Information for International Students
The University of Maryland is dedicated to maintaining a vibrant international graduate student community. The office of International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) is a valuable resource of information and assistance for prospective and current international students. International applicants are encouraged to explore the services they offer and contact them with related questions. The University of Maryland Graduate School offers admission to international students based on academic information; it is not a guarantee of attendance. Admitted international students will then receive instructions about obtaining the appropriate visa to study at the University of Maryland which will require submission of additional documents.
Please see the Graduate Admissions Process for International applicants for more information.
Contact: Applicants are encouraged to contact the Hobsons online application's helpdesk for any technical issues. For questions related to the admissions process, prospective students may contact the Graduate School.
TOEFL Information
It is required that all applicants from non- English speaking countries submit a TOEFL for admittance into the Graduate Math and Statistics program. Because our graduate students are supported by Teaching Assistantships, it is required that their English skills are higher than the minimum required to attend courses. This is a requirement for our Graduate Math Program, separate from the Graduate School Requirements. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions to this Graduate Math Program requirement.
*A list of English-Speaking Countries that are exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS/PTE can be found visiting this link: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/english-language-proficiency-requirements
Please note the following SPEAKING scores:
Students will be exempt from speaking English support classes in one of two ways
- A speaking sub-score of 24 (iBT TOEFL), 7.5 (IELTS), or 76 (PTE) on their admission English proficiency exam.
- Exempt from submitting English proficiency exams for admission, based on Graduate School guidelines.
Speaking scores below 24 on TOEFL or below 7.5 on IELTS will require Teaching Assistants to enroll in an English Language course their first semester.
Please note the following WRITING scores:
Students will be exempt from writing English support classes if they score 24 or above on TOEFL or 7 or above on IELTS.
Writing scores below 24 on TOEFL or below 7 on IELTS will require all students (whether they are a TA or not) to enroll in an English Writing course (UMEI 007) that will not be covered by the department. As of 2023, the cost of this course is $3,083. More info on costs: https://marylandenglishinstitute.com/english-programs/umd-students/
Please note the following READING/LISTENING scores:
You will not be admitted to the program unless you have the reading score of 26 (TOEFL) or 7 (IELTS).
You will not be admitted to the program unless you have the listening score of 24 (TOEFL) or 7(IELTS).
