Admission Requirements
University Requirements
For applying to any graduate programs at San Jose State University, please follow the information given by the Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations (GAPE) department on the want-to-apply students page.
A list of test requirements for all of the graduate programs on campus can be found online.
Useful links
- Application Process Flowchart [pdf]
- How to apply (Domestic and International)
- After Admission
- GAPE Guide
- International Student and Scholar Services
Department Requirements
Academic Degree
An applicant must have a degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree in the related field of engineering or other related fields. See program pages for additional information.
GPA
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Conditional admissions might be granted for applicants with exceptional background with a GPA less than 3.0 but greater than 2.5.
English Language Proficiency
An English Language Proficiency Exam [TOEFL (iBT), Academic IELTS, IELTS Indicator, Academic PTE] is required for all graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants
- Who come from a country where English is not the primary language
AND - Who do not possess a baccalaureate degree from a post-secondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction.
SJSU interprets “where English is the principal language of instruction” to mean that the higher education institution is located in a country in which English is the official language (the daily medium of communication of the majority of residents) and that the students receive academic instruction in all subjects (except foreign language courses) at all levels of education in English.
| Minimum proficiency score | Internet | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL (iBT, iBT Home & Paper Edition)* | 80 | N/A |
| IELTS (Academic, Online Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 53 | N/A |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | N/A |
*TOEFL Essentials Scores are not accepted at this time. SJSU Graduate Admissions Office will accept MyBest TOEFL (iBT, iBT Home Edition, iBT Paper Edition) Scores.
Some programs will require a higher ELP score than the university minimum. For a complete list, see below.
Admission Priority
The program admits the most qualified applicants to fill its available space. In other words, an applicant that meets all admission requirements might be denied due to insufficient space.
