{"id":62102,"date":"2024-11-22T13:52:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T13:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=62102"},"modified":"2026-10-07T12:51:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T12:51:00","slug":"gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-required-for-masters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-required-for-masters\/","title":{"rendered":"GRE Accepted Universities in USA 2027: Which Programs Require, Accept or Waive It"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Many US master&#8217;s programs now make the GRE optional.<\/li>\n\n    <li>UIC CS requires a GRE from international MS applicants.<\/li>\n\n    <li>American University&#8217;s SIS makes GRE optional for master&#8217;s programs.<\/li>\n\n    <li>GRE scores stay valid for five years after testing.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Booking the GRE costs Indian test-takers about Rs.24,038 ($249).<\/li>\n\n    <li>BTech students finishing in mid-2027 usually apply for Fall 2027.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    ? Best for: Indian students applying for a US MS or PhD in 2027\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-required-for-masters\/#GRE_Fees_Validity_and_Score_Sending_for_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA\" title=\"GRE Fees, Validity and Score Sending for GRE Accepted Universities in USA\">GRE Fees, Validity and Score Sending for GRE Accepted Universities in USA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-required-for-masters\/#Documents_and_Fall_2027_Timeline_for_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA\" title=\"Documents and Fall 2027 Timeline for GRE Accepted Universities in USA\">Documents and Fall 2027 Timeline for GRE Accepted Universities in USA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-required-for-masters\/#What_to_Do_When_Your_Plan_for_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_Goes_Wrong\" title=\"What to Do When Your Plan for GRE Accepted Universities in USA Goes Wrong\">What to Do When Your Plan for GRE Accepted Universities in USA Goes Wrong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-required-for-masters\/#Conclusion_Choosing_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_for_2027\" title=\"Conclusion: Choosing GRE Accepted Universities in USA for 2027\">Conclusion: Choosing GRE Accepted Universities in USA for 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-required-for-masters\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About GRE Accepted Universities in USA\">Frequently Asked Questions About GRE Accepted Universities in USA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-066ecb3\" id=\"strong-gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-fees-gre-policy-and-scholarships-compared-strong\" data-block-id=\"066ecb3\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_Fees_GRE_Policy_and_Scholarships_Compared\"><\/span><strong>GRE Accepted Universities in USA: Fees, GRE Policy and Scholarships Compared<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/html-sitemap\/gre-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GRE<\/a> accepted universities in USA don&#8217;t all treat your score the same way, so the label on the department page matters more than the university&#8217;s name. Many GRE-accepting colleges in USA fall under optional or not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>University<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Tuition fee<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>GRE accepted<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>GRE score<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Scholarships<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csd.cs.cmu.edu\/academics\/masters\/admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carnegie Mellon, MSCS<\/a><\/td><td>Rs.58,31,016 ($60,400)<\/td><td>Strongly recommended<\/td><td>No minimum published<\/td><td>None from the MSCS program. CMU&#8217;s Information Networking Institute funds its own students:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/ini\/admissions\/financial\/scholarship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/ini\/admissions\/financial\/scholarship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Director&#8217;s Fellowship<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/ini\/admissions\/financial\/scholarship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/ini\/admissions\/financial\/scholarship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presidential Fellowship<\/a> worth Rs.48,27,000 ($50,000),<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/ini\/admissions\/financial\/scholarship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/ini\/admissions\/financial\/scholarship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rales Fellows Program<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ece.ucsd.edu\/graduate\/graduate-admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UC San Diego, ECE MS<\/a><\/td><td>Rs.27,82,669 ($28,824) a year<\/td><td>Not required for Fall 2027<\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><td>No named MS scholarships.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cee.illinois.edu\/admissions\/graduate\/admission-requirements-and-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Civil and Environmental Engineering MS<\/a><\/td><td>Rs.39,04,464 ($40,444) a year<\/td><td>Optional<\/td><td>Admitted averages: Verbal 155, Quant 165, Writing 4.0<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cee.illinois.edu\/academics\/awardlists\/peter-k-dai-graduate-fellowship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peter K. Dai Graduate Fellowship<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/cee.illinois.edu\/academics\/scholarships-and-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cee.illinois.edu\/academics\/scholarships-and-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geoffrey Yeh Graduate Research Fellowship<\/a>. Funding is limited.