The applicant must meet the University admission requirements and have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. Applicants must submit GRE scores, although not required it is highly recommended that applicants also submit subject GRE in the field of undergraduate degree, three letters of recommendation, a statement of career goals and research interests, and note up to five faculty (rank-ordered) which they would be interested in having as their faculty adviser(s). Applicants are encouraged to contact their prospective Ph.D. advisers prior to submitting their formal applications. International students should contact The University of Akron Graduate School for specific admission requirements. Applications will be ranked according to:

Academic background as evidenced by grade point average of at least 3.0
GRE scores
Letters of recommendation (three preferred)
Willingness of one or more potential advisors to take student on as an advisee
In addition to the above requirements international students must have a:

First or Second Class Degree (a four-year degree if from a foreign institution)
IELTS-6.5, TOEFL IBT-79
Hold an undergraduate degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0
GRE (General Test). Scores for the subject GRE test for primary research area (if available) will be considered but are not required for admission.
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of career goals and research interest