Arizona International Direct - Online
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
Arizona Online - Online
We are looking for students who feel comfortable both in linguistics or language-related liberal arts disciplines, as well as the more scientific fields that HLT includes - computer science, mathematics, or engineering. Applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Programming skills are a prerequisite, but studies can be undertaken during the summer preceding entrance to the HLT program, if admitted.
Entrance Requirements
Students wishing to enroll in the Master of Science in HLT should have some prior training in either linguistics or language-related liberal arts disciplines, or the more scientific fields that HLT includes - computer science, mathematics, or engineering. Applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
GPA Requirement
Prospective applicants must have a 3.0 or higher GPA in order to qualify for admission.
Statement of Intent
Applicants must submit a concise statement of intent demonstrating their academic goals, career goals, and why a graduate degree in linguistics would help him/her pursue these goals.
Writing Sample
Applicants must provide a writing sample to demonstrate their level and proficiency of writing.
Standardized Tests
The GRE is optional, not required for the HLT Program.
English Proficiency
English proficiency is one of the requirements for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 on the paper-based test (PB), 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), or a IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 7 (no subject area below a score of 6). International students seeking graduate teaching assistantships must attain the minimum TOEFL or IELTS score listed above, and in addition must attain a score of 26 or higher on the speak portion of the TOEFL IBT.
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from letter writers who know the student’s work, specifically assessing student’s ability to carry out graduate work in linguistics. Applicants are encouraged to submit letters of recommendation from professors who are familiar with the applicant's recent academic work.
Domestic Applicants:
International Applicants:
International and Domestic applicants: December 15
Fall 2023 Application deadline for the HLT UA Online Program: July 11, 2023 (Note: Applications recieved after 7/11/23 will not be consisdered for Fall 2023 admission)
Fall 2023 Application deadline for the HLT UA Global Online Program: July 11, 2023 (Note: Applications recieved after 7/11/23 will not be consisdered for Fall 2023 admission)
The GRE is optional, not required for the HLT Program.
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832
View Human Language Technology (MS) in the University's Main Catalog.
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Program-level Information | |
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Application Acceptance Rate | 75% |
Avg. Time-to-degree (years) | 1.74 |
Department-level Information | |
Enrollment Percent Male | 66.67% |
Enrollment Percent Female | 33.33% |
Enrollment Percent International | 0% |
Enrollment Percent URM | 12.5% |