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cs\/masters\/program\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boston University, Computer Science MS<\/a><\/td><td>Rs.70,49,737 ($73,024)<\/td><td>Optional<\/td><td>No minimum. Admitted students average about the 60th percentile Verbal, 80th Quant.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/finaid\/how-aid-works\/types-of-aid\/scholarships-grants\/merit-based\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Merit scholarships<\/a> of Rs.4,82,700 to Rs.28,96,200 ($5,000 to $30,000) per full-time semester<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cs.uic.edu\/graduate\/admissions\/ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UIC, Computer Science MS<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uofi.app.box.com\/s\/z2nl5shzqqa74wjizi1kk64a195n4tjm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rs.31,92,964 ($33,074)<\/a> a year (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, 12+ credit hours: non-resident tuition plus the Engineering and Computer Science differential, before fees)<\/td><td>Required for international applicants<\/td><td>300 combined Verbal and Quant, 140+ in Verbal<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cs.uic.edu\/graduate\/admissions\/financial-aid-and-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University Fellowships<\/a> by faculty nomination, plus TA, RA and tuition-and-fee waivers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cs.stonybrook.edu\/node\/73638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stony Brook, Computer Science MS<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonybrook.edu\/sfs\/tuition-fees\/Graduate%20Tuition%20and%20Fee%20Per%20Credit%20Rate%20Chart.pcf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rs.13,41,906 ($13,900)<\/a> a semester (Fall 2026 non-NYS resident rate, 12 credits)<\/td><td>Required for international applicants<\/td><td>No minimum published<\/td><td>MS students generally get no aid at admission. Some find TA or RA roles later.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.american.edu\/sis\/admissions\/international.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American University, SIS<\/a><\/td><td>Rs.2,00,803 ($2,080)<\/td><td>Optional for master&#8217;s<\/td><td>No minimum published<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.american.edu\/sis\/admissions\/required-materials.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leadership Engagement Award<\/a> of up to Rs.19,30,800 ($20,000)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used:<\/em><\/strong><em> Rs.96.54 per USD (7 October 2026). Verify the current rate before finalising your budget.<\/em><br><strong><em>Sources:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/test-takers\/general-test\/scores\/send-scores\/approved-recipients.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/test-takers\/general-test\/scores\/send-scores\/approved-recipients.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ETS-approved GRE score recipients<\/a><\/u>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/phd-mfa\/fellowship-aid\/cost-of-attendance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/phd-mfa\/fellowship-aid\/cost-of-attendance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BU cost of attendance<\/a><\/u>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.american.edu\/sis\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.american.edu\/sis\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AU SIS graduate admissions<\/a><\/u>, official university pages.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>ETS keeps a searchable list of institutions approved to receive GRE scores. It shows where a score can go, not whether a program wants one.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you&#8217;re still building a shortlist, our<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/usa\/universities-colleges-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/usa\/universities-colleges-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top universities in USA<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> list covers rankings and fees, and the<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/gre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/gre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GRE exam page<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> covers the test itself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-74b90a1\" id=\"strong-gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-for-ms-program-by-program-policy-table-strong\" data-block-id=\"74b90a1\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_for_MS_Program-by-Program_Policy_Table\"><\/span><strong>GRE Accepted Universities in USA for MS: Program-by-Program Policy Table<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are GRE-accepted universities in USA for MS programs, checked against each department&#8217;s own page on 7 October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Program<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>GRE status<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Fall 2027 dates<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>UIC, Computer Science MS<\/td><td>Required for international applicants. UIC graduates exempt.<\/td><td>Jan 15 (recommended), Feb 15 (final)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stony Brook, Computer Science MS<\/td><td>Required for international applicants without a US or Canadian degree. The page&#8217;s GRE text names the 2026 cycle.<\/td><td>Mar 15, 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carnegie Mellon, MSCS<\/td><td>Strongly recommended. If you cannot send one, please explain this in your SOP.<\/td><td>Nov 18 (early), Dec 9, 2026 (final)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boston University, Computer Science MS<\/td><td>Optional<\/td><td>Mar 15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UC San Diego, Electrical and Computer Engineering MS<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><td>Jan 6, 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Civil and Environmental Engineering MS<\/td><td>Optional, recommended for international and funding-seeking applicants<\/td><td>Check the department page<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>American University, School of International Service (SIS) master&#8217;s<\/td><td>Optional. Scores must be valid when you apply.