International Student Information
Admission Requirements
We expect English proficiency, and evidence of research and knowledge of our faculty research expertise. International students are encouraged to request meetings with faculty members of interest to identify research opportunities and funding options with potential advisors before applying to our program.
International applicants whose native language is not English must take a standardized test to demonstrate English proficiency. Check the web page http://admissions.tamu.edu/international/graduate for a complete list of university admissions requirements including the acceptable standardized tests to demonstrate English proficiency. Note that in order to serve as a Graduate Assistant in Teaching, International applicants whose native language is not English must meet English proficiency standards greater than that for admission, using a standardized test TOEFL Essentials, TOEFL Speaking, or IELTS Speaking. For further details see https://grad.tamu.edu/academics/academic-success-resources/elp.
Other information about application for admission is presented on the following web pages:
https://geogeo.tamu.edu/graduate-students/admission-requirements/index.html
https://geogeo.tamu.edu/graduate-students/application-process/index.html
International Student Resources
Texas A&M University offers international student resources, with resources for prospective students, current students, and former students.
