english proficiency

If you are from a country whose native language is not English (regardless of where you may now reside), you must provide proof of English proficiency. Acceptable proof is as follows:

• TOEFL score of at least 550 (PBT) or 80 (iBT)
• IELTS overall band score of at least 6.5
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 60

Individual academic units may have higher requirements for English proficiency. Please consult your department’s website.

You could qualify for an exemption from this requirement by one of the following two options:

1. successfully complete the highest level at the American English and Culture Program (AECP) with grades of B or better
2. have attended a regionally accredited college/university in the United States and meet one of the following conditions:

• Earned a bachelor’s degree or higher
• Completed at least 12 semester hours of graduate coursework with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or higher
• Completed at least 90 semester hours of undergraduate coursework with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or higher (all 90 hours must be earned in the United States)

Your application will not be processed without valid proof of English proficiency. The English proficiency requirement is only valid if you have taken the tests after the dates shown below.

The TOEFL is administered by TOEFL/TSE Services. ASU’s institutional code is 4007. ASU only accepts electronic copies of the TOEFL score report.

The IELTS is administered by the University of Cambridge. No institutional code is needed.

The PTE is administered by Pearson.