Applicant must not be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States and must be interested in seeking a bachelor’s degree. Applicant must have never been enrolled in a postsecondary institution since completing their secondary education. Applicants must also submit two admission essays. Applicants may submit a resume and two letters of recommendation (optional). ACT scores are also required.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants must submit three references, curriculum vitae and a statement of purpose.

The average GPA of recently admitted students is 3.74 on a 4.0 scale in upper-division or graduate work There is no minimum score required by ME and the department does not require any special subject tests Average GRE scores for recently admitted ME, graduate students: GRE V: 590 (GRE General Test) 159 (Revised GRE Test) GRE Q: 770 (GRE General Test) 163 (Revised GRE Test) Preferred TOEFL for ME/ORIE department: 90 or above on (iBT) Documents Required: An official transcript from every senior college attended Even if courses taken at one institution are recorded on another college's transcript, transcripts must be submitted from the institution at which the courses were taken Each transcript (mark sheet) should contain a complete record of studies at the institution from which it is issued (i.e., the subjects taken and grades [marks] earned in each subject) Proof Of English language Proficiency GRE or GMAT scores Three (3) letters of recommendation required

At M c Combs, the department understands that applicants are experiencing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that these challenges may be affecting their ability to take the required GRE/GMAT test. Due to the unprecedented circumstances, the department is providing applicants who are directly impacted by COVID-19 with the opportunity to petition for a GRE/GMAT test waiver. If the admissions committee requires further information about a candidate, an interview may be required The Texas MSF welcomes applicants with work experience, however, no work experience is required to be accepted Documents Required: Official transcripts uploaded in PDF format If the transcripts are in a foreign language, they must be translated into English GRE or GMAT scores TOEFL or IELTS score for all international applications Personal essays Two letters of recommendation Resume One-minute video essay

The department does not have a programming requirement for applicants, but the department does strongly recommend that students admitted to the program without programming experience study on their own and come prepared for programming boot camp at orientation. Python is a good place to start

Documents Required: Students need to complete both required essays Essay 1 (Required) (250-500 words) “Explain what has led you to pursue to Master in Professional Accounting degree at the McCombs School of Business and how obtaining the MPA degree will assist you in achieving your short- and long-term goals.” Essay 2 (Required) Choose one option from the following: 1) Write an essay on one of the following topics (250 words): “Share how you believe your background, experiences, perspectives and/or talents will help you contribute to the MPA community.” “Describe the most significant challenge you have faced. What steps did you take to overcome this challenge, and what did you learn from the experience?” OR 2) Share a video introduction (one minute in length): “Imagine that you are at the MPA orientation. Introduce yourself to your new classmates and faculty members. Highlight your background, talents, hobbies, interests, and/or other factors that make you unique.” Optional Statement Please provide any additional information the student believes is important to his/her application (e.g., details about any planned prerequisite coursework) or address any areas of concern that he/she believes will be beneficial to the MPA admissions committee when considering his/her application (e.g., explanation of academic performance or extenuating personal circumstances).” Students will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of at least two references in the “Letters of Recommendation” section of the application Submit a copy of an official transcript for each college or university attended Transcripts from junior or community colleges should be submitted if students completed the pre-enrollment requirements or any accounting courses at these institutions Professional resume GRE OR GMAT scores Proof of English language Proficiency

Interviews are conducted in person or via Skype by an Admissions Committee member The Program office will contact students through the application system to schedule an interview if invited Note: Due to safety protocols due to COVID-19, all interviews are currently being conducted virtually While UT has no minimum score, the GMAT/GRE is an extremely important component of each application The Texas M c Combs MSTC Admissions committee likes to see an average of 600 on the GMAT and an average of 155 verbal & 155 quantitative GMAT/GRE waiver requirements in detail: If students have 15 or more years of work experience If students have an expired score to consider If students have 5 or more years of people or project management experience Students for whom the GMAT/GRE requirement is waived must: Demonstrate quantitative abilities through work history, undergraduate record, or continuing education classes Meet all other admissions requirements Receive approval for the GMAT/GRE waiver TOEFL Requirement may be waived for students, who Hold a master's degree from a college or university located in the U.S. or from a country where English is the official language Were educated solely in English for their undergraduate and/or prior graduate degree Documents required: An official transcript A detailed resume Two letters of recommendation Proof Of English language proficiency GRE or GMAT Scores Application Essay What are your short and long-term goals, and how will Texas McCombs help you achieve them? Also, please describe how your experiences, both personal and professional, have led you to pursue the MS in Technology Commercialization degree at this time. (maximum length: 700 words)

