University of Pittsburgh

International FAQ: in most cases a credential evaluation is not required. If a bachelor's degree is from a 3-year program and there are no additional degrees, a credential evaluation, provided by a NACES-member organization, showing the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree is required for admission consideration.

Requirements table (Master of Science): 'Degree Certificate' International Students Only. International FAQ: certified copies of your degree certificate(s)/diploma(s); documents not in English need a certified copy of the original plus a certified English translation (self-translations not accepted).

Requirements table (Master of Science): 'Essays' 2. The application guide describes, for MS applicants, a career goals essay ('Clearly articulate your specialization goals') and a personal statement ('When responding to the lived experience question'). The prompts and word limits are not published on the public pages.

Application guide FAQ: 'The optional essay is truly optional.' Use it to explain circumstances (like a lower GPA), share formative life experiences, or address gaps; only submit if you have meaningful additional information.

Requirements table (Master of Science): 'Resume' Required.

Requirements table (Master of Science): 'Transcript' Required. International FAQ: current official transcripts from each college or university attended, undergraduate and graduate; electronic delivery recommended. The MS overview page says unofficial copies of academic documents are accepted to expedite the evaluation.

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Requirements table (Master of Science): 'Two Letters of Recommendation' Required. The international FAQ says it is OK to submit the application before the letters arrive.

GMAT (optional; or GRE): Requirements table (Master of Science): 'GMAT/GRE Test' Optional. Program FAQ: 'GRE and GMAT scores are optional for admission.' International FAQ: test optional for all programs; applicants without an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a B (3.00) average or higher in at least 6 credits of quantitative coursework, or a graduate/professional degree, are encouraged (but not required) to submit scores, as are international applicants to full-time programs. No cut-off score; scores valid five years.

GRE (optional; or GMAT): Requirements table (Master of Science): 'GMAT/GRE Test' Optional. Program FAQ: 'GRE and GMAT scores are optional for admission.' International FAQ: test optional for all programs; applicants without an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a B (3.00) average or higher in at least 6 credits of quantitative coursework, or a graduate/professional degree, are encouraged (but not required) to submit scores, as are international applicants to full-time programs. No cut-off score; scores valid five years. As of December 10, 2024, the GRE At-Home exam is no longer accepted.

The school’s official pages say this differently. Here is what each one says — check with the school before you rely on it.

Duolingo English Test (minimum 125): Requirements table: 'TOEFL/IELTS/DET Test*' International Students Only. Minimum score: 125 / Recommended score: 130 (the international FAQ gives the same: minimum 125, recommended 130 or better).

Duolingo English Test (minimum 115): MS overview page: 'For applicants unable to take the TOEFL or IELTS, Katz will accept the Duolingo English Test. Scores of 125 or higher are considered competitive for admission and a minimum score of 115 is required in order to be eligible for admission consideration to Katz.'

IELTS: Requirements table: 'TOEFL/IELTS/DET Test*' International Students Only. Minimum score: 6.5 / Recommended score: 7.0.

TOEFL: Requirements table: 'TOEFL/IELTS/DET Test*' International Students Only. Taken on or after January 21, 2026: 4.0 minimum overall score, with all subscores at 4.0 or higher; taken prior to January 21, 2026: 80 minimum score (the international FAQ gives the cut-over as 1/20/26). The FAQ recommends 100 or better. Katz TOEFL institution code 2927-02.

Waiver / exemption: International FAQ: international candidates may be exempt if the candidate is a U.S. citizen or holds a U.S. Permanent Resident Card; has received a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited US college or university; or is a citizen of, or has received a bachelor's or higher degree from a college/university/institution from, an approved English speaking country.

Not on the list of accepted English tests: 'International applicants are required to submit an English Language test (TOEFL/IELTS/DuoLingo).' The requirements table also names only TOEFL/IELTS/DET.

The school’s official pages say this differently. Here is what each one says — check with the school before you rely on it.