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There are more than 100 doctoral programs​, more than 150 master’s programs, and more than 60 graduate certificate programs available through the University of Arizona’s Graduate College. Find your program and begin the application process.

The Graduate College offers flexibility for graduate studies with options at the University of Arizona’s Tucson campus , Arizona Online , with the Near You Network , and Arizona International . Whether you’re fresh out of college or several years removed, continuing your education at the University of Arizona benefits you for a lifetime.

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Clinical psychology student admissions, outcomes, &  other  data.

The Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Arizona is jointly accredited by the American Psychological Association (Commission on Accreditation) and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS). The information below is designed to inform prospective doctoral (PhD) students' decision-making, but do not tell all there is to know about students in the Clinical Program, and by some measures, the numbers tell very little. The program is no longer required to post the GRE and GPA scores of accepted students, therefore we do not to post them because we do not want to discourage students from applying, regardless of their scores. 

The Clinical Program selects applicants based on: 

• Fit with Clinical Program faculty member(s) program of research
• Research experiences
• Applicant’s fit with our research-oriented, Clinical Science Program
• Statement of Goals including interest in psychology and research
• Letters of recommendation 
• Quality of undergraduate training

Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data

Updated 12/02/22

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International Applicants

International applicants must meet additional admissions requirements in the following areas:

Degree Requirements

English proficiency, financial guarantee and visa requirements.

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Please review our International Graduate Admissions Requirements  summary to discover the minimum degree required of students from each country.

Credentials evaluation reports from World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) can be considered for admissions review purposes. They must contain all coursework, units, accreditation and degree equivalency, grades, and grade point average (GPA). 

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Applicants Affected by Public Health Quarantines

For international graduate student applicants affected by testing closures due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), please consider the University of Arizona CEPT full academic exam , which can be administered from a distance.

General English Proficiency Information

Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language.

Please check our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.  

Individual departments may require higher scores than the Graduate College and all tests must be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.  The University of Arizona's institution code for sending official electronic score reports from ETS is 4832. 

Acceptable English Proficiency Credentials: 

• Note, for Master's programs, we also accept the TOEFL Essentials test with a minimum band score of 9.5. Individual programs may set higher English proficiency requirements, please contact your Graduate Program Coordinator if you have questions. The TOEFL Essentials Test is  not  an accepted test of English proficiency for doctoral programs. 
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6.  (The IELTS One Skill Retake is not currently available, but we are working on implementation and it will be accepted soon.)
• Pearson PTE Academic - minimum score of 60
• Graduate  English Language Endorsement  from the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
• CEPT Full Academic test - offered by our Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), minimum Total score of 110.

The Graduate College does not accept Duolingo scores for demonstration of English Proficiency.

Conditional Admission

Graduate departments may recommend a student for Conditional Admission if the prospective student meets all Graduate College requirements except the minimum English proficiency requirement.  See International Conditional Admission for more information.

Those exempt from submitting English proficiency scores are:

• Applicants who hold citizenship from countries where English is the official language.
• Applicants who have completed a bachelors or graduate degree at a regionally accredited institution in the United States, or an approved institution in an official English speaking country .  Students eligible for this exemption, who are awarded a graduate teaching assistantship from their department, must complete the mandatory English Speaking Proficiency Evaluation (ESPE.)  Refer to the GA Manual for more information.
• Applicants who have not yet completed a degree, but have two years of full-time academic study and have taken 48 upper division, graded undergraduate semester units  or 30 graded, graduate semester units at a regionally accredited institution in the United States, or an approved institution in an official  English speaking country .  Units must not be older than two years from the term of enrollment.  Students eligible for this exemption, who are awarded a graduate teaching assistantship from their department, must complete the mandatory English Speaking Proficiency Evaluation (ESPE.)  Refer to the GA Manual for more information.

