on. 

• 3 LORs:  Applicants are suggested to submit 3 LORs with particular recommendations from their previous degrees. 

• The Computer Science program requires an official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score to be submitted prior to admission consideration with a preferred score of 286 with no less than 140 on the verbal section (effective Fall 2015) and 148 on the quantitative section.However GRE can be waived off if you hold a master’s degree from an accredited US institution

• Applicants are asked for a background requirements as mentioned below:

• Foundations of Computer Science I (CS 1428)

• Foundations of Computer Science II (CS 2308)

• Assembly Language (CS 2318)

• Computer Architecture (CS 3339)

• Data Structures and Algorithms (CS 3358)

• Program Translators (CS 4318) or Operating Systems (CS 4328)

• 6 hours of advanced computer science electives.

No grade below a C in:

• Discrete Mathematics (MATH 5358 or equivalent)

• Calculus I (MATH 2471)

• Calculus II (MATH 2472)

Below are the requirements for UG and PG students:

• Transcripts of your high school: Transcripts include your information and performance in high school and other scores such as entrance exams, i.e. SAT or ACT ( if applying for UG)
• SOP: An SOP is essential for the application process for Texas State University. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants.
• Portfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course):  This depends on the course the applicant is choosing, as this is not present in every program. However, having a creative and unique portfolio will help you get into theTexas State University. ( click here to: Make your portfolio look better)
• English requirements: The following table explains the minimum score for each English exam the university is accepting: