Doctorate Program Requirements

Applicants who wish to be considered for doctorate studies should normally possess a recognized graduate degree or equivalent qualifications approved by Newport University.

To be considered for admission to a Newport University graduate program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a B average or better in the last year of the program.

• Work experience, managing people or projects.

• Official post secondary transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted.

International Applicants

Official transcripts must be sent to Newport University. Official transcripts are those that have been sent from the institution directly to the university. Official transcripts must also be sent to the California University Foreign Credential Evaluation (CUFCE), USA for evaluation and validation.

Because this is a necessary step for all International Students prior to formal admission to the university, applicants should apply to CUFCE as soon as possible. There will be a Document Evaluation Fee.

For information regarding fees and the evaluation process see the CUFCE.

English Language Requirements for International Students

English is the language of instruction at Newport University. If a student’s first language is not English, they will be asked to submit one of the following:

1. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 575 on the paper-based test; or 213 on the computer-based test; or 86 on the Internet-based test.
2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System – Academic Test): 6.5
3. TOEIC (Test of English for International English): 750
4. LPI (Language Proficiency Index) score of at least 5.

Students with the following scores will be placed in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program:

1. TOEFL – 443 to 449 paper-based, 127 to 212 computer-based & 43-78 Internet-based
2. IELTS – 4.0 to 5.5
3. TOEIC – 381 to 749

Applicant Responsibility for Language Scores

Applicants must arrange for the testing agency/institution to send these scores directly to the Registrar at Newport University.