Application Fee - The nonrefundable $140.00 application fee must be paid by credit card (VISA or MasterCard) prior to submission of your application.
Academic Records Please note: UNOFFICIAL transcripts and degree certificates are accepted and encouraged for the initial program review. All transcripts and academic documents uploaded to the online application system are considered unofficial. Official transcripts and degree certificates will be required only if you are admitted and accept our offer.
Transcripts
International applicants must submit a copy of most recent or final transcripts from all academic institutions you have attended since high school (secondary school).
Copies of each transcript must meet the following requirements:
- (1) copy in the original language prepared by the issuing institution
- (1) copy in English-translated prepared by the issuing institution
Whenever possible, both copies should provide a transcript key that includes a grading scale.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
The GRE is a requirement for admission to our graduate programs.
The test must be taken within the last five (5) years before the desired date of admission.
TOEFL 80 or IELTS 7.0 Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required in support of all applications for admission. At least two of these letters should be requested from professors in your major subject. Letters of Recommendation must be submitted online and uploaded to your online application.
Note: Recommenders personal email accounts are not permitted.
Statement of Purpose
The statement of purpose must be submitted with your online application. Please state your specific interests on the Statement of Purpose form with respect to the research area of specialization to which you are interested within our program, special qualifications, awards, career objectives and research goals and experience are of particular interest. Please submit this form during your online application.
Financial Verification Statement
International applicants must complete and return the International Student Confidential Financial Statement online. If any supplemental forms are required to be mailed to us, you can find this through your online application.
U.S. immigration law requires that international applicants, if admitted, must show documented evidence of sufficient funds to cover all fees, transportation, and living expenses for the first year of their studies at UCR and that a sponsor is committed to their financial support beyond this date.
Proof is required before a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS2019) for a visa can be issued.