<\/td><td>Oct 15, Jan 15, Mar 15 (rounds)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources: <\/em><\/strong><em>The UIC, Stony Brook, CMU, BU, UCSD ECE, Illinois CEE and AU SIS<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-28d19dc\" id=\"strong-universities-where-the-gre-is-required-no-substitute-strong\" data-block-id=\"28d19dc\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Universities Where the GRE Is Required (No Substitute)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among GRE accepted universities in USA, no official list of &#8220;only GRE&#8221; universities exists. UIC and Stony Brook computer science are two: both ask for a GRE score unless you hold a US degree (Stony Brook also exempts Canadian degrees), and neither lists an exception for an Indian degree. UT Dallas computer science and Texas A&amp;M industrial engineering also list a GRE requirement on their department pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> &#8216;Optional&#8217; rarely means &#8216;irrelevant&#8217;. Illinois&#8217; civil engineering department says it recommends a score for MS applicants who want funding or apply from international universities. If funding matters to you, read &#8220;optional&#8221; as &#8220;helpful&#8221;.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Want more programs that skip the test? See our guide to<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/masters-programs-without-gre-requirements-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/masters-programs-without-gre-requirements-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">master&#8217;s programs in USA without GRE<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a0d0d5c\" id=\"strong-gre-and-duolingo-accepted-universities-in-usa-matching-your-english-test-to-your-score-strong\" data-block-id=\"a0d0d5c\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GRE_and_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_Matching_Your_English_Test_to_Your_Score\"><\/span><strong>GRE and Duolingo Accepted Universities in USA: Matching Your English Test to Your Score<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among GRE accepted universities in USA, a Duolingo score only helps if the department takes it, and one department on our list has stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Program<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>GRE status<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>English tests accepted<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>American University, SIS<\/td><td>Optional (master&#8217;s)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/practice-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a> 7.0, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/html-sitemap\/toefl-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a> 100, PTE 68, Duolingo 120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UC San Diego, ECE<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><td>TOEFL 4.5 (85 on the old scale), IELTS 7, Duolingo 120, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/pte-prep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTE<\/a> 65<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carnegie Mellon, MSCS<\/td><td>Strongly recommended<\/td><td>TOEFL (preferred), IELTS, Duolingo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UIC, Computer Science MS<\/td><td>Required (international)<\/td><td>TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE 54. Duolingo isn&#8217;t listed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stony Brook, Computer Science MS<\/td><td>Required (international)<\/td><td>TOEFL or IELTS. Duolingo is no longer accepted.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>USC Viterbi, MS and PhD<\/td><td>Not required for 2027 MS<\/td><td>TOEFL or IELTS. Duolingo isn&#8217;t listed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Northeastern, College of Engineering<\/td><td>Test-optional<\/td><td>TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo. Exemptions apply.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources: <\/em><\/strong><em>AU SIS international students page, plus the UCSD, CMU, UIC and Stony Brook, and the USC and Northeastern pages.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Planning on Duolingo? Our<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/duolingo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/duolingo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo English Test<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> guide explains the format.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6c709e2\" id=\"strong-gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-for-ph-d-required-waived-or-optional-strong\" data-block-id=\"6c709e2\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_for_PhD_Required_Waived_or_Optional\"><\/span><strong>GRE Accepted Universities in USA for PhD: Required, Waived or Optional<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GRE required for <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/phd-study-in-usa-eligibility-cost-colleges-admission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PhD in USA<\/a> is a department-level call, and the answer can differ inside one university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Program<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>GRE status<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>PhD deadline<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>American University SIS, PhD in International Relations<\/td><td>Required. The official score must arrive by the deadline.<\/td><td>Dec 15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UC San Diego, ECE PhD<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><td>Dec 16, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UC San Diego, Mathematics PhD<\/td><td>General and subject tests are not required. Subject test highly recommended.