Graduate Preparation Course
GPC is also available to applicants whose first or native language is other than English.
Requirements for Admission to GPC
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree
- TOEFL (213 computer / 79 IBT) OR completion of IELI Level 6
- Written approval from Graduate Program advisor
GPC Calendar
- Fall: 15 Weeks (Aug.-Dec.) 20 hrs/week, 1 UNT course
- Spring: 15 weeks (Jan.-May) 20 hrs/week, 1 UNT course
- Summer: 7.5 weeks (June-July) 10 hrs/week, no UNT course
GPC Curriculum
- GPC provides English language and academic skills for graduate studies in U.S. universities
- Reading and vocabulary development
- Writing - abstracts, summaries, research papers
- Academic research skills
- Speaking, listening - presentations, discussions
Departments Accepting GPC Graduates
The following departments will consider GPC graduation toward admission criteria in Master's (M) and Doctoral (D) programs. The successful completion in GPC substitutes for a portion of the graduate admissions test criteria. Completion of the Graduate Preparation does not guarantee admission to any degree program.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Applied Geography M
- Biochemistry M D
- Biology M D
- Biology - Ecology M D
- Biology - Microbiology M D
- Biology - Plant Science M D
- Chemistry M D
- Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry M D
- Chemistry - Chemistry Education M
- Chemistry - Industrial Chemistry M D
- Chemistry - Inorganic Chemistry M D
- Chemistry - Physical Chemistry M D
- Environmental Science M D
- French M
- Journalism M
- Mathematics M D
- Molecular Biology M D
- Philosophy - Environmental Ethics M
- Physics M D
- Physics - Nuclear/Atomic Physics D
- Physics - Solid State Physics D
- Physics - Theoretical Physics D
- Spanish M
College of Business Administration
- Finance (by appeal) M
- Marketing (by appeal) M
College of Education
- Applied Technology and Performance Improvement M D
- Counseling M D
- Curriculum and Instruction M D
- Development and Family Studies M
- Early Childhood Education M D
- Educational Administration M D
- Educational Computing D
- Educational Psychology M
- Educational Research D
- Higher Education M D
- Reading Education M D
- Special Education M D
College of Engineering
- Computer Engineering M
- Computer Science M D
- Electrical Engineering M
- Engineering Technology M
- Materials Science and Engineering M D
School of Library and Information Science
- Information Science M D
- Library Science M
School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management
- Hospitality Management M
- Merchandising M
College of Music
- Jazz Studies M
- Music M
- Music Education M D
- Music Theory M D
- Musicology M D
- Performance M D
College of Public Affairs and Community Service
- Applied Anthropology M
- Applied Economics M
- Applied Gerontology M D
- Behavior Analysis M
- Criminal Justice M
- General Studies in Aging M
- Long-term Care, Senior Housing and Aging Services M
- Public Administration M
- Public Administration and Management M
- Rehabilitation Counseling M
- Sociology M D
School of Visual Arts
- Art Education M D
- Art History M
- Ceramics M
- Communication Design M
- Design M
- Drawing and Painting M
- Fashion Design M
- Fibers M
- Interior Design M
- Metalsmithing and Jewelry M
- Photography M
- Printmaking M
- Sculpture M
- Studio Art M
Center for Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies M
Need Conditional Admission to an undergraduate or graduate program?
- Students without TOEFL and/or without a GRE score may apply for conditional admission to their degree program.
- Completion of IELI substitutes for TOEFL.
- Completion of GPC substitutes for GRE verbal.
- The I-20 will state the student's UNT degree program.
How to Apply
Detailed GPC application instructions are available on the International Admissions conditional admission page. You will need to send the following:
- UNT/IELI Application Form , completed and signed
- Application Fee:
- IELI only $75
- IELI or GPC + UNT $150
- Sponsor's statement and bank statement showing required financial resources for 9-month academic year: $20,950.00
- Transcripts from schools attended
- High school transcripts for 3 years and exams
- University transcripts and degree certificates
- For admission to GPC:
- Apply to UNT-IELI and complete Level 6 OR
- Send TOEFL scores of 213 computer / 79 internet
- Complete list of acceptable English Language proficiency measures




