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Browse more FAQs topic: English Language Proficiency

FAQ: What are the minimum TOEFL and IELTS score requirements for international applicants to Portland State University?

Undergraduate and postbaccalaureate applicants must score

  • 6.5 or better overall score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam with a minimum of 6.0 on each individual band, or
  • 525 or better on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOELF), or
  • 197 or better on the computer-based TOEFL, or
  • subscores of 16 reading, 16 listening, 14 speaking, and 14 writing on the internet-based TOEFL.

Graduate applicants must score

  • 7.0 or better on the IELTS exam, or
  • 550 or better on the paper-based TOEFL, or
  • 213 or better on the computer-based TOEFL, or
  • subscores of 18 reading, 18 listening, 16 speaking, and 16 writing on the internet-based TOEFL.

Some graduate programs may require higher scores. Graduate applicants should consult with the graduate coordinator in their academic department to verify minimum score requirements and for information regarding conditional admission.

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