The GRE requirement is waived for applicants seeking entry in fall 2021 The BME admissions committee takes a holistic approach to application reviews International applicants are required to take the TOEFL and submit official, valid, unexpired scores as part of the application process. The score must be valid at the application deadline. The Department of Biomedical Engineering does not accept IELTS scores for English proficiency Documents required: Three letters of recommendation Structured Personal Statement Undergraduate degree area and institution Transcripts Research and work experience TOEFL scores Contribution to diversity through personal experience and volunteer service Official GRE scores (waived for 2021 admissions cycle)

Full-time work experience is calculated up until the time of enrollment (the start of classes) This encompasses all work completed since the bachelor’s degree, including teaching, military service, and government experience (ex: the Peace Corps) Other types of experience can be explained fully in the application essays English Language Proficiency scores may be waived if applicants have completed their degree entirely in English UPDATE–TEST SCORE WAIVERS FOR APPLICANTS If students have not been able to take the GMAT, GRE, EA, or TOEFL exams due to the following reasons related to COVID-19, the department is providing the opportunity to petition for a special test score exception Students who meet both of the criteria below have the opportunity to petition for a special test waiver: Students are unable to take an exam in-person at a designated testing center due to lack of availability in their region, or because they or someone in their household is immunocompromised, AND Students are unable to take an exam online due to lack of availability in their region, technology, or other test-taking requirements (e.g. device availability or compatibility, slow internet connection, testing environment) The COVID-19 test waiver is NOT available to applicants who have already sent official GMAT, GRE, EA, TOEFL, or IELTS scores to Texas McCombs. Once an official score has been sent to Texas McCombs, it becomes a part of their submitted application record and cannot be removed Admissions interviews will remain invite-only, but all interviews will be conducted virtually for all MBA programs until further notice For more information, please contact: Austin: TexasMBA@mccombs.utexas.edu

Full-time work experience is calculated up until the time of enrollment (the start of classes) This encompasses all work completed since the bachelor’s degree, including teaching, military service, and government experience (ex: the Peace Corps) Other types of experience can be explained fully in the application essays English Language Proficiency scores may be waived if applicants have completed their degree entirely in English UPDATE–TEST SCORE WAIVERS FOR APPLICANTS If students have not been able to take the GMAT, GRE, EA, or TOEFL exams due to the following reasons related to COVID-19, the department is providing the opportunity to petition for a special test score exception Students who meet both of the criteria below have the opportunity to petition for a special test waiver: Students are unable to take an exam in-person at a designated testing center due to lack of availability in their region, or because they or someone in their household is immunocompromised, AND Students are unable to take an exam online due to lack of availability in their region, technology, or other test-taking requirements (e.g. device availability or compatibility, slow internet connection, testing environment) The COVID-19 test waiver is NOT available to applicants who have already sent official GMAT, GRE, EA, TOEFL, or IELTS scores to Texas McCombs. Once an official score has been sent to Texas McCombs, it becomes a part of their submitted application record and cannot be removed Admissions interviews will remain invite-only, but all interviews will be conducted virtually for all MBA programs until further notice For more information, please contact: Austin: TexasMBA@mccombs.utexas.edu

•Official transcripts •Essay •Three short answers (250-300 word) •Resume (recommended) •LOR (recommended)

•Official transcripts •Essay •Three short answers (250-300 word) •Resume (recommended) •LOR (recommended)

•Official transcripts •Essay •Three short answers (250-300 word) •Resume (recommended) •LOR (recommended)

•Official transcripts •Essay •Three short answers (250-300 word) •Resume (recommended) •LOR (recommended)

