Bachelor's Degree
Minimum undergraduate Grade Point Average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale (for regular admission status)
Official scores from the TOEFL or IELTS achieved no more than two years before the semester of admission. Detailed information about English Proficiency Requirements for admission to Graduate Studies is available on the University of Kansas Graduate Studies website. Below are the minimum scores for regular admission:
Internet-based TOEFL: reading, writing, and listening scores of at least 20
Paper-based TOEFL: all parts at least 53
IELTS: overall band score at least 6.0 and all individual band scores at least 5.5
Graduation with a baccalaureate degree (or higher) earned in residence from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education.
Graduation with a baccalaureate degree (or higher) from a program taught in English at an international institution. This does not apply to degrees earned online. Verification of English instruction from the university is required as part of the application and can be from a catalog or program description brochure or an official letter from a department chair, dean, or other university official stipulating English as the language of instruction. The applicant must also complete a telephone interview with a KU representative.
Resume/Curriculum Vita: This document can be uploaded when submitting the application form.
Statement: The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) seeks diverse applicants with a variety of personal experiences that are motivated by a strong interest in ecological and evolutionary research.
Statement of purpose in pursuing graduate education: Please provide a description of your overall scientific interests, the questions that motivate and inspire you, and explain how EEB is a good fit for developing your career.
Personal statement: This statement is used by the admissions committee to learn more about you as a person and as a potential future colleague.
Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation play an important role in the admissions decision. They provide useful context and perspective about the applicant to the admissions committee, addressing topics like academic ability, work ethic, creativity, leadership, relevant experience, and capacity for doing independent research.
Transcripts: One set of academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be uploaded with the application form.
GRE Scores: Students who apply to our graduate program are no longer required to submit GRE scores.
Minimum overall score 6.0 with no part score below 5.5, Reading, TOEFL IBT- Listening, and Writing part scores at least 20