Applying from Outside the United States

Most of the same rules apply, with a few extra steps and earlier dates.

English tests: most programs accept TOEFL or IELTS, and many now accept Duolingo. Minimums vary a lot. One speech-language pathology program we checked asks for a TOEFL of 115. Each Basics page lists the program's own minimums where it publishes them, and who is exempt.

Some universities set an earlier deadline for international applicants, often about a month before the main date. Check for it.

Transcripts from outside the U.S. may need an evaluation or certified translation. Read the graduate school's international page early, because it can take weeks.

Funding: PhD funding usually covers international students the same way. Many fellowships are open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, so our fellowship list marks citizenship for each one.