Students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2021 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT test score as part of their application This change will allow the university to better serve potential students by ensuring that testing limitations related to COVID-19 do not affect a student’s ability to apply This temporary suspension means that for fall 2021 admission, a test score will not be required for students to apply to, and be fully considered for, admission to UT Austin International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English The TOEFL iBT is preferred over the IELTS. The university cannot accept institutional TOEFL (ITP) scores Documents Required: Official transcript(s) documenting all coursework undertaken during the high school career and class rank If the student's high school does not rank students, include a statement from the school describing its policy, a copy of the school’s profile, and a GPA or grade distribution report Proof of English Language Proficiency Essay Submit three required short answers and may submit one optional short answer responding to prompts in the admissions application Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words, typically the length of one paragraph A copy of the permanent resident card (if applicable) Resume (optional) If you submit a resume, It should include: Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description The number of hours per week and weeks per year the student's spent on each activity Letter(s) of recommendation (optional) Students may submit up to two optional letters of recommendation with the admission application These letters may be from teachers, mentors, or people who know the student well, either within or outside of the student's high school Student Information Form (if applicable)

•Official transcripts •Essay •Three short answers (250-300 word) •Resume (recommended) •LOR (recommended)

Students can show calculus readiness by submitting one of the following by the applicable admissions deadline: An official college or university transcript showing credit for a college-level Calculus I (or higher) course with a grade of C or higher An official high school transcript showing credit for a Calculus I (or higher) course with a grade of C or higher An official high school transcript showing credit for a Precalculus course with a grade of C or higher Five years or more of high school math courses at or above the level of Algebra I Students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2021 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT test score as part of their application This change will allow the university to better serve potential students by ensuring that testing limitations related to COVID-19 do not affect a student’s ability to apply This temporary suspension means that for fall 2021 admission, a test score will not be required for students to apply to, and be fully considered for, admission to UT Austin International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English The TOEFL iBT is preferred over the IELTS. The university cannot accept institutional TOEFL (ITP) scores Documents Required: Official transcript(s) documenting all coursework undertaken during the high school career and class rank If the student's high school does not rank students, include a statement from the school describing its policy, a copy of the school’s profile, and a GPA or grade distribution report Proof of English Language Proficiency Essay Submit three required short answers and may submit one optional short answer responding to prompts in the admissions application Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words, typically the length of one paragraph A copy of the permanent resident card (if applicable) Resume (optional) If you submit a resume, It should include: Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description The number of hours per week and weeks per year the student's spent on each activity Letter(s) of recommendation (optional) Students may submit up to two optional letters of recommendation with the admission application These letters may be from teachers, mentors, or people who know the student well, either within or outside of the student's high school Student Information Form (if applicable)

Students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2021 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT test score as part of their application This change will allow the university to better serve potential students by ensuring that testing limitations related to COVID-19 do not affect a student’s ability to apply This temporary suspension means that for fall 2021 admission, a test score will not be required for students to apply to, and be fully considered for, admission to UT Austin International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English The TOEFL iBT is preferred over the IELTS. The university cannot accept institutional TOEFL (ITP) scores Documents Required: Official transcript(s) documenting all coursework undertaken during the high school career and class rank If the student's high school does not rank students, include a statement from the school describing its policy, a copy of the school’s profile, and a GPA or grade distribution report Proof of English Language Proficiency Essay Submit three required short answers and may submit one optional short answer responding to prompts in the admissions application Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words, typically the length of one paragraph A copy of the permanent resident card (if applicable) Resume (optional) If you submit a resume, It should include: Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description The number of hours per week and weeks per year the student's spent on each activity Letter(s) of recommendation (optional) Students may submit up to two optional letters of recommendation with the admission application These letters may be from teachers, mentors, or people who know the student well, either within or outside of the student's high school Student Information Form (if applicable)

•Official transcripts •Essay •Three short answers (250-300 word) •Resume (recommended) •LOR (recommended)

