Please view our academic calendar for term start dates.
PhD candidates: Apply by January 1 to be considered for assistantships.
For details regarding the items below please review the Admission Application Instructions.
GRE Subject Test is required for PhD applicants to be considered for assistantships. The deadline to be considered for assistantships is January 1.
TOEFL scores are required for international applicants or applicants who earned a degree outside the U.S. (minimum scores: 100/600/250). Scores will be reviewed based on section scores and total scores. IELTS scores may be submitted in lieu of TOEFL scores.
The minimum IELTS band score is 7.0.
An essay is required for all applicants. Please specify the area or areas of specialization that most interest you and why you are interested in pursuing this interest at Drexel.
Submit your essay by mail or through the Drexel University Admission Essay form.
Submit your résumé by mail or email it as an attachment to enroll@drexel.edu.
Two letters of recommendation are required. Use the Electronic Letter of Recommendation form to submit your recommendation letters.
Print and complete the I-20 Application Form [PDF] and submit it with your supplemental materials.
A GPA of 3.0 or better from undergraduate coursework is required.
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