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English proficiency requirements for graduate applicants

There are several ways to demonstrate your English proficiency for graduate or professional school admission. Here are the methods and minimum requirements accepted by IU Indianapolis.

Some graduate schools or programs, such as the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, have stricter requirements than the minimum campus standard. Make sure to verify your program’s requirements before you apply

Requirements for admission
Testing option Minimum requirement

TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition
School code: 1325

79

TOEFL Essentials
School code: 1325

8

IELTS, IELTS Online or IELTS Indicator

6.5

Duolingo English Test (DET)

110

Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTEA)

54

Program for Intensive English (PIE)

Level 7

Any ELS center located in the US

Level 112

Degree from an English-speaking country

Equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree or higher from one of these designated countries (both lists)

ECFMG Certification

Official certification received from the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Some options require you to take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test before classes begin. Depending on your EAP test results, you may need to take EAP courses at the same time as your academic major courses for one or two semesters.