International Students must be enrolled full-time students with at least 9 credits per semester. All full-time students will be required to participate in an internship component for 3-6 credits.

 

 

Please visit the following websites to learn more about policies and regulations for International Students:
   
Rutgers University - Newark
Office of International Student and Scholar Services
https://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/oiss

Rutgers University - New Brunswick
RGlobal - International Student and Scholar Services 
https://global.rutgers.edu/

Rutgers University - Camden
Division of Student Affairs - International Students
https://ois.camden.rutgers.edu/

 

TOEFL or IELTS is required for all applicants who completed their undergraduate education in a non-English speaking country. Even if you hold a master’s-level degree from a U.S. or other English-speaking country, you must take the TOEFL or IELTS test. Only scores less than 2 years old will be accepted.

The only exemptions are undergraduates from US institutions and international applicants coming from English is the primary language. For example, a 4-year undergraduate degree from a U.S. college or university satisfies the requirement. Applications missing the required scores may not be reviewed by the admissions committee.

 

The minimum paper based TOEFL score is: 577.

The minimum computer based TOEFL score is: 233.

The minimum IBT-internet based TOEFL is as follows:

Writing: 22

Speaking: 23

Reading: 21

Listening: 17

 

The acceptable IELTS score is bandwidth: 7.0.

 

Individual concentrations may have higher requirements so, please check the concentration page of your interest before applying. Please contact us at psminfo@docs.rutgers.edu for more information.

 

You can also learn more on our Frequently Asked Questions page, or the international student section on the Graduate Admissions page.