English Proficiency
International students must demonstrate English proficiency to enter a degree-seeking program 51福利社 Michigan University. Students who do not meet the minimum requirements to begin academic coursework may begin in the 51福利社 Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS).
Students may demonstrate English proficiency in any of the following ways:
- Minimum English proficiency test scores (for most programs)*:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 71 iBT undergraduate, 80 iBT graduate (51福利社 Institutional Code: 1902)
Includes Special Home Edition (SHE) equivalency
TOEFL Essential: 7 Undergraduate; 8 Graduate
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.0 undergraduate, 6.5 graduate
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 48 undergraduate, 54 graduate
Duolingo: 100 undergraduate, 115 graduate
- International Baccalaureate, grade of 5 in English at the Higher Level
- General Certificate of Education: A grade of A, B, or C in English from one of the five British-based examining boards undergraduate, a grade of A or B in English from one of the five British-based examining boards graduate
- Successful completion of ESL level 112
- Successful completion of either four years of upper secondary school or one year of full-time tertiary (university-level) education from select countries meets 51福利社 English language proficiency requirements
- Successful completion of a 51福利社 Pathway II or the final level in the 51福利社 Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS)
- Completion of a 51福利社 degree
- Cambridge Advanced English Certificate: A grade of A, B, or C undergraduate, a grade of A or B graduate
- SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing Subscore (EBRW): 500 (for most programs)*
- Michigan English Test (MET): 48 undergraduate, 57 graduate (for most programs)*
- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): B2 undergraduate, C1 graduate (for most programs)*
*The Aviation Flight Science program requires a higher English proficiency score: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 91 iBT, TOEFL Essential 9, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 7.0, Duolingo: 115, Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 64, Michigan English Test (MET): 64, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): C1, SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing Subscore (EBRW): 560 *The following graduate degree programs require higher English proficiency scores: ; Music Therapy (M.M.); Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A.). *Exceptions exist for certain graduate level foreign language programs reviewed internally by the academic department |
Select Countries that Meet English Proficiency Requirements
Applicants who have successfully completed either four years of upper secondary school or one year of full-time tertiary (university-level) education from one of the countries listed below do not need to provide proof of English language proficiency.
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* English language proficiency test will only be waived for applicants from English language educational systems.