For possible exemption from additional language requirements, you must achieve an Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) score of 90, with no less than 20 on each section or an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6 on each band score. There is no minimum TOEFL or IELTS score required for admission to the Viterbi School.
Letters of Recommendation (Optional): Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study.ĪDDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTSĮnglish Language Proficiency: In addition to application requirements above, international students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS.Personal Statement : The personal statement should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the Viterbi School of Engineering, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study.If you are admitted, you will be given specific instructions on submitting your hard copy transcripts.For upload purposes, all transcript related documents for a single school must be submitted as one document.If the transcript includes a separate grading scale, make sure it is also uploaded.