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Preparation for postgraduate studies
Postgraduate Program
Pre-Master’s, Pre-MBA & Pre-PhD Secure assured university placement on a top-ranked Master’s, MBA or Pre-PhD program.
What is the EF Pre-Master’s & Pre-MBA/Pre-PhD Program? EF’s postgraduate programs prepare students for entrance to a Master’s degree or Master of Business Administration degree at an international university or a PhD program in the UK or Germany. These 6-, 9- or 11-month intensive programs provide you with all the linguistic and academic skills necessary for postgraduate study. Progress to your choice of university We can provide successful program graduates with assured acceptance to one of our partner universities offering Master’s, MBA or PhD programs. Not only do we assured placement at an EF partner university, but we can also assist you with your application to apply to virtually any Master’s, MBA in your country of study or any PhD degree program in the UK and Germany. Our Pre-Master’s & Pre-MBA and PhD alumni have been accepted to the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, just to name a few. Enhance your qualifications To qualify for these programs, you must have a recognized bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) and the language skills required for this level of study. For students wishing to pursue an MBA, you will normally need at least two years work experience, although some of our partner universities accept successful EF Pre-MBA Program graduates with less than two years of work experience. For students wishing to pursue a PhD, you must have completed a Master's degree and be ready to begin work on your thesis proposal.
English and exam training One of the goals of EF's postgraduate preparation programs is to help you perfect your specialized language and academic skills. All university postgraduate programs require an official language proficiency score for international student admissions. Therefore, our programs include highly structured exam training for the IELTS or TOEFL exam, as well as a wide range of elective classes in your academic area. You'll receive the best possible preparation for your future studies and gain the confidence and knowledge to succeed in a competitive academic environment. Some of our Australian and American partner universities even allow entry without TOEFL or IELTS scores after successful completion of the Pre-Master's or Pre-MBA Program. Specialist academic modules In addition to language tuition, the Pre-Master’s and Pre-MBA Programs offer GMAT and GRE preparation (mandatory in the United States) as well as a variety of specialist modules that include popular subjects such as Business Management, Science, Law, Marketing and more. Locations: EF Oxford, EF Cambridge, EF New York, EF Boston, EF San Francisco Mills College, EF Sydney and EF Munich. “EF’s Pre-Master’s program equipped me with the skills required for higher education in the UK while also allowing me to broaden my international perspective as part of a student community from around the world. EF’s staff guided me throughout the university application process, including writing a letter of recommendation and helping me choose the perfect university.”
A customized program EF's postgraduate programs are flexible in length and can be customized, giving you the possibility to study for either 6, 9 or 11 months. We will help build the necessary language and study skills you will need to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Following this, you will take specialist module classes* or electives in an academic area of your choice to help prepare you for your postgraduate degree.
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Pathway to a postgraduate degree
University graduate (with bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
English: IELTS 5.5 or higher German: A2 or higher (9 months) A1 or higher (11 months)
Don’t meet our requirements? Take an EF Language Preparation Program. Available from 2 weeks to 11 months
* Availability varies depending on countries, school and intake.
EF Pre-Master’s, EF Pre-MBA or EF Pre-PhD Program 6, 9 or 11 months
Assured admission to a master’s or MBA degree program in the UK, US, Canada, Australia or Germany. Assured admission to a PhD degree program in the UK or Germany.
Accreditations, memberships and certifications:
for the teaching of English in England
Pre-Master & Pre-MBA Program Overview
What is this program? The EF Pre-Master’s & Pre-MBA Program prepares university graduates for entrance to a master’s degree or MBA program in the UK, US, Australia or Germany. Program details 30 lessons of 40 minutes per week in the UK (20 hours) 32 lessons of 40 minutes per week in the US, Australia and Germany (21 hours) Program duration 6, 9 or 11 months, with start dates in January, April, June & September Locations EF Oxford, EF Cambridge, EF New York, EF Boston, EF San Francisco Mills College, EF Sydney and EF Munich. Language requirements 9-month program: IELTS 5.5 TOEFL 525 PBT/ 194 CBT/ 71 IBT or the equivalent on the free EF UPiBT test. 6-month program: IELTS 6.0 TOEFL 550 PBT/ 213 CBT/ 81 IBT or the equivalent on the free EF UPiBT test. For the UK, a SELT (Secure English Language Test) is required in order to obtain a visa. German A2 or higher for 9 months A1 or higher for 11 months Result Guaranteed entry into the rst year of a postgraduate degree in the UK, US, Australia or Germany.
