Admissions

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International Graduate

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Reach New Heights as an Aggie Graduate Student

\ With over 200 graduate and professional programs to choose from, it’s no surprise that Texas A&M University is home to students from across the globe furthering their education. We’ve got you covered whether you’re looking for an M.S. in Engineering, a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, an MBA from Mays Business School or one of our other nationally acclaimed graduate programs.  All international applicants are encouraged to visit International Student Services & Scholar Services to get more information on the necessary steps to attend Texas A&M.\ \ You are an international graduate applicant if you:\ \

• are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency)\  AND
• you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas (please review Senate Bill 1528)\  AND
• hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)

\ Note: If you are currently enrolled as a degree-seeking graduate student or the break of enrollment between the two graduate programs at Texas A&M University will be less than a calendar year, you should submit a Letter of Intent or Petition to the Graduate and Professional School.\  \ Most graduate information is specific to different colleges and programs. Make sure to reach out to the department you’re applying to for specific admissions information such as deadlines and required documents.\  \

What do I need to apply?

Application

Refer to your program’s website for specific application information. Most academic programs utilize the Texas A&M University GraduateCAS.

Spring 2026 Application\ Summer/Fall 2026 Application​\ \ Applicants who may need an accessibility accommodation using any of these applications should contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@tamu.edu.

Non-Refundable Application Fee

A non-refundable $90 application fee (in addition to a centralized application service processing fee) is required to process an application for admission. Waiver of the $90 international application fee is not available.

Official Transcripts and Records

Please view a brief List of Bachelor Degree Equivalencies by Country. If you do not find your country listed and are unsure of your degree equivalency, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@tamu.edu.

Some Centralized Application Services (CASs) will allow transcript upload while others will require official transcripts during the application process.  If you have provided transcript(s) by upload and receive an offer of admission, you must provide the official transcript(s) directly to the Office of Admissions before you will be permitted to register for classes.

Transcripts are considered official if they have an original signature of a school official or an original school seal. Accepted signatures include the Registrar, Principal, Controller of Examinations, or The Ministry of Education. Photocopies or other duplications of a transcript, such as notarized copies, faxed, or scanned documents are not considered official.

If your institution does not issue a transcript in English you must provide the official original language transcript along with an official English translation. Official translations are prepared by a recognized translation service and include all original seals and/or signatures.

Consolidated transcripts or provisional mark-sheets are not considered official. Please ask the registrar to send individual mark-sheets that list your grades earned in each term. Do not send mark-sheets that include student information other than your own.

For students currently enrolled in the United States, we will accept copies of official transcripts from other countries provided the copies are verified by the United States institution the applicant is currently attending. Faxed, emailed, and/or notarized copies will not be accepted. Evaluations are not accepted as transcripts.

Many universities in the USA can use the electronic format. Electronic transcripts can be processed much faster than paper transcripts. Texas A&M will accept transcripts sent electronically through SPEEDE, PARCHMENT or National Clearing House. Institutions outside the US may send official transcripts to admissions@tamu.edu.

Students with academic records from China: If you are admitted and plan to register for classes, you will need to provide transcripts and degrees verified by the Center for Student Services and Development (CSSD) prior to registration. These verification reports should be issued in English and sent to admissions@tamu.edu. You will not find Texas A&M University in the CSSD Portal (Parchment), so you must request that your verification report be sent to admissions@tamu.edu. Please do not send to Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi as this is a different institution.

Official Test Scores

Required test scores should be sent directly from the testing agency. Most scores expire after five years. Use code 6003 for reporting GRE scores for non-engineering programs (Department code not needed). Use code 4119 for reporting GRE for engineering programs. Use 7B7K957 for reporting GMAT scores.

Proof of English Proficiency

All international graduate students must meet minimum English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards for admission and registration at Texas A&M University. This is attainable by achieving a minimum required score on an acceptable standardized examination, citizenship with an English-speaking country, or completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an accredited academic institution within the United States.

Test Scores Accepted by Texas A&M University\ The following global test scores are acceptable to meet the ELP Requirement for admission and registration:

• Minimum TOEFL-iBT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score)
• Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5 from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score)
• Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test nor the One Skill Retake for admission purposes)
• GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval) from a test date within five years; or
• GMAT Verbal Score of at least 77 on the new scale or 22 on the old scale (subject to departmental approval) from a test date within five years.

Please note: Some academic units may establish testing standards that exceed the University’s minimum score for admission to their programs. Please contact the program’s administrative academic unit for information.

Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to be considered official. Official test scores delivered to a CAS application service using the instructions below are accepted and will be retrieved by Texas A&M University.

To report TOEFL scores:

• Use code 6003 for reporting TOEFL scores to the Texas A&M University (GraduateCAS).
• Use code B887 for reporting TOEFL for engineering programs (EngineeringCAS).
• Use code B888 for reporting TOEFL for business programs (BusinessCAS).

To report IELTS scores:

• Texas A&M University only accepts scores submitted electronically by the IELTS test center. No paper Test Report Forms will be accepted. Please contact the test center where you took the IELTS test and request that your test scores be sent electronically to Texas A&M University (College Station and Galveston).
• Scores from the IELTS One Skill Retake will only be accepted for the Speaking section and will only be used for ELP Certification processes. Texas A&M University will not accept an IELTS One Skill Retake score in any section for admission.

\ Tests should be taken at least eight weeks prior to the appropriate application deadline to ensure timely receipt and processing of results.\ \ Please note: There may be multiple instances of Texas A&M University; please ensure the correct institution is selected.\ \ Citizenship with an English-Speaking Country\ If you are a citizen of one of the following countries, you will meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement for admission and automatically receive ELP Verification:\

*Please Note: Citizens of Canada will automatically meet the ELP Requirement for admission but do not receive ELP Verification required for registration. Canadian citizens are required to demonstrate residency in any province except Quebec through the Alternative Verification process (described below). Residents of Quebec are required to submit official test scores (as described above).\ \ Bachelors’ or Master’s Degrees Completed at an Accredited Academic Institution within the United States\ If you have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an accredited academic institution within the United States, you will meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement for admission. Following completion of the admission process, your admitting academic unit will be required to complete an Alternative Verification Request to meet the ELP Verification Requirement and enable registration for courses.\ \ If your application is accepted, please contact your admitting academic unit regarding the Alternative Verification process.

Department-Specific Required Documents

The following items are department-specific:

• Letters of Recommendation (LOR). When required, you should provide recommendations from individuals who are familiar with your academic achievement and potential. If you have been out of school for a number of years and are unable to contact former professors, you may submit non-academic references (e.g., employers).
• Statement of Purpose. You may be required to submit a Statement of Purpose.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae. You may be required to submit either a Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

Please check with your department of interest for any additional application requirements.

Testing Information for Graduate Studies

\ Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)\ Educational Testing Service\ P.O. Box 6000\ Princeton, NJ 08541-6000\ (609) 771-7670\ ets.org/gre\  \ Graduate Management\ Admissions Test (GMAT)\ Educational Testing Service\ P.O. Box 6103\ Princeton, NJ 08541-6103\ (609) 771-7330\ mba.com/the-gmat\  \ TOEFL\ Box 6151\ Princeton, NJ 08541-6151\ (609) 771-7100\ ets.org/toefl\  \ International English Language Testing System (IELTS)\ ielts.org\ \

Where do I submit my documents?

\ For documents sent via postal mail, please use the addresses listed below:\  \ (Postal Service)\ Graduate Admissions Processing\ Texas A&M University\ P.O. Box 30014\ College Station, TX 77842-3014\  \ (Overnight or Hand Delivery)\ Admissions Processing\ Texas A&M University\ General Services Complex\ 750 Agronomy Road, Suite 1601\ 0200 TAMU\ College Station, TX 77843-0200\ (979) 845-1060\  \ Texas A&M University is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Credentials scheduled by overnight mail carriers for Saturday delivery will be delivered and accepted by the University on the next business day.\ \

Aggie Code of Honor

Acts of Dishonesty

"An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal nor tolerate those who do."

The Aggie Code of Honor is a way of life and a tool our admissions team uses to judge prospective students. Those who have lived the Aggie Code of Honor long before they knew it was the Aggie Code of Honor will fit in perfectly at Texas A&M. Applicants found to have misrepresented themselves or submitted false information on the application will receive appropriate disciplinary action.

In accordance with Texas A&M student rule 24.4.1, acts of dishonesty include but are not limited to:

• Withholding material information from the University, misrepresenting the truth during a University investigation or student conduct conference, and/or making false statements to any University official.
• Furnishing false information to and/or withholding information from any University official, faculty member, or office.
• Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any University document, record, or instrument of identification.

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The submission of false information at the time of admission or readmission is ground for rejection of the application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, dismissal or other appropriate disciplinary action.

International Graduate

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