Graduate Direct Admissions

Tulane University offers a streamlined admissions process for Graduate Direct students. Our admissions team will guide you through the application process and will support you until graduation. Final tuition is based on your entry route, and housing and dining selections. Find all important dates and start your application below.

Degree Admissions Requirements

Tulane Graduate Direct is specifically designed to set students up for success. Our team will make sure you are prepared to start your degree program with confidence.

Find the degree you are interested in the dropdown menu below. Degrees are organized by school.

School of Architecture
School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
School of Science and Engineering
Master of Architecture
Master of Architecture
Master of Architecture*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
3.5-Year Track
2.5+
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in any discipline from an accredited university
  • Portfolio*
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Minimum 1 letter of recommendation from a professor who can speak directly about performance in a class or research project
  • Résumé/CV
Summer
Graduate Direct
2-Year Track
2.5+
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in Archictecture or Enviromental Design from an accredited university
  • Portfolio*
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Minimum 1 letter of recommendation from a professor who can speak directly about performance in a class or research project
  • Résumé/CV
Fall

*Portfolio Requirements :
3-5 Year Track: Portfolio should show evidence of creativity. Portfolios can consist of photographic reproductions of artwork (sketches, paintings, sculptures, etc.) as well as writing samples (prose, poetry, published writings, etc.)

2-Year Track: Portfolios should consist of works created by the applicant from their undergraduate or professional experience. Portfolio should show evidence of creativity. Portfolios can consist of photographic reproductions of artwork as well as writing samples period

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Science in Biostatistics
Master of Science in Biostatistics
Master of Science in Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology
Master of Public Health in Health Policy
Master of Public Health in International Health and Sustainable Development
Master of Public Health in Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences
Master of Science in Tropical Medicine
Master of Science in Biostatistics*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university
Calculus, Linear Algebra
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Science in Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in any discipline from an accredited university
N/A
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Public Health in Epidemiology*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in any discipline from an accredited university
N/A
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Public Health in Health Policy*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in any discipline from an accredited university
N/A
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Public Health in International Health and Sustainable Development*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in any discipline from an accredited university
N/A
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Public Health in Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in any discipline from an an accredited university
N/A
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Science in Tropical Medicine*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in Biological Sciences, Public Health, or equivalent from an accredited university
Coursework in biology, microbiology, immunology, or biomedical science preferred
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
Master of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Master of Science in Mathematics
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergrdaduate degree, or equivalent, in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering discipline from an accredited university
N/A
Personal Statement
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergrdaduate degree, or equivalent, in any Engineering discipline from an accredited university
Students without an Engineering background may be eligible with undergraduate degree, including:
  • One year of calculus
  • One year of physics
  • One year of chemistry
  • Overall average terms of GPA
Personal Statement
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergrdaduate degree, or equivalent, in any Engineering discipline from an accredited university
Undergraduate coursework must include general science courses: physical chemistry, organic chemistry, or introductory cellular biology
Personal Statement
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergrdaduate degree, or equivalent, in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university
N/A
Personal Statement
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Science in Computer Science*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science from an accredited university. Students without a Computer Science degree must have completed pre-requisites (listed below).
Undergraduate coursework must include programming language, databases, and discrete math
Personal Statement
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergrdaduate degree, or equivalent, in any Engineering or Science discipline (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) from an accredited university
One materials science and engineering course with minimum grade of 'B-'
Students may complete as part of study plan period
Personal Statement
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Master of Science in Mathematics*
Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score
Qualifying Undergraduate Degree
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Intake Semesters
Graduate Direct
2.5+, 3.0 preferred
IELTS™ 6.5
TOEFL® 80
Four-year undergrdaduate degree, or equivalent, in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science or Engineering discipline from an accredited university
N/A
Personal Statement
Fall, Spring

*This program does not offer Academic English or Pre-sessional English

Tuition & Cost

Costs displayed below are the average for two semesters. Tuition, housing, dining, and other fees vary by degree program, entry route, housing location, and preferences.

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$55,040

Typical cost for two semesters

39,402 Tuition
7,088 Housing
5,624 Dining
2,926 Other

Important Dates

Fall 2023 Dates

How to Apply

Start your international student application below. You can save your progress at any time and resume later. We will send you a confirmation email after receiving your completed application. Please contact us if you have questions.

Before you begin, you will need the following documents:

  • An undergraduate degree and all post-secondary transcripts
  • Test scores for any specific standardized tests
  • Copy of your passport
  • English-language test scores*

*Accepted English-language tests include TOEFL and IELTS. At-home versions (TOEFL Home Edition and IELTS Indicator) are acceptable.

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