The University of Toledo

HOSS Graduate Admission Guidelines

Currently, The University of Toledo offers an MS degree program with concentrations in various research tracks (see program page for more details). All tracks require a master’s thesis completed and successfully defended before graduation. Admission to the MS program is very competitive. Applicants are encouraged to explore HOSS faculty research interests by visiting faculty pages and to indicate their preferences in the statement of purpose that accompanies the application to the program. All accepted candidates are assigned a thesis adviser based on their preferences and faculty availability. Financial support in the form of a full tuition waiver and monthly stipend is available to exceptional candidates.

Following are the requirements for the application to the MS program in HOSS.

Domestic applicants

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Official transcripts must be received
• A 2.70 cumulative GPA for all previous academic work.
• GRE: No minimum score, but recommendations for greatest consideration:
  • Verbal 155
  • Quantitative 151
  • Writing 3.5
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose

International applicants

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Official transcripts/marksheets - Please visit the College of Graduate Studies website for more details.
• GRE: No minimum score, but recommendations for greatest consideration:
  • Verbal 155
  • Quantitative 151
  • Writing 3.5
• TOEFL – Minimum score 80; recommendation for greatest consideration for funding ≥90 (IELTS scores are no longer accepted)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose

The deadline to receive complete application package is January 15th. The program only accepts new applicants for the Fall term.