Apply Now

An application to the MPS program consists of the following*:

• Online application
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Transcript evaluation required for all non-U.S. academic institutions
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal Statement
• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (for international applicants whose first language is not English)

The Graduate Record Examination Test (GRE) score is not required for admission. You may optionally submit your GRE score for tuition waiver consideration.

A file is considered "ready for review" upon receipt of all items listed above. If admission to the MPS program is granted, it will be contingent upon receipt of all items listed above (including official records, transcripts, and test scores).

*Review the sections below for more information about each requirement

The application must be submitted through the online application portal.

• There is a non-refundable application fee of $85.00 USD.
• When submitting the application online, you will be required to make a payment via a credit card or a checking account debit transaction.
• UM employees (with benefits) are eligible for an application fee waiver.

MPS Priority Deadline

January 15, 2027; Applicants who submit their complete applications by January 15 have the highest chance of being considered for their top two MPS track choices and, if admitted, will be invited to our MPS Preview Weekend visit.

MPS Final Deadline

June 1, 2027 

Please make sure you possess the required undergraduate coursework and/or degree before applying. Applicants must request transcripts from all academic institutions attended (even if a degree or credits were not awarded), including all study abroad and community colleges. 

Unofficial Transcripts

• Unofficial transcripts and test scores are accepted for review purposes only.
• Faculty can use unofficial records to review an applicant's file and expedite this process.
• Unofficial transcripts can be submitted to the MPS Office at mps@earth.miami.edu.
• Please be aware, transcripts from non-U.S. institutions must be submitted with a transcript evaluation report, which includes official transcripts/diploma from an approved credentialing agency.
  • Please review the Transcripts-International Applicants section for more information 

Official Transcripts

If admission to the MPS program is granted, it will be contingent upon receipt of official transcripts and test scores.

• Official transcripts must be mailed or e-mailed directly from the relevant academic institution (Office of the Registrar) to the MPS Office at mps@earth.miami.edu.
• Scroll down to see our mailing address or visit our Contact Us page.
• Please be advised, official transcripts will only be accepted if they are sent to us directly from the academic institution. Transcripts sent by you or issued to you (even if they are in a sealed envelope) are not considered official and will not be accepted.

All graduate applicants who have received degrees or are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program from a college or university outside the United States must submit official transcripts and diplomas (if available) from all colleges and universities attended to an approved evaluation service. 

• Do you need course-by-course with GPA analysis evaluations? Review this flowchart for more information.
• Transcripts in a language other than English must be provided in that language and must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
• International applicants must also submit a copy of their diploma in the official language of the country from which the degree was awarded and provide a certified English translation of the diploma.
• Follow the specific instructions of the selected evaluation service to request a course-by-course evaluation with degree equivalency and grade point average (GPA) calculation.
• Applicants must request that the evaluation report and copy of all the official documents used in the evaluation are sent directly from one of the approved evaluation services to the MPS Office at mps@earth.miami.edu. The evaluation report and supporting documents are required before faculty can review an applicant's file.
• Any documents received by the University will become the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant or sent to a third party including the evaluation services.

Two letters of recommendation are required for admissions consideration.

• Each applicant must request letters of recommendation from two (2) different references using the guidelines provided in the online application.
• Upon completion of the application, your references should receive an e-mail requesting the online submission of the required documentation (questionnaire + letter of recommendation).
• Applications may be submitted without letters of recommendation.
  • However, an applicant’s file will not be reviewed by faculty until all required admissions materials (including letters of recommendation) have been received by the MPS Office.
• Academic references are ideal and highly preferred, but we will accept letters from employers and/or supervisors.
  • Please do not request letters from friends, family, ministers, or coaches. If your references have trouble using the online submission portal, they may e-mail their letters (signed and on letterhead) to the MPS office at mps@earth.miami.edu.
• We cannot accept letters that are not signed. Letters sent by the applicant or forwarded to the MPS Office by the applicant will not be accepted.

Please make sure you address your track(s) of choice, and all relevant field, lab, and work experience (past and present) in your personal statement, as well as how you envision the MPS program contributing to your professional career and goals. Recommended, but not limited to 1.5 - 2 pages for personal statement.

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit official English language testing results from either TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. An exception to this rule is an international student who will have earned a degree in the US or select other English-speaking countries (click here for details) prior to enrollment at the Rosenstiel School.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores can be submitted using institution code 2919. There is no department code for score submission. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), 80 (iBT) is required for admission. For TOEFL iBT exams taken on or after January 21, 2026, a minimum overall score of 4.5 is required.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) using institution code 4862. There is no department code for score submission. A minimum score of 6.5 for the IELTS is required for admission.

Duolingo English Test (DET) select "University of Miami - Graduate School" from the Duolingo English Test's institutional list. A minimum score of 125 is required for admission.

If admission to the MPS program is granted, it will be contingent upon receipt of all items listed above (including official evaluations, transcripts, and test scores, etc.) and the following for international applicants:

• Statement of Financial Responsibility Form (SFR) and corresponding bank letter
• Copy of current visa (if applicable)
• Copy of passport
• I-94 travel record (if applicable)

This is required for processing or updating student visas. Therefore, on the application, please type in your name as it appears on your passport.

Permanent Residents

Permanent Residents must provide a color copy of their Permanent Resident card.
Deadline for submitting an application is June 1 at 11:59PM. Undergraduate scholastic performance, previous work experience, TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable), and the letters of recommendation are all considered in evaluating an applicant

The Graduate Record Examination Test (GRE) score is not required for admission. Applicants may submit GRE scores for our merit-based tuition waiver eligibility. Use Institution Code 7690 for delivery of your score report to the Rosenstiel School.

University of Miami
Rosenstiel School Campus,
MPS Office, Room S/A 132
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149

Phone: (305) 421-4340
Fax: (305) 421-4246
E-Mail: mps@earth.miami.edu