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Admissions

How to Apply

Graduate candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. PhD candidates must have a master’s degree in a related discipline. 

Apply through the graduate application portal.  

  • Check individual program pages for required supplemental items. 

  • Fee: $60 (Fee waivers are available for those who qualify.) 

Once you’ve submitted your admission application, you will be able to upload supporting materials through your account by clicking “submit required items.” These include the following materials. The letters of reference, statement of goals, résumé and writing sample can be submitted via Tyler’s application portal. 

Letters of Reference

Three letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members, gallery directors and/or curators familiar with the applicant’s academic and artistic competence. 

Statement of Goals

In 500 to 1,000 words, describe your interest in the program, research goals, future career goals, academic and research achievements, and how you will contribute to the Tyler School of Art and Architecture’s mission. Submit your statement through Tyler’s application portal.

Résumé

Curriculum vitae is required.  

Transcripts

Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended must be sent as part of the online application, including those where no degree was awarded, and courses were taken as an undergraduate or a graduate student. 

Standardized Test Scores

GRE test scores are not required for an admission decision. Applicants may voluntarily submit GRE test scores, but scores will only be used as a supplement to required application materials.

If the applicant does not have a degree from an English-language institution, they must submit scores for a standardized test of English. In some circumstances, the Graduate Admissions Committee may request additional supplemental application materials or an interview as part of the admissions process.

English Language Proficiency Scores

Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree in a language of instruction other than English, except for those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English proficiency that meet these minimums. 

  • TOEFL iBT: 79 
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 
  • PTE Academic: 53 

Application Deadline

  • Fall: Dec. 15