Documents Required:

Application Form: Graduate school applications are typically submitted through the UCSF online application portal or specific program portals.

Transcripts: Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are required. Transcripts should include details of the courses taken and grades received.

Recommendation Letters: Most graduate programs require two to three letters of recommendation from professors or professionals who are familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or professional abilities.

Statement of Purpose: A personal statement outlining the applicant’s motivation for pursuing the program, career goals, and how UCSF aligns with those goals.

Entrance Test:

GRE/GMAT: Some graduate programs at UCSF may require standardized test scores like the GRE or GMAT, though many of UCSF's programs, especially in health sciences, do not. Check specific program requirements.

Professional Licensing Exams: For professional programs like medicine, nursing, and dentistry, standardized exams such as the MCAT (for medical school) or DAT (for dental school) may be required.

Language Test Requirements:

TOEFL/IELTS: International applicants whose primary language is not English are required to submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Minimum Scores: UCSF typically requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (iBT) or an IELTS score of 7.0, but this can vary depending on the program. Some programs may have higher requirements.