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Akansha katariya

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There are no minimum requirements for GPA for international students. However, the students who took Texas Tech University admission scored 3.29 on a 4 scale.    Along with the GPA, the university also provides test options for ACT and SAT scores. Students can still provide these scores and the minimum requirement for ACT is 23, and for the SAT, it is 1070. Students who provide these scores are providing an extra reason to get into the university as it can make a positive impact on the resume.

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Akansha katariya

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With an acceptance rate of 67%, the university is not hard but moderately selective during admissions. The factors that are crucial during admission include standardized test scores, GPA, English language requirements, prior experience, letters of recommendation, and more. The students willing to take Texas Tech admission must perform excellently in academics and must participate in extracurricular activities. Apart from this, students must secure a good GPA to enhance the probability of selection.

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Anurag Pal

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Computer Science department of Umea University and Texas Tech University offers highly-ranked and top-rated computer sceince programme at the doctorate level. Check below THE World University Subject Rankings 2024 for computer science:

University NameTHE Subject Ranking 2024 - Computer Science 
Texas Tech University 401-500
Umea University 501-600

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Anushree Sinha

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Texas Tech Un iversity offers a variety of MS programs to international students. Texas Tech University offers highly ranked courses and programs to international students. The QS Physics and Astronomy Rankings 2023 ranked Texas Tech University at #401-450. Below table showcases the three-year movement of MS rankings: 

Course Name (Ranking Category) 

Rank 2021 

Rank 2022 

Rank 2023 

MS  (Physics and Astronomy Rankings) 

#301-350 

#301-350 

#401-450 

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Rashmi Gupta

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Texas Tech and Texas State University are renowned institutions offering unique campus cultures and various academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rate of Texas Tech and Texas State University . Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them.

Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:

 Name of The University

Ranking

Acceptance Rate

1st Year Tuition Fee

Texas State University 

#1201-1500

88 %

  UG course:  INR 16 L

  PG course: INR 17 L

Texas Tech

801-1000

 68%

UG Course:  INR 20 L - 22 L

PG course:  INR 21 L

(The comparison of fees was between the BTech course for UG and the MBA course for PG)

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Atul Mishra

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A full-time undergraduate student at Texas Tech University is one who is enrolled in courses that total 12 or more credit hours per semester. While a full-time graduate student is enrolled in 9 or more credit hours per semester.

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Rashmi Gupta

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The university will reveal the decision letters two-four-weeks after the application deadline. Meanwhile, you can track your application through the Status Check.

Application Status Check

You have to log in to the Application Status Check page. Alternatively, eRaider, eraider.ttu.edu/signin.asp Account is used for checking the status of your applications.

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Rashmi Gupta

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At Texas Tech University, the eligibility requirements for international students are listed below:

English Language Proficiency

  • The English proficiency exam scores like IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT are required for undergraduate and graduate students whose English is not their first language.

  • For admission into the college of Business Administration, official GRE and GMAT scores are required. For applicants who have work experience for more than two years, the GMAT scores are waived.

  • The scores are to be submitted directly from the Testing Service to the Texas Tech University. The scores are valid for only two years.

English Exam

Minimum Acceptable Score

TOEFL

Paper-based version -550; Internet-based version - 79

IELTS

Academic version - 6.5

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

Reading and writing score - 500

ACT (American College Testing Program)

Required score -21

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)

Academic score -60; General scores are not acceptable

Cambridge CPE (Proficiency in English)

CPE Grade -C; For graduate students, the required score is 180 or above

Cambridge CAE (Advanced English)

CAE Grade- B; For graduate students, the required score is 175 or above.

Duolingo English Test (Online examination)

Required score -100

For international undergradu

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Rashmi Gupta

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The overall acceptance rate of Texas Tech University is 68.9%. This makes it moderately competitive, for every 100 applicants 68 applicants get admission. The average GPA of first-time incoming graduate students is 3.7 GPA, with 89 TOEFL, and 1180 SAT scores, which makes the acceptance into Texas Tech highly competitive. Texas Tech University is ranked #472 in the world in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings. 

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Rashmi Gupta

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Some popular scholarships at TTU available to international students are as follows:

First-Year Student Scholarships

International undergraduate students at Texas Tech University can submit the scholarship form along with the application form on ApplyTexas.org. The deadline for first-year students falls in early February and for transfer students, it falls in early March. The award amount is determined by the test score and high school rank.

Transfer Merit Scholarship Program

These scholarships are for students who submitted their transcripts and documents by the Fall or Spring entry deadline. Students must enrol in a minimum of 12 credit

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