Applications are only accepted for the Fall semester and are due by 5 p.m. EST on January 1.
University Admissions
Admission requires meeting both FIU's general graduate admission requirements and the program's specific requirements.
For the complete list of FIU Graduate School admission requirements, review the Graduate Student Checklist. Highlights are listed below.
- Submit an online graduate application and $30 application fee
- Provide official transcripts, recommendation letters and official test scores (TOEFL iBT/PBT, IELTS or DuoLingo). These items must be sent by the corresponding official agencies directly to the FIU Graduate Admisions Office. If your undergraduate degree is from FIU, you do not need to request transcripts.
- International transcripts must be officially translated and certified by a NACES-affiliated institution. Transcripts must be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office.
- International students must submit proof of their undergraduate degree or diploma, a copy of their passport, and a Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF).
- In addition to the information sent to Admissions, the student must have a letter from their faculty sponsor submitted for the application to be considered complete.
In addition to University Graduate School requirements, program admission requirements include:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work - or a master's degree from an accredited program with a 3.25 GPA
- Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's academic abilities
- A letter of intent
- An admissions interview by the Teaching and Learning Admissions Committee
Program-Specific Requirements
The Teaching and Learning Admissions Committee will review, interview, and make an admissions recommendation for each applicant. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
In addition to University Graduate School requirements, program admission requirements include:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work - or a master's degree from an accredited program with a 3.25 GPA
- Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's academic abilities
- A letter of intent
- An admissions interview by the Teaching and Learning Admissions Committe
For more information, consult the Graduate Catalog.
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