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Is TOEFL required for PhD?
Do I need to take the TOEFL for a PhD? Generally speaking, if you’ve completed university-level studies in a majority English-speaking country you won’t need to provide a TOEFL score when applying for a PhD.
Can you get a PhD at Berkeley?
Yes, eligible Ph. D. applicants can request an application fee waiver from UC Berkeley’s Graduate Division or the I School if they demonstrate financial need, serve(d) in the military, or participate(d) in an eligible pipeline program. Please be sure to request a fee waiver before submitting your application.
Is TOEFL 103 good?
103 is an admirable score, and you can really get into a lot of universities with this score. But if you’re aiming the really top-notch universities, like Oxford or The Ivy League, then maybe consider giving a retest, since they usually prefer around 110 or at least 100.
What is a good TOEFL score for graduate school?
An average TOEFL score is around 90. It may vary from 85 to 95. Anything above 100 is considered a good TOEFL score. Candidates should note that there are no good or bad scores when appearing for the TOEFL test.
How much is a PhD at Berkeley?
Tuition
| 2021–22 Ph.D. tuition & fees per semester | California residents | Non-residents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,721 | $5,721 |
| Student Services Fee | $564 | $564 |
| Berkeley Campus Fee | $699.75 | $699.75 |
| Class Pass Fee (Transit) | $95 | $95 |
What is the hardest part of TOEFL?
To many people, listening section is the hardest section in the TOEFL. Reading section has the most difficult vocabulary, but listening is the hardest for many people because of two major issues.
What is the minimum TOEFL score required for admission to UC Berkeley?
What are the minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores required for admission? The minimum TOEFL score required by UC Berkeley for graduate admission is 570 on the paper-based test (PBT), 230 on the computer based test (CBT), and 90 on the Internet Based Test (iBT).
How do I get into UC Berkeley if I don’t speak English?
If you received your bachelor’s degree in a country in which English is not an official language must satisfy the Evidence of Language Proficiency Requirement. You can do this by taking the TOEFL or the IELTS. Please see the UC Berkeley Graduate Division Admissions Requirements for more information.
What are the requirements to take the TOEFL and IELTS?
For students taking the TOEFL, your most recent score must be at least 90 on the Internet-based version of the TOEFL. For students taking the IELTS, your most recent score must be at least 7.0 out of 9.0 on the IELTS Academic test.
How do I submit my test scores to UC Berkeley?
Please have your test scores sent directly to UC Berkeley by the testing authorities prior to application submission, and at the latest, by the application deadline. It may take 10-15 days for official score reports to transfer to our system.