International Graduate Student Admission Requirements

OFFICE OF GRADUATE AND

CONTINUING STUDIES

The University of Tampa

401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Box 102F

Tampa, FL 33606-1490 USA

Phone: (813) 258-7409

Fax: (813) 258-7451

www.ut.edu/graduate

Applicants must have degrees equivalent to a four-year degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States. An official

transcript is required from each college or university attended, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, whether or not you earned a

degree. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to The University of Tampa. If transcripts are

not in English, please submit a certified English translation. Transcripts must show specific subjects taken and the grade earned in each. If

grades are expressed in other than the American system (A, B, C, D, F) a statement from the school must accompany the transcript showing

the conversion of that grading system into the American system. If the school cannot provide such a conversion, the student must submit

transcripts and documents to a recognized international transcript evaluation consultant such as World Educational Services (www.wes.org)

for a course-by-course evaluation.

GMAT or GRE Score

Competitive verbal and quantitative scores on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) are

and have a business degree from an AACSB-accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better in relevant course work

• Executive MBA applicants who submit evidence of seven or more years of relevant professional work experience and have a degree from an

accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better in relevant course work

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

International applicants whose native language is not English and who have not received degrees from institutions in English-speaking

countries are required to submit their TOEFL or IELTS score. The University of Tampa requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90 (577 paper-based;

230 computer-based) or a 6.5 on the IELTS exam. (In some cases, an English language proficiency interview may be conducted to determine

eligibility when an applicant’s score is slightly lower than the minimum required.) Information about the TOEFL can be obtained from the

Educational Testing Service at www.ets.org/toefl; learn more about the IELTS exam at www.ielts.org.

Applicants need not submit a TOEFL or IELTS score if:

titles/positions held, years of employment and responsibilities.

Personal Statement

Discuss your professional objectives and any significant professional or academic achievements. Additional information relevant to the

admissions decision may also be included.

Admission to The University of Tampa is competitive, and students are encouraged to apply early. Applicants are considered

for entry during the fall and spring semesters. To apply, please complete the following requirements. You will be notified of an

admission decision after all materials have been received and evaluated.