University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus:
GRE scores: All applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination General Test.
University of California-San Diego:
The general GRE test is required subject GRE test is not required.
GRE, GPA requirements for admission to Civil Engineering - Updated 2020
Masters programs in Civil Engineering which do not require GRE
Structural Engineering
Admission to the UCSD graduate division requires at least a B.S. degree in engineering, physical sciences, or mathematics with an overall minimum grade point average of 3.00. The general GRE test is required; subject GRE test is not required.
Applicants pay the application fee under the section title “begin submit process” and it must be paid using a major credit card: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, or JCB Card.
International students from non-English speaking countries are required to demonstrate proficiency in English via the TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 for the paper-based and 85 for the internet-based test The minimum score for the IELTS exam is 7.
TOEFL Score Results
Civil Engineering MS
At the point of application a student is required to identify a thrust area.
The general portion of the GRE is required for all applicants. UCI does not require a minimum score on the GRE.
International applicants must take either the TOEFL or the International English Language Testing System exams.
For the TOEFL exam, international applicants must obtain a minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based Test or 550 on the paper-based test The requirement for the IELTS exam is an overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.
The tuition, fees, and charges posted to their billing statement or account are estimates based on currently approved amounts.
Civil Environmental Graduate Admissions
LETTERS OF REFERENCE: Applicants must have their reference letters submitted electronically as part of the on-line admissions application process.
GRE scores: All applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination - General Test. Official GRE test scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service The “competitive” score range for the GRE quantitative section is 650-800 and 4.5.5.5 for the analytical section. There is no minimum score requirement; the GRE scores are considered together with grades, recommendation letters, etc.
It is the policy of the University of Pittsburgh to admit only those students with a TOEFL score of at least 550 , 213 or 80
If applicant are applying for financial assistance, their application package must be completed by January 15 for the fall term.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Priority deadline for Fall entrance: January 15; rolling thereafter
Priority deadline for Spring entrance: October 1; rolling thereafter
Minimum GP 3.0 in last 2 years of coursework Lower than 3.0 GPA require special action and substantiation such as good test scores on the GRE or other recognized examinations.
GRE test is required; no minimum score set
Present scoring system: typical acceptance score are around 306 for Verbal + Quantitative and a minimum 3.0 for Analytical.
Present scoring system: typical acceptance score are around 306 for Verbal + Quantitative and a minimum 3.0 for Analytical
Chemical and Biological Engineering
To maximize their chances, prepare well in advance of the deadline and thoroughly review their materials before submitting them.
The deadline for submitting their application is December 1.
Statement of Financial Resources: for MSE and M.Eng.
Please submit a succinct statement of no more than 250 words.
The application period opens in early September.
Energy Resources Engineering
The university department admits graduate students on the basis of their academic achievements, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, work experience and Graduate Records Examination scores. There are no minimum grade point averages or GRE scores: the admissions committee reviews each application carefully to determine the overall demonstrated and potential ability.
The GRE exam is required of all applicants, while the TOEFL is required of most international applicants whose first language is not English.
GRE scores can be no older than 5 years prior to their application.
TOEFL scores must be no older than 18 months prior to their application.
Please include a copy of their GRE scores with their application or note their scores in the electronic application.
Biomedical Engineering
The university admit students based on the holistic evaluation of their application, including their research interests.
This should be stated explicitly in the application on the "Statement of Purpose" page. If their grades or GRE scores do not reflect their ability, this should be explained in the "Statement of Purpose."
Applicant need to take the General Graduate Record Examination and enter the results on their application form (M. Students are not required to take the GRE examination). The official GRE scores will eventually be delivered to us, but applicant should also enter them on their application form. International applicants should also take the TOEFL exam and enter their results on the application form.
Do not ask a TA to write a letter. One letter can be from an employer or former employer.
Requirements
All application materials must be electronically received by the application completion deadline to be placed in that round.
If applicant do not feel the application adequately conveys such information, please supplement the form in whatever way applicant feel is appropriate.
Those items are part of the generic Graduate Division application and ARENOT required for the MFE program.
A nonrefundable application fee of $200 is required. The application fee is not refundable under any circumstances, regardless of the admission outcome.
Applicants must take either the GMAT or GRE. The GMAT or GRE score is valid for five years.
Applicant are required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test or Graduate Record Examinations for admission to the MFE program.
The GMAT or GRE test is valid for five years.
No minimum GRE/GMAT is required, and the Admissions Committee has the flexibility to consider all scores in the context of their overall academic preparation and management potential.
Please The Graduate Division requires three letters of recommendation for an application to be complete. In the first and last name spaces, applicant can type "3rd Letter." This will "trick" the system into thinking that the recommendation section of their application is complete, and it will allow applicant to submit their application if applicant have met all other requirements.
Applicants are required to submit two essays as part of the online application to the MFE program. The application essays help the Admissions Committee become acquainted with applicants as individuals, and they demonstrate an applicant's ability to write concisely and economically.
The essay topics can be found within the MFE Supplemental section of the Graduate Division online application.
If applicant have only held internship positions, applicant may list them on their resume, however, applicant must indicate that they were internships and report the start and end date of each one.
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all applicants whose native language is not English.
TOEFL test scores are valid for two years. Please note that applicant must sit for the ESLPE regardless of their score on the TOEFL, IELTS or any other English proficiency test.
Once an application is completed, the Admissions Committee may request an interview with a prospective student.
Information Networking Institute
In the online application applicant will be given the option of choosing a first choice program and a second choice program. Applicants should only submit one application that indicates a first preference and an optional second preference.
During application reviews the admissions committee will consider their qualifications for the other INI program applicant've indicated.
Application to the university programs has consistently increased year after year. Admission is based on many factors including their academic record, GRE test scores, letters of recommendation, programming skills, and written and spoken English abilities. The university also consider any work/internship experience, research experience, publications, their essay responses, and all other information applicant submit in their online application.
The INI does not use a "formula" to rank applicants for acceptance, and thus there is no magic number in terms of GRE scores, GPA, etc. Any further evaluation must be undertaken by the admissions committee once a full application is available for review.
Please note that with the College of Engineering's online application, applicant must submit a separate application to apply to different College of Engineering programs.
If applicant are applying online, applicant must pay their application fee online with a credit card.
All applicants are required to submit their recommendations via the online application.
GRE scores may be retrieved from the Carnegie Mellon central database.
All non-native English speakers are required to provide a test of their ESL skills by taking the iBTTOEFL , or the IELTS
If the applicant has never taken the TOEFL, the INI may consider waiving the test if sufficient ESL skill is proven.
Only the GRE General Test is accepted. Neither the GMAT nor GRE Subject Tests are accepted for admission evaluation.
The INI has no published minimum score requirements.
As with the GRE, the INI has no published minimum score requirements for the TOEFL or IELTS. However, as a rough guideline, the INI looks for section scores of 25 and higher for the TOEFL and a total band score of 7.0 or higher for the IELTS.
The INI will not accept hard copies of transcripts as part of the application.
The amount of the assistance, if any, is determined by the admissions committee at the time of application review.
Apply Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan
Ph.D. Applicants: December 1st
Once an application is submitted, the materials cannot be modified. Please review their application carefully before applicant submit it.
Three letters of recommendation from people best qualified to speak to their academic and research skills.
Admission typically requires a 3.5 GPA
The general GRE is required for the university Ph.D. program only.
Because the university focus is on academic and research potential, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has no set minimum GRE scores.
The university accept scores that expire during the application process providing the application is submitted before the expiration date.
IBT TOEFL minimum overall score is 84
IELTS minimum overall score is 6.5
Computer Science Engineering
There is no minimum GRE score. Note that the GRE computer science subject exam is no longer offered.
Only official TOEFL scores less than two years old will be accepted.
Purdue Polytechnic Institute
Required -- Average of all scores in the upper 50th percentile, no minimum score has been set,
Required -- Average of all scores in the upper 50th percentile, no minimum score has been set.
Minimum Internet-Based Test Overall Score Required: 100 and no subscale score less than 22 for unconditional admit.
An alternative to the TOEFL, IELTS overall score of 7.5 or higher will be accepted as an unconditional admit.
An alternative to the TOEFL, scores of 58 or higher will be accepted
Additional documents are required to support the application.
While there is no absolute GRE standard for admission, the strong guideline is for students to be at the 50th percentile for admission
English Proficiency- International non-native speakers of English must achieve a TOEFL score of 550 or higher on the paper-based examination or 77 on the web-based examination.
Recommendation Letters– Minimum of Three, Objective Evaluation of student’s independent problem-solving, writing skills, analytical reasoning, and ability to work alone and in a team environment to produce valid research results.
The statement should describe their purpose for undertaking or continuing graduate study, their reasons for wanting to study at Purdue, and their professional plans, career goals, and research interests.
Resume- Provide a resume descriptive of their education, work history, significant skills and experiences as well as accomplishments.
MBME
There is no minimum GPA or GRE score - the university take into account all pieces of the application, including work experience, recommendations, and the statement of goals
Assistantships are awarded as part of the application process.
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