The graduate admission policy of Oakland University is selective, and the process is competitive. Applicants for graduate admission must present evidence that they have had the necessary academic preparation to enable them to pursue the graduate program for which they are applying.
Official transcripts are required from all post-secondary educational institutions from which the applicant earned a degree (beginning with first baccalaureate) and all enrollments in graduate-level coursework beyond the bachelor's degree. Unofficial transcripts may be accepted for admissions evaluation purposes. When unofficial transcripts are received, the student's acceptance should be regarded as limited standing pending receipt of an official transcript within a specific time frame.
TOEFL iBT (internet) 79
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL (computer) 213
TOEFL (paper) 550
PTE (academic) 53 minimum
DUOLINGO (105 or better)
Baccalaureate or graduate degree awarded from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
Baccalaureate or graduate degree at an institution outside of the U.S. where the language of instruction was English.
Oakland University non-matriculating students (guest students) who have earned a minimum of 12 academic credits in OU courses numbered 4000-4999 with a 3.0 GPA.
A letter of support or comment from the ESL Institute at Oakland University based on an interview and completion of the ESL placement test.
Applicant has a U.S. professional license (e.g. United States Medical Licensing Exam - USMLE) that explicitly includes an English proficiency requirement
All applicants who have received a baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better will be considered.
Previous mathematical training should include the satisfactory completion of courses in multivariable calculus and linear algebra, as well as at least one introductory course in statistics.