Tucson, Arizona, US
University of Arizona: English test requirements
Arizona sets one undergraduate English table with a long list of accepted tests and a separate, higher graduate table. The Graduate College does not accept Duolingo, and individual graduate departments may ask for more.
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 6.5
PG 7
TOEFL iBT
UG 4 / 79
PG 4.0 / 79
PTE Academic
UG 60
PG 60
Duolingo English Test
UG 110
PG Not accepted
Undergraduate
The table gives 'Admissions Minimum' scores. English can also be shown through coursework, such as three years of regular English at an accredited American high school with a C or better, or an IB English A Higher Level result. TOEFL MyBest scores are covered by the same figures.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS Indicator / IELTS One Skill Retake | 6.5 | Accepted | |
| TOEFL iBT / iBT Paper Edition / Home Edition / MyBest Scores | 4 (post Jan 2026) / 79 (pre Jan 2026) | Accepted | |
| Pearson English Language Test, PTE Academic or PEXT Express | 60 | Accepted | |
| Duolingo | 110 | Accepted | |
| Cambridge English Qualification / CEFR | 180 or C1 | Accepted | |
| Language Cert | 75 | Accepted | |
| Oxford ELLT | 7 | Accepted | |
| TOEFL Essentials | 8.5 | Accepted | |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | Accepted | |
| ACT English | 21 | Accepted | |
| CEPT Full Academic Test | 110 | Accepted | |
| Michigan English Test | 64 | Accepted | |
| iTEP Academic | 3.9 | Accepted | |
| Kaplan Test of English | 450 | Accepted | |
| Manchester Exam | 360 | Accepted | |
| EF SET English Certificate of Achievement | C1 | Accepted |
“All test scores must be dated within 2 years of your application submission date to be considered valid.”
Undergraduate international admissions: English proficiency
Graduate
Graduate College minimums; individual departments may require higher scores. Tests must be dated within two years of the enrolment term. TOEFL Essentials is accepted for master's programmes only. Applicants from countries where English is an official language, or with a degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution, are exempt.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS or IELTS Online | 7 composite | no subject area below 6 | AcceptedIELTS One Skill Retake is not currently accepted. |
| TOEFL iBT or Home Edition | 4.0 (1-6 scale, tests on or after 21 Jan 2026) / 79 (tests before 21 Jan 2026) | Accepted | |
| Pearson PTE Academic | 60 | Accepted | |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not acceptedThe Graduate College states it does not accept Duolingo. | |
| TOEFL Essentials (master's programmes only) | 9.5 band score | Accepted | |
| CEPT Full Academic Test (offered by the Center for English as a Second Language) | 110 total score | Accepted |
“The Graduate College does not accept Duolingo scores for demonstration of English Proficiency.”
Graduate College: international applicants
Admissions tests
SAT / ACT · First-year applicants
Optional
Submitted scores may help with class placement at orientation or with Core Competency Requirements.
“SAT and ACT scores are not required for general admission to the university”
GMAT / GRE · Eller One-Year MBA (full-time)
Required
The page says a competitive GMAT score is required, with a minimum of 600. The application list says official GMAT or GRE scores.
“A competitive GMAT score is required for admission to the One-Year MBA program.”
Other tests the university lists
- Graduate English Language Endorsement from the Center for English as a Second Language (graduate)
- IB English A Higher Level (undergraduate coursework route)
- Completion of the highest CESL level (undergraduate coursework route)
The page says these are not accepted
- Duolingo (graduate)
- IELTS One Skill Retake (graduate, currently)
- TOEFL Essentials (doctoral programmes)
“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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