International Graduate Application Requirements
International applicants are invited to apply to many of the graduate degree programs offered at Kutztown University. All students must hold a four-year equivalent baccalaureate degree to pursue a master’s.
Graduate applicants should refer to the academic program website for specific application requirements. Most graduate programs require GRE or GMAT scores and recommendations.
In addition to the specific program requirements, all international graduate applicants also have the following requirements:
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Application
Apply online and pay the application fee.
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English Proficiency
The language of instruction at Kutztown University is English and as such, all students must provide evidence that they have achieved a high enough level of proficiency in the English language to be successful in their courses. You may prove English proficiency in one of the following ways:
1) Examination Results
Submit results from an English proficiency examination. Scores must be less than two years old. Unofficial results are accepted for the application review; official score reports are required to complete your application record when you enroll at KU.- IELTS: 6.5 Overall Score
- TOEFL: 79 internet-based test
- PTE: 53 Overall Score
- Duolingo English Test: 105 Overall Score
- SAT: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 560 (KU School Code 2653)
- ACT: 21 English/Writing Score (KU School Code 3706)
2) Waiver
You will receive a waiver of this requirement if you are from one of the following countries:Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
British Virgin Island
Brunei
Canada (except Quebec)
Grand Cayman Islands
Dominica
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
FijiGambia
Ghana
Gibraltar
GrenadaGuyana
Ireland
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Liberia
Malawi
Mauritius
Montserrat
New Zealand
Nigeria
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Samoa (Western)
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
SingaporeSoloman Islands
South Africa
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Swaziland
Tanzania
Trinidad & Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Kingdom
United States
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Virgin Islands
Zambia
Zimbabwe
3) Study at a U.S. College/University
We will waive the English language requirement if you studied at a U.S. college or university for at least one academic year, earned at least 24 college-level semester credits (or 36 quarter credits) and have completed the equivalent of CMP 100, Effective Composition, with a grade of C or higher. -
Transcripts/Academic Records
Submit official college/university transcripts/academic records from all universities you attended.
College and university records from non-U.S. institutions must be translated to U.S. educational equivalency by a recognized evaluation agency, listed below. Translation is at the student's expense and must be forwarded to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
World Education Services, Inc.
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
World Academic Research Center, Inc. (foreign degrees)
For admissions-specific questions, please contact:
Office of Graduate Admissions
+1-610-683-4200