<\/td><td>Dec 2, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stony Brook, Computer Science PhD<\/td><td>Not required. The page&#8217;s GRE text names the 2026 cycle.<\/td><td>Dec 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD<\/td><td>Optional, strongly recommended<\/td><td>Check the department page<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/viterbigradadmission.usc.edu\/doctoral\/how-to-apply-phd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USC Viterbi PhD programs<\/a><\/td><td>Not required for 2027, except Astronautical Engineering and Industrial &amp; Systems Engineering, which require it<\/td><td>Dec 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ASU, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, PhD<\/td><td>Required for all PhD programs in the school. The page carries no cycle date.<\/td><td>Check the department page<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.math.ucsd.edu\/students\/graduate\/how-to-apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.math.ucsd.edu\/students\/graduate\/how-to-apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UCSD Mathematics<\/a><\/u>, AU SIS, UCSD ECE, Stony Brook and Illinois CEE, and the USC, ASU and Texas A&amp;M pages.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Searching for a GRE-waived university in USA for a PhD? UCSD&#8217;s electrical and computer engineering and mathematics programs are two Fall 2027 examples. Without a score, your statement of purpose carries more weight, so see our<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/statement-of-purpose\/phd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/statement-of-purpose\/phd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOP for PhD<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> guide.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> &#8220;Highly recommended&#8221; is a signal, not a footnote. UCSD Mathematics doesn&#8217;t require the Mathematics Subject Test but says it gives the committee extra context on preparedness. If your maths record is thin, consider taking the test.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f6cdcdd\" id=\"strong-which-gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-fit-your-profile-strong\" data-block-id=\"f6cdcdd\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_Fit_Your_Profile\"><\/span><strong>Which GRE Accepted Universities in USA Fit Your Profile?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick GRE accepted universities in USA from your own situation, not from a ranking list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you are a final-year BTech student graduating mid-2027 with a strong CGPA,<\/strong> build your list around optional and not-required programs such as BU Computer Science and UCSD ECE. Convert your CGPA to GPA using our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/calculators\/cgpa-to-gpa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/calculators\/cgpa-to-gpa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CGPA to GPA calculator<\/a>, as BU recommends a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you are switching from mechanical, civil or another non-CS branch into computer science, <\/strong>take the test. CMU says the GRE is strongly recommended, especially without clear documentation of strong mathematical proficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you have two years of work experience and a CGPA below the usual admitted range,<\/strong> a score can offset it. Illinois civil engineering recommends one when an MS applicant&#8217;s GPA falls below the admitted average.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7297651\" id=\"strong-gre-fees-validity-and-score-sending-for-gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-strong\" data-block-id=\"7297651\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GRE_Fees_Validity_and_Score_Sending_for_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA\"><\/span><strong>GRE Fees, Validity and Score Sending for GRE Accepted Universities in USA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Budget for the test before finalising your list of GRE-accepted universities in the USA. The GRE costs $249 worldwide as of 1 August 2026, and the fee covers four score reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Item<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>GRE test fee (includes four score recipients)<\/td><td>Rs.24,038 ($249)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Each additional score report<\/td><td>Rs.3,862 ($40)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rescheduling or changing test center<\/td><td>Rs.5,310 ($55)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.96.54 per USD (7 October 2026). Verify the current rate before finalising your budget.<\/em><br><strong><em>Sources:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/test-takers\/general-test\/register\/fees.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/test-takers\/general-test\/register\/fees.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ETS GRE fees<\/a><\/u>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.ets.org\/gre.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.ets.org\/gre.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ETS India GRE page<\/a><\/u>, Illinois CEE and AU SIS pages.