You must upload a current resume or curriculum vitae that shows relevant awards, academic achievements, full- and part-time job experience, internships, and volunteer work. Use your essay to introduce yourself to the admissions committee. Share your professional goals and why you think a GSPIA degree can help you attain them. Describe your background, interests, and motivation for pursuing graduate work in public and international affairs. There is a limit of 5,000 characters (approximately two double-spaced, typed pages).
The minimum TOEFL score required for admission is 80 on the Internet-based test, although 90 or above is strongly preferred. The minimum IELTS score required for admission is 6.5 (overall, and in each of the subsections).
When you're completing the online application, you'll be asked to upload copies of your official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended, whether or not you earned a degree. You should upload a scanned copy of an official transcript generated by your university's registrar's office. Self-reported transcripts, student grade reports, or copies of unofficial transcripts are not acceptable.
Two letters should be written by professors who have taught you or supervisors who have overseen your work, either professionally or in a volunteer capacity.
To be competitive for admission, students should have at least a 3.2 overall average. The minimum grade point average for admission to any graduate study at the University of Pittsburgh is 3.0