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GRE

The majority of programs at the University of Kentucky require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for admission. These scores should be sent directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS). The Institution Code for UK Graduate School is R1837 and the UK code for GMAT is 1837. For information regarding programs that do not require the GRE or GMAT please visit the Application Process page. Please report your official test scores before the five-year expiration date. Each Graduate Program may have specific requirements, so please contact the Director of Graduate Studies if you have other questions. 

 

TOEFL or IELTS

All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit directly from the testing service either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Some programs may require a higher TOEFL score. International students who receive college degrees from US universities and universities in other designated English-speaking countries may be exempted from taking the TOEFL test. Please submit your official test scores before the two-year expiration date. For the most up-to-date information, please visit these websites, TOEFL and IELTS. For more information please visit the Application Process page. 

 

The 2023 Annual Safety and Security Report includes the latest statistics for 2022, as well as statistics from 2021 and 2020 concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by UK; and on public property immediately adjacent to campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security. You can access the report at police.uky.edu/get-informed/annual-safety-security-reports. Paper copies will be provided upon request.

The 2023 Annual Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported fires in on-campus student housing facilities, such as residence halls, Greek housing, graduate housing, or at any facility designated as a place of residence for students. The report also includes a description of fire safety systems; yearly fire drills; policies on portable electrical appliances, furniture, decorations, bicycles/motorized scooters, and open flames; evacuation procedures; policies on fire safety education and training; and contact information. You can access the report at ehs.uky.edu/docs/pdf/fs_annual_fire_safety_report_2023_01.pdf. Paper copies will be provided upon request.

The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) requires co-educational institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid and have intercollegiate athletic programs to prepare an annual EADA report. The Report on Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data includes athletic participation, staffing, revenues and expenses for men's and women's teams. You can access the report at uknow.uky.edu/files/report-athletic-program-participation-rates-and-financial-support-data-fy23pdf. Paper copies will be provided upon request.

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