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Arizona State University: English test requirements
ASU publishes clear minimums at both levels. Undergraduate applicants fall into a general group or one of three higher-requirement groups, and graduate programmes may ask for more or refuse some tests.
Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
UG from 6.0
PG 6.5
TOEFL iBT
UG from 3.5 / 61
PG 4 / 80
PTE Academic
UG from 53
PG 60
Duolingo English Test
UG from 95
PG 105
Undergraduate
General programmes have the lowest minimums; nursing, engineering and journalism programmes with higher requirements have their own columns. Scores must be no more than two years old at the ASU start date and TOEFL must be sent electronically.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General programmesSource for this group | 6.0 | 3.5 (new 1-6 scale, tests on or after 21 Jan 2026) / 61 (0-120, tests before 21 Jan 2026)no section below 3.5 (new scale) | 53 | 95 |
| Nursing (BSN)e.g. BS NursingSource for this group | 6.5 | 4 (new 1-6 scale) / 76 (0-120)no section below 3.5 (new scale) | Not acceptedThe page says PTE is not accepted for the BSN. | 100 |
| Engineering (higher-requirement programmes)e.g. Fulton Schools of EngineeringSource for this group | 6.5 | 4 (new 1-6 scale) / 79 (0-120)no section below 3.5 (new scale) | 58 | 105 |
| Journalism (higher-requirement programmes)e.g. Cronkite SchoolSource for this group | 7.0 | 5 (new 1-6 scale) / 100 (0-120)no section below 3.5 (new scale) | 73 | 120 |
General programmes, other tests: Cambridge English 170
Nursing (BSN), other tests: Cambridge English 176
Engineering (higher-requirement programmes), other tests: Cambridge English 176
Journalism (higher-requirement programmes), other tests: Cambridge English 185
“ASU accepts only electronic copies of the TOEFL score report.”
ASU undergraduate English proficiency (international)
Graduate
One set of minimums, but programmes may require more or refuse certain test types. Scores must be no more than two years old at the ASU start date.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (including Online, UKVI and Indicator) | 6.5 | Accepted | |
| TOEFL iBT (centre or Home Edition) | 4 (new 1-6 scale, tests on or after 21 Jan 2026) / 80 (0-120, tests before 21 Jan 2026) | Accepted | |
| PTE (not PTE Academic Online) | 60 | Accepted | |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 | Accepted |
“some programs may have higher requirements, or may not accept certain types of tests.”
ASU graduate English proficiency (international)
Admissions tests
SAT / ACT · International first-year applicants
Optional
SAT or ACT scores are not required and may be sent for course placement or as supplementary information. Some programmes may consider a minimum score. The page does not give separate rules for named cycles.
“ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission”
GMAT / GRE · Full-time MBA (W. P. Carey)
Required
GMAT or GRE scores are required, though a waiver may be requested using the optional essay on the grounds of academic or professional background. The GRE at-home test is not accepted.
“Test scores are required for admission”
The page says these are not accepted
- TOEFL iBT Paper Edition
- IELTS General Training
- PTE Academic Online
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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