Arlington, Texas, US
University of Texas at Arlington: English test requirements
UTA publishes TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo minimums for international undergraduate and graduate applicants. The only undergraduate difference is the Duolingo score for engineering majors, and each graduate department sets its own admission requirements.
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 6.5
PG 6.5
TOEFL iBT
UG from 4 / 79
PG 4 / 79
PTE Academic
UG Not on the list
PG Not on the list
Duolingo English Test
UG from 100
PG 100
Undergraduate
One set of TOEFL and IELTS minimums; only the Duolingo score differs between engineering and other majors. The page names no PTE requirement.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-engineering majorsSource for this group | 6.5 | 4 (6-point scale) / 79 (120-point scale) | Not on the listNot named on the page. | 100 |
| Engineering majorsSource for this group | 6.5 | 4 (6-point scale) / 79 (120-point scale) | Not on the listNot named on the page. | 105 |
“For IELTS, we require a minimum score of 6.5.”
UTA international first-year applicants
Graduate
Central minimums are listed, but each academic department sets its own admission requirements, so check the programme page. Official scores must come from the testing agency unless the applicant holds a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited US institution.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | Accepted | |
| TOEFL iBT | 4 (6-point scale) / 79 (120-point scale) | 6-point scale: 4.5 writing, 4 speaking, 4 reading, or 4 listening. 120 scale: 22 writing, 21 speaking, 20 reading, or 16 listening (page wording) | Accepted |
| PTE Academic | – | Not on the listNot named on the page. | |
| Duolingo English Test | 100 | AcceptedThe page says this applies to academic programmes requiring a TOEFL iBT score of 79. |
“Each academic department sets its own admissions requirements and makes independent admission decisions.”
UTA international graduate applicants
Admissions tests
SAT / ACT · First-year applicants
Optional
SAT and ACT scores are not required for an admission decision but can help with admission, testing exemptions and scholarships. The page lists GPA-based guaranteed admission with optional minimum scores for some GPA ranges (1130 SAT or 23 ACT for GPAs of 3.0 to 3.24; 1250 SAT or 26 ACT for 2.90 to 2.99). The page does not give separate rules for named cycles.
“UTA is currently test optional, therefore SAT and ACT scores are not required for an admissions decision.”
“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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