NC Operations ResearchNorth Carolina State University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Statement of purpose

Required with the Graduate School application.

CV or resume

CV or resume.

Recommendation letters x 3

Graduate School default is three recommendations unless a program states otherwise.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From all colleges/universities attended; official typically required after admission/enrollment.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Graduate School minimum unless the department publishes a higher standard; competitive admission.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Strong quantitative background in mathematics, engineering, statistics, or related fields expected.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 each component); Graduate School Academic IELTS minimum; General IELTS not accepted.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall (4.0 each component) | Old scale: 80 overall (18 each component); Graduate School minimum for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026. Speaking 5 required for TA appointment.; Graduate School minimum for tests taken before 21 January 2026. Some programs set higher minima.
GRE: Optional; Confirm current department GRE policy; many engineering programs have waived GRE.