English Proficiency

Proof of English Proficiency

With the exceptions noted below, all international applicants must provide documentation of their proficiency in English. We will accept official copies of the following tests and scores to document that ability:

  • TOEFL: iBT score of 71 or higher, UMD school code = 6873
  • IELTS: Academic Test score of 6.0 or higher
  • Duolingo: English Proficiency score of 105 or higher
  • Cambridge: (CEFR) 175 or higher
  • Pearson: (PTE Academic) score of 54 or higher
  • ACT  English & Reading subscore of 21+, UMD school code = 2157
  • SAT Reading & Writing score of 540+, UMD test code = 6873
     

Please note: Test scores are considered official if sent to UMD directly from the testing agency (College Board, ACT, etc.)