UK academic outline
US academic outline
Australia academic outline
Term one ›› Advanced Language Skills ›› English for Academic Purposes ›› Personal and Professional Development ›› Application Workshop
Term one ›› GRE/GMAT Math or Math Foundations ›› GRE/GMAT Verbal ›› Multi-disciplinary Topics or Pre-MBA Business Fundamentals ›› TOEFL Preparation ›› Application Workshop ›› Writing Fundamentals ›› English Grammar
Term one ›› Language Development ›› English for Academic Purposes ›› Academic Cultures and Study Skills ›› Application Workshop ›› Five specialist subjects
Term two ›› Intensive IELTS Preparation ›› Advanced Research Methods (Q&Q) ›› One specialist subject Term three ›› Dissertation Development ›› Two specialist subjects Specialist modules Art and Design (Oxford only) Art and Design, Visual Art, Architecture, Business, Finance & Management (Oxford and Cambridge) Accounting & Finance, Marketing & Management, International Business Science, Engineering and Technology (Oxford and Cambridge) Maths C2, Physics and Bioscience If they need chemistry then – Maths C2, Chemistry, Physics (Oxford only) Humanities and Law (Oxford and Cambridge) Psychology & Sociology, Law & International Relations, Communication & Media
Term two ›› GRE/GMAT Math ›› GRE/GMAT Verbal ›› Advanced TOEFL Preparation ›› Academic Writing & Grammar ›› Application Workshop ›› Advanced Business Concepts or Advanced Reading ›› One elective Term three ›› Advanced College Lecture Series ›› Research Writing ›› Critical Reading & Analysis ›› Communicative Presentations ›› Three electives Electives (availability varies depending on school and intake) Slang and Idioms, Debates, Film, US History, Canadian History, TED Talks, Current Events, Business Writing, Creative Writing, Drama, Advanced Grammar & Pronunciation, Advanced Vocabulary
Term two ›› Exam Preparation (IELTS or CAE) ›› Academic Writing ›› Application Workshop ›› Five specialist subjects Term three ›› Advanced English for Academic Purposes ›› Independent Research Project ›› Five specialist subjects Specialist modules (availability varies depending on school and intake) US history, Mathematics, Business, International Law, Communication, Journalism, Science & Engineering, Travel & Tourism, Drama, Psychology, Economics, Management, Advertising, Statistics, Political Economy, Community Service, Marketing, Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Biology, Advertising, Statistics
Medicine & Pharmacy (Oxford only) Maths C2, Chemistry, Bioscience
Pre-PHD Program Overview
What is this program? The Pre-PhD Program prepares university graduates for entrance to a PhD program in the UK.
6-month program: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 PBT/213 CBT/81 IBT or the equivalent on the free EF UPiBT test.
Program details 30 lessons of 40 minutes per week in the UK
UK academic outline
Program duration 6, 9 or 11 months, with start dates in January, April & September
Term one ›› PhD Proposal Development and Application ›› Advanced Language Skills ›› English for Academic Purposes
Locations: EF Cambridge Result: Assured entry into a PhD program in the UK. English requirement 9-month program: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 525 PBT/194 CBT/71 IBT minimum or the equivalent on the free EF UPiBT test.
Term two ›› IELTS ›› Advanced Research Methods (Q&Q) ›› Data Collection and Ethics Term three ›› Getting Published ›› PhD Authoring ›› One specialist subject (see above)
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