English Language Requirements for International Programs – Help Center

Generally, the acceptable exam scores for the University Immersion program are:

Exam	Minimum Score
Cambridge English Qualifications	B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency; Score of 170 or above
CEFR:	B2
CET-4 (China)	530
CET-6	500
Computer-based TOEFL:	213
DAAD:	3 or above
Duolingo English Test	105
GEPT	High intermediate
GRE (Verbal score)	140 - for tests taken after Aug 1, 2011
IELTS:	6.5
IELTS Indicator:	6.5
iBT TOEFL:	80
iTEP:	Level 5
Paper-based TOEFL:	600
TEM (4 & 8)	65
TOEIC	780

If your English Language proficiency test shows individual low scores in:

Listening	you must enroll in:	Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation Or English through Film (2 units! only)
Reading	you must enroll in:	Academic Reading & Writing Or Critical Thinking
Writing	you must enroll in:	Academic Reading & Writing Or Blogging 101
Speaking	you must enroll in:	Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation Or Critical Thinking Or Intercultural Competence

If your overall score is:

5.5 - 6.0 (IELTS)

70 - 75 (TOEFL)

B1 (CEFR)

475 - 500 (CET 4)

450 - 470 (CET 6)

you must take:

2 Courses in weak area(s) (see above)

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If your overall score is:

6.0 - 6.5 (IELTS)

75 - 80 (TOEFL)

B1-B2 (CEFR)

500 - 530 (CET 4)

470 - 500 (CET 6)

you must take:

1 course in weak area (see above)

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You are exempt from the English Proficiency Requirement

If you are from one of the exempt countries. See the List of Exempt Countries.
If you enroll exclusively in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Check out our course offerings for English Language (LING X) classes.

Students Currently Studying in an English Speaking Country

If you are currently studying in an English-speaking country (or have studied in an English-speaking country) for at least one academic year, you are not required to submit an acceptable English proficiency exam. Instead, you can submit an official or unofficial transcript from that school.

How to Submit English Proficiency Requirement Documentation

All documentation for the English Proficiency Requirement, including exam scores, waiver requests and transcripts, are submitted at the time of application.