The following USC master’s programs offer admission to International Academy Pre-Master’s students who meet all of the academic qualifications except for English language proficiency.
Every graduate program has different admission requirements. To check if you qualify, please visit the website of your master’s program of interest.
The following USC Master’s programs offer admission to International Academy Pre-Master’s students who meet all of the academic qualifications except for English language proficiency. Every graduate program has different admission requirements. To check if you qualify, please visit the website of your Master’s program of interest.
PRE-MASTER’S MINIMUM ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:
Depending on your USC graduate degree program requirements, USC International Academy students will study one or two semesters in the Pre-Master’s Program. Students with a TOEFL iBT score of 61 or an IELTS score of 5.5 or PTE Academic score of 44 or Cambridge English score of 162 or above are welcome to apply. However, students at lower English proficiency levels may need to study additional semesters in the Pre-Master’s Program.
To determine your placement, submit an official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, or Cambridge English Test Score Report electronically by the application deadline. If you do not submit an official score, you will be required to take the USC International Academy English Placement Exam on the program start date during orientation which consists of a timed, written essay and an oral exam. A placement review of your Test Score Report or English Placement Exam will determine the number of semesters you are required to study.
PROGRAM LENGTH: 1-year program
1.5-year program
2-year program
2.5-year program
DEGREE PROGRAM START DATE: Fall, Spring, Summer indicates when the degree program begins. Please refer to Pre Master’s Admissions for degree program start dates.
Your offer letter from USC International Academy will provide details about your Pre-Master’s study plan based on your required duration of study and degree program’s start date. Application processing takes on average 6–8 weeks after your completed application is received. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible.