English Language Proficiency Options

The following are acceptable as proof of English Language Proficiency:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum overall score of 79 
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System): minimum overall score of 6.5
• Duolingo English Test: minimum overall score 115
• PTE Academic: minimum overall score of 58
• U of I American Language & Culture Program (ALCP) with score of a Level 6/Advanced Pass
• U.S. Education Earned Bachelor, or higher, degree at accredited U.S. institution

A waiver for the English proficiency requirement is automatically granted to applicants whose education is from countries where English is an official/native language. For more information, see the Countries Where English is an Official/Native Language below.

Notes

• All tests must have been taken within two years of the semester for which you are applying.
• Some graduate programs have a higher requirement.

Countries Where English is an Official/Native Language

Refer to the English language country list below.

*English medium of instruction - applicants must demonstrate that the medium of instruction for their degree program was English by providing an official letter from the university Registrar's office or the academic department.

Admission with pending English Proficiency

Selected programs may grant admission to applicants who qualify academically, but have not yet achieved the University of Idaho's minimum English language requirements for full admission.