Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
AAMU graduate English requirements
From AAMU's international graduate students page. The page sets required minimums and higher suggested scores for PhD applicants, with no IELTS band minimums. AAMU's TOEFL code is 1003.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Master's and other graduate (required minimum) | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 72, TOEFL Essentials level 8, Duolingo 105 |
| PhD (suggested score) | 7.0 | TOEFL iBT 95, TOEFL Essentials level 10, Duolingo 125 |
Who needs to test
The test is required if you come from a country where English is not the official language, or if your degree is from an institution where English is not the language of instruction. A degree taught in English may therefore remove the need for a test; confirm this with the School of Graduate Studies. PTE is not on the page.
International applicants must also send transcripts with official English translations, evaluated course by course by a NACES member; World Education Services (WES) is preferred. GRE or GMAT results go directly to the School of Graduate Studies.
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Undergraduates and how to check
This page covers graduate admission only. Undergraduate applicants should check the undergraduate admissions pages for their English requirement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your AAMU programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Alabama A&M University publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does Alabama A&M University require?+
IELTS 6.5 for graduate admission, with 7.0 suggested for PhD applicants.
Does Alabama A&M accept Duolingo?+
Yes. The required minimum is 105, with 125 suggested for PhD applicants.
What TOEFL score does Alabama A&M need?+
TOEFL iBT 72, or TOEFL Essentials level 8. PhD applicants are advised to aim for 95 or level 10.
Can an English-medium degree waive the test at AAMU?+
The test is required when your degree is from an institution where English is not the language of instruction, so an English-taught degree may waive it. Confirm with the graduate school.
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