Applicants whose first or official language is not English and whose previous academic degrees were not earned at an English-language institution must score as follows on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): for art history applicants, at least 100 (internet-based). All applicants must have a minimum TOEFL iBT speaking score of 26 and a listening score of 25. An application will not be reviewed if scores are lower than the requirements specify.
As an alternative to taking the TOEFL, students may take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total IELTS score of 7.0, with no subscore less than 6.0. In addition, all IELTS test takers - regardless of score - will be required to take an on-campus English Proficiency Evaluation.
Prospective graduate students must meet the School of Art, Art History, and Design's admission requirements for the specific degree programs they plan to enter or the application will not be reviewed. Prospective students must submit application materials to the University's Office of Graduate Admissions and to the specific program they wish to enter. Program-specific application requirements and deadline dates are listed in the appropriate sections that follow.