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Admission Requirements

Scholastic Requirements

Depending on the intended program, an applicant must have earned a bachelor’s from an accredited institution whose requirements for the degree are substantially equivalent to those of the City University. In addition, the applicant must complete the prerequisites specified by the program, submit evidence that he or she shows promise of ability to carry out research, and be approved by the admissions committee of the program in which he or she intends to specialize.

Requirements for International Students

Graduates of foreign colleges and universities who meet the standards of admission equivalent to those described above may be considered for admission to the City University’s doctoral programs. The applicant must present authoritative evidence of sufficient competence in the English language to pursue a regular course of study at the City University. An applicant who has not studied in an English-speaking country must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test.

University assistance for which international students are eligible to compete is limited and may not be adequate to fund the student’s total expenses. Before receiving a visa for entrance into the United States in a student status, students must certify that they will have sufficient support for the entire period of their stay in the United States while pursuing a full-time program of study. Instructions for applying for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to study in the United States may be accessed at www.gc.cuny.edu/International-Students.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines for admissions vary. Visit our website for program deadlines at https:// www.gc.cuny.edu/admissions.

Financial Assistance

A student wishing to apply for financial assistance should refer to the listing of awards in a later section of this bulletin as well as our website for application dates and other pertinent information. An admissions applicant seeking financial assistance must submit both the admissions and financial forms and supporting documents by the award deadline date.