Students can show calculus readiness by submitting one of the following by the applicable admissions deadline: An official college or university transcript showing credit for a college-level Calculus I (or higher) course with a grade of C or higher An official high school transcript showing credit for a Calculus I (or higher) course with a grade of C or higher An official high school transcript showing credit for a Precalculus course with a grade of C or higher Five years or more of high school math courses at or above the level of Algebra I Students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2021 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT test score as part of their application This change will allow the university to better serve potential students by ensuring that testing limitations related to COVID-19 do not affect a student’s ability to apply This temporary suspension means that for fall 2021 admission, a test score will not be required for students to apply to, and be fully considered for, admission to UT Austin International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English The TOEFL iBT is preferred over the IELTS. The university cannot accept institutional TOEFL (ITP) scores Documents Required: Official transcript(s) documenting all coursework undertaken during the high school career and class rank If the student's high school does not rank students, include a statement from the school describing its policy, a copy of the school’s profile, and a GPA or grade distribution report Proof of English Language Proficiency Essay Submit three required short answers and may submit one optional short answer responding to prompts in the admissions application Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words, typically the length of one paragraph A copy of the permanent resident card (if applicable) Resume (optional) If you submit a resume, It should include: Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description The number of hours per week and weeks per year the student's spent on each activity Letter(s) of recommendation (optional) Students may submit up to two optional letters of recommendation with the admission application These letters may be from teachers, mentors, or people who know the student well, either within or outside of the student's high school Student Information Form (if applicable)

Students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2021 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT test score as part of their application This change will allow the university to better serve potential students by ensuring that testing limitations related to COVID-19 do not affect a student’s ability to apply This temporary suspension means that for fall 2021 admission, a test score will not be required for students to apply to, and be fully considered for, admission to UT Austin International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English The TOEFL iBT is preferred over the IELTS. The university cannot accept institutional TOEFL (ITP) scores Documents Required: Official transcript(s) documenting all coursework undertaken during the high school career and class rank If the student's high school does not rank students, include a statement from the school describing its policy, a copy of the school’s profile, and a GPA or grade distribution report Proof of English Language Proficiency Essay Submit three required short answers and may submit one optional short answer responding to prompts in the admissions application Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words, typically the length of one paragraph A copy of the permanent resident card (if applicable) Resume (optional) If you submit a resume, It should include: Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description The number of hours per week and weeks per year the student's spent on each activity Letter(s) of recommendation (optional) Students may submit up to two optional letters of recommendation with the admission application These letters may be from teachers, mentors, or people who know the student well, either within or outside of the student's high school Student Information Form (if applicable)

Students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2021 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT test score as part of their application This change will allow the university to better serve potential students by ensuring that testing limitations related to COVID-19 do not affect a student’s ability to apply This temporary suspension means that for fall 2021 admission, a test score will not be required for students to apply to, and be fully considered for, admission to UT Austin International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English The TOEFL iBT is preferred over the IELTS. The university cannot accept institutional TOEFL (ITP) scores Freshman applicants can show calculus readiness by submitting one of the following by the applicable admissions deadline: An official college or university transcript showing credit for a college-level Calculus I (or higher) course with a grade of C or higher An official high school transcript showing credit for a Calculus I (or higher) course with a grade of C or higher An official high school transcript showing credit for a Precalculus course with a grade of C or higher Five years or more of high school math courses at or above the level of Algebra I Documents Required: Official transcript(s) documenting all coursework undertaken during the high school career and class rank If the student's high school does not rank students, include a statement from the school describing its policy, a copy of the school’s profile, and a GPA or grade distribution report Proof of English Language Proficiency Essay Submit three required short answers and may submit one optional short answer responding to prompts in the admissions application Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words, typically the length of one paragraph A copy of the permanent resident card (if applicable) Resume (optional) If you submit a resume, It should include: Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description The number of hours per week and weeks per year the student's spent on each activity Letter(s) of recommendation (optional) Students may submit up to two optional letters of recommendation with the admission application These letters may be from teachers, mentors, or people who know the student well, either within or outside of the student's high school Student Information Form (if applicable)

