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For admission to the University of Pittsburgh, students applying to undergraduate programs must fulfill the minimum requirement criteria, which includes:

For Pittsburgh Campus:

• IELTS: Overall 7 bands or higher with sub-scores of 6.0 or higher

• TOEFL: Overall 100 or higher (composite) with sub-scores of 21 is competitive. However, candidate applications, when viewed holistically, a TOEFL score of 95-99 with a solid academic record will be sufficient to get through.

• SAT: English Test (DET): Overall 120 or higher

For Bradford, Greensburg and Johnstown Campuses:

• TOEFL: Overall 80-94 or higher

• IELTS: Overall 6.5 bands or higher

• SAT: Evidence-based Reading and Writing score of 560 or higher

• ACT: 21 ACT English sub-score

For Graduate Programs:

In order to apply for the graduate programs, international students will need to apply to specific schools, each having its own requirements. The university accepts GRE and GMAT scores based on the programme that you wish to apply to.

Master’s Application Checklist

Online application

$50 non-refundable application fee

Transcripts (in English) from all colleges or universities attended. Transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes and mailed directly to the admissions office. If official documents are unavailable, unofficial documents can be uploaded through the online application system for initial review only. However, all official documents must be received before the start of classes for the admitted semester.

Two Letters of Recommendation

A Statement of Purpose

A resume or curriculum vitae

English Language Requirement:

Students applying for a graduate degree programme in our Tagliatela College of Engineering must meet one of the following minimum scores:

TOEFL: 75

IELTS: 6.0

PTE: 50

Duolingo: 105

Students applying for a graduate degree programme in our College of Arts & Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Henry C. Lee College or our Pompea College of Business must meet one of the following minimum scores:

TOEFL: 80

IELTS: 6.5

PTE: 53

Duolingo: 105

Students applying for a doctorate or Ph.D. programme must meet one of the following minimum scores:

TOEFL: 100

IELTS: 7.5

PTE: 68

Duolingo: 125

Alternatively, a student can complete the University of New Haven’s Academic English Preparatory Program.

Certain majors require GRE and/or GMAT test scores. GRE School Code: 3663; GMAT school code: P1X-DS-94. See GRE/GMAT.

Applicants from India must submit detailed semester-by-semester mark sheets/academic transcripts. CONSOLIDATED mark sheets alone are not acceptable.

Students who have received a 3-year Bachelor degree from India will be required to submit a course-by-course evaluation from World Education Services (WES) to show their degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. The evaluation can be submitted electronically to the University of New Haven. Applicants from India with 3-year degrees may submit an additional year of a Master's degree or a one-year Post Graduate Diploma from a recognised university in order to be considered for admissions to a master’s program.

All applicants will need to submit a WES evaluation for the M.S. in Nutrition Sciences.

International students do not qualify for federal and state financial aid. ASU offers merit-based scholarships for international students who demonstrate high academic achievement.

Details about ASU Scholarships 

• New American University (NAMU) Scholarship ASU's New American University merit-based scholarship is awarded to a limited number of international undergraduate students who demonstrate high academic achievement. Learn more about NAMU and its eligibility criteria before applying.
• College and departmental scholarships The academic departments and colleges at ASU also offer scholarships and assistantships. Award amounts and criteria vary. College scholarships are typically available to any student within that college who meets the scholarship criteria, while departmental scholarships are awarded to students majoring in particular disciplines. You can also look at the complete list of scholarships available to pursue higher studies at Arizona State University.