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Validity:<\/strong> ETS scores stay valid for five years. Some departments add rules: Illinois counts five years before your entry term, and American University wants a score valid at application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retakes:<\/strong> you can test once every 21 days, up to five times in 12 months, and ScoreSelect lets you send only your best result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> the test runs year-round, at test centers and at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e734940\" id=\"strong-documents-and-fall-2027-timeline-for-gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-strong\" data-block-id=\"e734940\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_and_Fall_2027_Timeline_for_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA\"><\/span><strong>Documents and Fall 2027 Timeline for GRE Accepted Universities in USA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most GRE accepted universities in USA want the same core documents, with small twists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Document<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What the universities say<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Official GRE score<\/td><td>Sent by ETS to the institution code: American University 5007, Illinois 1836, Stony Brook 2548, UCSD 4836. Stony Brook wants the official score by the deadline even if you self-report.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/academic-transcript-certificates-meaning-sample-university-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transcripts<\/a> and degree certificate<\/td><td>Stony Brook asks for transcripts plus provisional and final degree certificates.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/letter-of-recommendation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letters of recommendation<\/a><\/td><td>Stony Brook asks for three. CMU&#8217;s MSCS asks for three, at least two from faculty or recent employers. AU SIS master&#8217;s applicants submit one.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Plenty of final-year students apply before their degree certificate exists. Stony Brook says provisional certificates aren&#8217;t valid beyond one year from conferral, so ask your college when the final one will be issued.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Need the full MS checklist? Our<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/masters-ms-eligibility-in-usa-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/masters-ms-eligibility-in-usa-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MS eligibility in USA<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> guide covers it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7140ed4\" id=\"strong-planning-calendar-for-fall-intake-2027-strong\" data-block-id=\"7140ed4\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Planning Calendar for Fall Intake 2027<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Month<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What to do<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Deadlines on official pages<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Oct 2026<\/td><td>Book the GRE. Request letters.<\/td><td>AU SIS round 1: Oct 15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nov 2026<\/td><td>Test and send scores.<\/td><td>CMU MSCS early: Nov 18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dec 2026<\/td><td>Semester 7 exams wrap up. Finish PhD applications.<\/td><td>UCSD Math PhD Dec 2, CMU MSCS Dec 9, Stony Brook PhD and AU SIS PhD Dec 15, UCSD ECE PhD Dec 16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jan 2027<\/td><td>Semester 8 starts.<\/td><td>UCSD ECE MS Jan 6, UIC (recommended) and AU SIS round 2 Jan 15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feb 2027<\/td><td>Check portals.<\/td><td>UIC final: Feb 15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mar 2027<\/td><td>Last MS deadlines.<\/td><td>Stony Brook MS, BU CS and AU SIS round 3: Mar 15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr to Jun 2027<\/td><td>Decisions arrive. Collect your degree certificate.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aug 2027<\/td><td>Fall term begins.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many Indian universities run semester 7 from July to December and semester 8 from January to May. Check your own calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3a13c41\" id=\"strong-what-to-do-when-your-plan-for-gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-goes-wrong-strong\" data-block-id=\"3a13c41\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_When_Your_Plan_for_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_Goes_Wrong\"><\/span><strong>What to Do When Your Plan for GRE Accepted Universities in USA Goes Wrong<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your score is below a required program&#8217;s minimum: <\/strong>UIC lists 300 combined with 140+ in Verbal. Retake after the 21-day gap, or lean on optional programs like BU and UCSD ECE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You can&#8217;t get a slot: <\/strong>Book a test center if CMU is on your list. Its MSCS page accepts at-home scores only from two past windows (Jan 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021, and Aug 1 to Dec 31, 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your score hasn&#8217;t reached the university: <\/strong>Stony Brook wants the official ETS score by the deadline even when you&#8217;ve reported one in the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The policy changed after you applied: <\/strong>Save a dated screenshot and email the department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You missed a fall-only deadline: <\/strong>AU SIS lists a November 1 deadline for <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/spring-intake-in-usa-universities-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spring<\/a> master&#8217;s entry, and the GRE isn&#8217;t required there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-57a90fd\" id=\"strong-conclusion-choosing-gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-for-2027-strong\" data-block-id=\"57a90fd\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Choosing_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA_for_2027\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: Choosing GRE Accepted Universities in USA for 2027<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check each department&#8217;s page for its Fall 2027 status before you shortlist GRE accepted universities in USA, because the university name tells you little.