Special Requirements for Graduate Teaching Assistants 

In order to be hired as a Graduate Teaching Assistant or Associate, an admitted student must meet a higher level of English proficiency than the minimum required for admission. International GTAs must meet at least the following requirements in order to serve in this capacity:

• TOEFL IBT Speaking Section – score of 24
• TOEFL PBT - those who took the revised test after 2017 will be asked to take a UA CESL test of speaking skills.
• TOEFL Essentials Test Speaking Section - score of 11
• IELTS -Speaking Section 7.5
• CEPT - Speaking Section 44
• Completion of ESPE (per the GA Manual )

After admission, International Student Services will send you instructions for requesting an I-20 or DS-2019 that you can use to apply for a student visa and enter the United States. Immigration regulations require ISS to verify that you have enough funds to cover the cost of tuition and fees, living expenses, health insurance and (if applicable) dependent expenses before issuing an I-20 or DS-2019. 

Use the New to Main Campus Calculator at Financial Guarantee Requirement to find out how much funding you need to show and the types of funding accepted. You are allowed to count departmental funding toward the Financial Guarantee Requirement. Please contact your intended department directly about their timeline for funding decisions. 

For more information about immigration, travel and check-in, visit  Graduate Students on the ISS website.

Health Insurance

The University of Arizona requires all international students on nonimmigrant visas to carry the Student Health Insurance Plan , unless you qualify for an  exemption. If you receive a graduate teaching or research assistantship, your health insurance will be covered as part of your position benefits.

Admission Requirements

Please review the Graduate College Admission Requirements , which are in addition to the departmental admission requirements below.

Admission to the program is determined by high scores on standardized tests, an adequate background in computer science, strong letters of recommendation, high-level grades from a strong undergraduate program, and research interests shared with the faculty. Each applicant is evaluated carefully based on the entire application package, taking into account test scores, previous educational achievement, letters of recommendation, and the statement of purpose.  The admissions committee also considers an applicant’s previous research, publications, and work experience. The stated minimums are guidelines. An applicant whose record is weak in one aspect (e.g., GRE scores) may be considered for admission if a strength exists in another area (e.g., excellent GPA, letters). In evaluating students applications, the committee looks for the following: (1) adequate math and computer science background, (2) excellent academic performance, (3) good communication skills, and (4) intellectual potential. The admissions committee will also consider whether applicants have researched the University of Arizona Computer Science program and are applying to work in research areas and with the expertise of the faculty currently in the Department of Computer Science.

Academic Requirements

Applicants for admission are evaluated on the basis of academic record, preparation, and other relevant qualifications. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in computer science or a closely related field. A well-prepared applicant should be proficient in a high-level programming language such as C, C++, or Java, and have a solid background in the following areas: (1) mathematics, including calculus and discrete mathematics; (2) machine architecture; (3) programming languages, including exposure to a variety of high-level languages (e.g., Java, LISP); (4) data structures; (5) algorithm analysis; (6) theory of computation; and (7) software systems, including compilers and operating systems. In particular, all students must have at a minimum demonstrated advanced undergraduate studies in Systems (i.e. through an operating systems or compilers course) and Theory (i.e. through an algorithms or theory of computation course).

If an applicant lacks the academic background to apply to the graduate program, prerequisites can be completed at another institution or at UA as a non-degree-seeking graduate student prior to application. Non-degree-seeking graduate students can take undergraduate and graduate level courses at the University of Arizona’s campus, if space is available.

Note: 1) International applicants are usually not eligible for non-degree seeking status because of visa requirements. 2) There is no guarantee of admission to the graduate program based on completion of the prerequisites at the University of Arizona.

Typical minimum undergraduate GPA for MS applicants is 3.2 out of a 4.0 scale. The typical minimum undergraduate GPA for PhD applicants is 3.5 and for applicants with a Master's degree in a related field, the minimum graduate GPA is typically 3.7.

During semesters when GRE's are not waived, the department requires the GRE general test. Admission requirements do not set specific score cut-offs in each section. Typical minimum scores for admitted applicants are 156 verbal  (domestic applicants)  and 158 quantitative.  Note: The GRE has been waived for Spring 2025 admission. 

English Proficiency

International applicants should review the Graduate College's minimum English proficiency requirements .

