A minimum of a 3.0 grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the junior and senior years of undergraduate study
(International Students): A Recent TOEFL (IDT) 80, speaking component must be 19 or higher score. We do accept IELTS: 6.5 or higher. Please feel free to visit TOEFL for some helpful resources. Penn State's institution code is 2660 and the department code for RPTM is 0111
A phone interview or in person interview with a member of the graduate faculty. Faculty will contact applicant to set up interview
The Penn State RPTM Master's and PhD programs are mentor based. We only admit students who a faculty member agrees to advise.
As part of the application process, you will need to upload:
Copies of transcripts (or equivalent documents for institutions outside the U.S., e.g., degree/study certificates, diplomas, etc.) from all post-secondary institutions attended, in the language of instruction (and copies of an official English translation if English is not the language of instruction)
Names and contact information for 3 three individuals who will provide letters of reference for you
Resume
Professional statement
Completed Special Application for Graduate Admission
(International Students): A Recent TOEFL (IDT) 80, speaking component must be 19 or higher score. We do accept IELTS: 6.5 or higher
International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test