English Language Requirements
International applicants must be able to understand and communicate in English to gain admission to the 49ͼ¿â.
If English is not your native language, you will need to submit documentation that indicates your level of English proficiency.
Undergraduate Requirements and Methods
49ͼ¿âundergraduate admissions accepts several methods of English proficiency. You will meet the minimum standards for English proficiency at 49ͼ¿âby demonstrating one of the below.
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based) 79 (internet-based) |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | Overall Band 6.0 or higher |
| IB (International Baccalaureate) | Grade 5 or higher |
| SAT (Critical Reading and Writing Sections) | 500 or higher |
| SAT (EBRW) | 570 or higher |
| GRE (Analytical Writing Section) | 4.0 or higher |
| AP English Language and Composition Exams | 3 or higher with college transfer credit received |
| One year of English composition, taken at a U.S. institution, which counts as transfer credit at 49ͼ¿â(not ESL) | Grade of "C" or higher |
| Duolingo English Test | 110 or higher |
Graduate Requirements and Methods
49ͼ¿âgraduate programs only accept the TOEFL and IELTS English proficiency exams.
Test of English as a Foreign Language
The minimum TOEFL score required for graduate admissions is 79 for the internet-based test.
The Educational Testing Service (ETS) will report scores no more than 2 years after the test date.
Arrangements for taking the TOEFL may be made through the nearest United States Embassy or the ETS. .
International English Language Testing System
The minimum IELTS exam score required for graduate admissions is an Overall Band Score of 6 or higher.
Arrangements for taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Training exam may be made through the .
Program-Specific Requirements
Refer to the admissions requirements of your graduate program of interest for specific information and additional details.
Additional Methods
- If you have attended a regionally accredited U.S. high school or U.S. Department of Defense school overseas for at least three years, or have received an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, you will meet English proficiency requirements.
- 49ͼ¿âalso waives the English proficiency requirement if you graduated from a regionally accredited school in other English-speaking countries: Anguilla, Antigua/Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Guyana, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica/other West Indies, Liberia, Montserrat, New Zealand, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caico Isle, United Kingdom, the Virgin Islands, and others.
- Passing scores on the with the Certification (with submission of photocopy of ECFMG certification to 49ͼ¿âOffice of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment).
Contact Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
(800) 477-4863
admissions@une.edu
Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
(207) 221-4225
gradadmissions@une.edu