What grades and English level do I need for US universities?
To gain admission to a US degree or pathway program, you must meet minimum academic and English level entry requirements.
Entry requirement ranges at US universities
Academic qualifications
You need good grades in previous academic study – high school diploma or undergraduate degree – that are equivalent to the minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) for entry to your chosen degree. GPAs are on a 4-point scale. You may have the option to join an undergraduate pathway program if your GPA does not qualify you for entry directly to a bachelor’s degree.
English language level
With advanced English proficiency, you may be able to start a bachelor’s or master’s degree immediately. You can join a pathway or intensive English program if your English level does not yet meet the requirements for a degree. Generally, we accept scores from any of the following English language exams:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT
STUDY PARTNERS iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
IELTS Indicator
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Duolingo English Test (DET)
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US Universities English Test Acceptance
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For detailed entry requirements by US university and degree, download the relevant International Student Guide.
Our team will be happy to advise you on the specific entry requirements of a degree or pathway program. Contact us.