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send an optional score only when it supports your profile, and treat the test as a must for required programs like UIC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book your slot soon. CMU&#8217;s MSCS closes on December 9, 2026, and ETS allows a retake only after 21 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Verified by:<\/em><\/strong><em> LeapScholar&#8217;s USA counseling team, with experience guiding Indian students through MS and PhD applications to universities in the United States.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Have questions about GRE accepted universities in USA? Book a free session with a<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Consultant_Pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Consultant_Pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-176fd07\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-gre-accepted-universities-in-usa-strong\" data-block-id=\"176fd07\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_USA\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About GRE Accepted Universities in USA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791377146102\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does American University require GRE?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on the school. American University&#8217;s School of International Service doesn&#8217;t require the GRE for master&#8217;s programs and treats a score as supplemental. Its PhD in International Relations requires one by December 15. Other AU schools publish their own pages, so check yours.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791377148730\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is GRE required for PhD in USA?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not everywhere. The GRE is still required for PhD programs in the USA at some departments, such as American University&#8217;s International Relations PhD. Others have dropped it: UCSD&#8217;s electrical and computer engineering PhD doesn&#8217;t require it for Fall 2027. Check your exact department, since two departments in one university can differ.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791377149811\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which GRE and Duolingo-accepted universities in USA are there for MS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>At UCSD&#8217;s electrical and computer engineering department, a Duolingo score of 120 works, and you can skip the GRE for Fall 2027. American University&#8217;s SIS also accepts a 120 and treats the GRE as optional. Stony Brook computer science requires the GRE from international MS applicants but no longer accepts Duolingo.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791377150865\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which are the only GRE-accepting universities in USA for MS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No official list exists, but some departments leave Indian applicants with no substitute. UIC and Stony Brook computer science both require a GRE score from international MS applicants unless they hold a US degree. UIC exempts its graduates, and Stony Brook also exempts Canadian degrees.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791377151968\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is there a GRE-waived university in USA for PhDs?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For Fall 2027, UCSD&#8217;s electrical and computer engineering PhD and its mathematics PhD both list the GRE as not required. Stony Brook&#8217;s page says no PhD applicant needs the GRE, though its policy text names the 2026 cycle, so confirm with the department.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791377153050\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Should I submit my GRE score if the university says it&#8217;s optional?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Submit it when it strengthens your profile, and skip it when it does not. BU&#8217;s computer science department reports that admitted students average about the 60th percentile in Verbal and the 80th in Quant. Illinois civil engineering recommends scores for MS applicants seeking funding.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791377154049\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How long is a GRE score valid for US universities?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>ETS says scores are valid for five years. Some universities add their own check: American University wants a score that&#8217;s valid when you apply, and Illinois civil engineering counts five years before your entry term. If you tested early, confirm it will still be valid at that time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791377155046\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How many universities can I send my GRE score to for free?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Your GRE fee includes reports for up to four programs. Each extra report costs Rs.3,862 ($40) at the Rs.96.54 per USD rate used here. Spend the free four on GRE-accepted universities in USA that require a score, and use the institution code from each department page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1791377156065\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What if I miss the GRE slot before the Fall 2027 deadline?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can retake only once every 21 days. Optional or non-required programs such as BU computer science and UCSD ECE don&#8217;t need a score. Skip at-home testing if CMU&#8217;s MSCS is on your list, since it accepts at-home scores only from past windows.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\u26a1 Quick Read Many US master&#8217;s programs now make the GRE optional. UIC CS requires a GRE from international MS applicants. American University&#8217;s SIS makes GRE optional for master&#8217;s programs. GRE scores stay valid for five years after testing. Booking the GRE costs Indian test-takers about Rs.24,038 ($249). 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