Students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2021 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT test score as part of their application This change will allow the university to better serve potential students by ensuring that testing limitations related to COVID-19 do not affect a student’s ability to apply This temporary suspension means that for fall 2021 admission, a test score will not be required for students to apply to, and be fully considered for, admission to UT Austin International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English The TOEFL iBT is preferred over the IELTS. The university cannot accept institutional TOEFL (ITP) scores Documents Required: Official transcript(s) documenting all coursework undertaken during the high school career and class rank If the student's high school does not rank students, include a statement from the school describing its policy, a copy of the school’s profile, and a GPA or grade distribution report Proof of English Language Proficiency Essay Submit three required short answers and may submit one optional short answer responding to prompts in the admissions application Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words, typically the length of one paragraph A copy of the permanent resident card (if applicable) Resume (optional) If you submit a resume, It should include: Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description The number of hours per week and weeks per year the student's spent on each activity Letter(s) of recommendation (optional) Students may submit up to two optional letters of recommendation with the admission application These letters may be from teachers, mentors, or people who know the student well, either within or outside of the student's high school Student Information Form (if applicable)

Students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2021 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT test score as part of their application This change will allow the university to better serve potential students by ensuring that testing limitations related to COVID-19 do not affect a student’s ability to apply This temporary suspension means that for fall 2021 admission, a test score will not be required for students to apply to, and be fully considered for, admission to UT Austin International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English The TOEFL iBT is preferred over the IELTS. The university cannot accept institutional TOEFL (ITP) scores Documents Required: Official transcript(s) documenting all coursework undertaken during the high school career and class rank If the student's high school does not rank students, include a statement from the school describing its policy, a copy of the school’s profile, and a GPA or grade distribution report Proof of English Language Proficiency Essay Submit three required short answers and may submit one optional short answer responding to prompts in the admissions application Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words, typically the length of one paragraph A copy of the permanent resident card (if applicable) Resume (optional) If you submit a resume, It should include: Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description The number of hours per week and weeks per year the student's spent on each activity Letter(s) of recommendation (optional) Students may submit up to two optional letters of recommendation with the admission application These letters may be from teachers, mentors, or people who know the student well, either within or outside of the student's high school Student Information Form (if applicable)

Students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2021 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT test score as part of their application This change will allow the university to better serve potential students by ensuring that testing limitations related to COVID-19 do not affect a student’s ability to apply This temporary suspension means that for fall 2021 admission, a test score will not be required for students to apply to, and be fully considered for, admission to UT Austin International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English The TOEFL iBT is preferred over the IELTS. The university cannot accept institutional TOEFL (ITP) scores Documents Required: Official transcript(s) documenting all coursework undertaken during the high school career and class rank If the student's high school does not rank students, include a statement from the school describing its policy, a copy of the school’s profile, and a GPA or grade distribution report Proof of English Language Proficiency Essay Submit three required short answers and may submit one optional short answer responding to prompts in the admissions application Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words, typically the length of one paragraph A copy of the permanent resident card (if applicable) Resume (optional) If you submit a resume, It should include: Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description The number of hours per week and weeks per year the student's spent on each activity Letter(s) of recommendation (optional) Students may submit up to two optional letters of recommendation with the admission application These letters may be from teachers, mentors, or people who know the student well, either within or outside of the student's high school Student Information Form (if applicable)

Students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2021 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT test score as part of their application This change will allow the university to better serve potential students by ensuring that testing limitations related to COVID-19 do not affect a student’s ability to apply This temporary suspension means that for fall 2021 admission, a test score will not be required for students to apply to, and be fully considered for, admission to UT Austin International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English The TOEFL iBT is preferred over the IELTS. The university cannot accept institutional TOEFL (ITP) scores Documents Required: Official transcript(s) documenting all coursework undertaken during the high school career and class rank If the student's high school does not rank students, include a statement from the school describing its policy, a copy of the school’s profile, and a GPA or grade distribution report Proof of English Language Proficiency Essay Submit three required short answers and may submit one optional short answer responding to prompts in the admissions application Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words, typically the length of one paragraph A copy of the permanent resident card (if applicable) Resume (optional) If you submit a resume, It should include: Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description The number of hours per week and weeks per year the student's spent on each activity Letter(s) of recommendation (optional) Students may submit up to two optional letters of recommendation with the admission application These letters may be from teachers, mentors, or people who know the student well, either within or outside of the student's high school Student Information Form (if applicable)