The departmental typical minimum TOEFL listening score is 25.  All teaching assistants must have a minimum TOEFL speak score of 24 or a minimum IELTS speak score of 7.5.

Note:  We do not consider students for conditional admission.

Apply to the Ph.D. Program

The application portal for Fall 2024 admission is now closed.

We accept applications for admission to the Ph.D. program for the Fall term of each year only. 

How to apply.

To apply, you must complete the University of Arizona Graduate College online application . Follow these steps:

• Create a GradApp account
• Complete your GradApp profile under "My Account".
• Select "Apply to a Program" from the sidebar.
• Select "University of Arizona-Main" as the campus and "Tucson" as the location.
• Choose "Degree Seeking" under application type and "Government & Public Policy (PHD)" under program of study.
• Choose the semester during which you wish to enter the program.
• Your application should now be initiated under "My Active Applications."

If technical issues arise with the online application, please contact the Graduate Collage at [email protected] for assistance.

The application portal for the PhD program is typically open between October and January each year. 

Application Checklist

We admit a limited number of applicants on a competitive basis each year. Admission and financial support decisions are made on the evaluation of the following required application materials.

Academic Statement of Purpose

What we would like to see addressed in your “Academic Statement of Purpose” (no more than 3 pages):

• What is your academic background? 
• What question(s) and/or topic(s) are of interest to you – do you have specific (or broad) ideas about what you would like to study in graduate school?
• Are there specific faculty members in SGPP with whom you would like to work? How do their academic interests complement your own? 
• Successful completion of academic coursework or training programs/certificates in research methods.
• Relevant analytical skills developed and employed through your work experience. 
• Your quantitative GRE score. (Note that, as with other items on this list of suggestions, this is optional. We do not require the GRE for admission, and we will not assume anything if you choose not to discuss it in this document.) 
• One or more academic articles/books that adopt an empirical approach that you find compelling.

Personal Statement

What we would like to see addressed in your “Personal Statement” (no more than 2 pages):

• Why do you want to pursue a PhD? How will this degree help you to achieve your career goals?
• Why do you want to pursue a PhD at UArizona, specifically?
• How have your cultural, geographical, financial, and/or educational backgrounds and experiences presented opportunities and/or challenges for you?
• How have these backgrounds and experiences motivated you to pursue a PhD, and how might they help you succeed in our program?
• If you have written a senior or master’s thesis or conducted some other major independent or collaborative research project, how did that experience influence your PhD goals?
• Do you have experience as a research and/or teaching assistant?
• Did you work in a position that made you want to explore some process more deeply?

Transcripts

A bachelor's degree with an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00 is required for admission. Submit transcripts from all institutions where you have received college credit.

Transcripts can be scanned and uploaded with the online application. Scans of official transcripts are preferred; if unofficial transcripts are used, they must include the name of the institution and your name.

English Language Proficiency

You are required to complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if your native language is not English or if you have not received an undergraduate degree from an institution where English is the exclusive medium of instruction.

If you wish to be considered for financial support via an assistantship, you must score a minimum of 24 on the speaking element of the TOEFL IBT or a minimum of 7.5 on the speaking section of the IELTS. Scores should be submitted through ETS using institution code 4832, or as a PDF document in the supplemental question section of the application.

Applicants who have completed a bachelors or graduate degree at a regionally accredited institution in the United States, or an approved institution in an official English speaking country .  Students eligible for this exemption, who are awarded a graduate teaching assistantship from their department, must complete the mandatory English Speaking Proficiency Evaluation (ESPE.)  Refer to the GA Manual for more information:  http://grad.arizona.edu/funding/ga.

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation are required from three individuals who can speak to your academic potential, including knowledge and creativity, communication skills, and ability to complete projects.  Letters of recommendation are submitted by the letter writers through the online application system.

Writing Sample

You should submit a writing sample that represents your original research/work. The writing sample should not exceed 25 pages in length.

If you have any questions, contact the Director of the Ph.D. Program:

Dr. Jessica Braithwaite [email protected]