The General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General and Subject scores are optional but applicants are strongly encouraged to provide it. Applicants, who fail to submit GRE scores for evaluation, should provide supplementary information (e.g. M.S. thesis, research publication, description of research experiences, etc) that can demonstrate potential in research.

The TOEFL, or some alternative demonstration of English proficiency (GEPT or IELTS), is required from all applicants. If an applicant can not submit the official score report before the deadline, he/she may receive an “conditional offer.”

The test of English proficiency can be exempted for applicants graduated from universities where English is the primary language of instruction, if the applicant provides an official certification issued by the Office of Registrar.