Testing Information
Many UNH graduate programs require applicants to submit GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS, or other examination scores. For a list of programs and all test score requirements, visit our Programs of Study page. International students are required to submit TOEFL scores. Applicants required to submit test scores may find additional information, available exam dates, and registration details by visiting the official website (listed in the left menu).
- GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL: Use the UNH Graduate School CEEB code 003918 (or 3918) to have your score(s) sent directly to the Graduate School.
- GRE and GMAT test scores are good for 5 years
- TOEFL (and related tests) are good for 2 years
- Basic Academic Skills Assessment: BASA exam scores are required of all applicants to master's level (M.ED. and M.A.T.) programs leading to an initial teaching license. Teacher Education programs include the Elementary Education and Secondary Education programs in all content areas (Visual Arts, English Language Arts, Life Science, etc.). Applicants must obtain, at a minimum, a qualifying score (as set by the state of New Hampshire at the time of testing) on all three (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) tests to be considered for admission. There are a few ways to meet this requirement. For additional information on the options available, including the registration information for the specific subtests, view the Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) Information & Resources webpage.
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Non-native English-speaking international applicants must submit proof of English language proficiency. Demonstration of a sufficient level of proficiency is a prerequisite for admission. Applicants from English speaking countries are exempt at the department and Graduate Office's discretion. Submitted scores that fall below our minimum requirements will be considered unacceptable and grounds for inactivating the application until a qualifying score can be provided or a test score waiver is approved. Please Note: Scores are waived for Permanent Residents but are required for refugees. International applicants who graduated as an undergrad from UNH can have the English Language Proficiency requirement waived by emailing our office and requesting it be waived.
| Minimum score requirements* for the currently available tests: | |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 80 |
| TOEFL Essentials | 8.5 |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | 6.5 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | 59 |
| Duolingo English Test (English Proficiency Test) | 120 |
*NOTE: International applicants with below-minimum scores may apply as a Bridge Master’s student.
If you have scores not listed above, please contact the Graduate School at grad.school@unh.edu requesting approval to use them.
Test Score Waivers
Some departments allow waivers of their test score requirements. In those cases, applicants may request a waiver of test scores based on previous course work, a previous graduate degree in related area, work experience, or special circumstances where test scores may not reflect your actual comprehension. If you would like to request a test score waiver of the GRE/GMAT, please complete the GRE/GMAT Test Score Waiver Form or any English Proficiency Test, please complete the English Proficiency Test Score Waiver Form and submit it via email directly to the Graduate School at grad.school@unh.edu.
Once a request is received, the Graduate School will forward it to the appropriate department. All waiver requests require the approval of both the department and the Graduate School. When a decision is reached regarding the waiver request, the applicant's admissions record and checklist will be updated and can be viewed online by the applicant.
