International Students

Please complete the online application by clicking here.

Fall admission is open to all students: full-time, part-time, international, and domestic. The deadline to apply for Fall admission is August 2nd. All required materials must be submitted by that date.

Spring admission is open to all students: full-time, part-time, international, and domestic. The deadline to apply for Spring admission is January 2nd. All required materials must be submitted by that date.

An $85.00 non-refundable application fee is paid online upon submission of the application.

You will be asked to provide a copy of your passport.

You will be required to provide a copy of your bank statement for the last six months. You may also provide a sponsorship letter indicating your method of funding. This document should be submitted in English, or it should be submitted with a certified English translation.

The statement of purpose is the most important element of your application packet. This letter needs to reflect who you are, and the letter should detail why you are pursuing this degree, and why you want to earn this degree from our program at the University of Miami.

It is very important to ensure it is grammatically correct and as detailed as possible. The statement of purpose should be no more than two pages in length.

Three letters of recommendation must be provided. The letters of recommendation should come from references who are familiar with the applicant's educational and/or professional abilities.

A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

You must provide official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended.

Official transcripts in languages other than English must also be submitted with a certified English translation.

International students are required to submit a copy of all the diplomas or certificates earned. Each copy must be submitted in their original language with a certified English translation.

All international students are required to take this exam in order to demonstrate sufficient English competency. The "Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL)" exam is offered as a paper-based test (PBT) or an internet-based test (IBT). A score of 550 is required for the PBT; a score of 80 is required for the IBT. 

Students may also take the "International English Language Testing System (IELTS)" exam to demonstrate sufficient competency in English. A score of 6.5 or higher is required. 

As of August 2024, the Graduate School accepts a minimum score of 125 from the "Duolingo English Test (DET)." 

All international students must provide a copy of their results on either exam. 

International students from countries whose primary language is English are not required to take this exam.