Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
AUM English requirements by level
From AUM's test score requirements page and its international graduate requirements page.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 5.5 | TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 new scale), TOEFL paper 500, PTE 44, Duolingo 100, Cambridge B2, iTEP 3.7 |
| Graduate | 5.5 | TOEFL iBT 61, TOEFL paper 500, PTE 44, Duolingo 100 |
Exemptions and other routes
AUM exempts students who completed a US secondary diploma or a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited US college, students with 24 semester hours meeting AUM's English composition requirement at a US college, and citizens of listed English-speaking countries. The list includes Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada (except Quebec).
Completion of AUM's Intensive English Program, AUGlobal's GLOB 0310 or ELS Level 112 can be submitted instead of a test. iTEP results must not be more than two years old.
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Graduate entry and how to check
Graduate applicants also need a graduate entrance exam: the College of Business asks for the GMAT, and Education, Public Policy and Justice, and Arts and Sciences ask for the GRE or MAT. The graduate page lists a bank statement showing at least $31,611 and no application fee.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your AUM programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Auburn University at Montgomery 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 AUM require?+
IELTS 5.5 for international applicants, including graduate applicants.
Does AUM accept Duolingo?+
Yes, with a minimum score of 100.
Are Nigerian students exempt from IELTS at AUM?+
Yes. Nigeria is on AUM's list of countries whose citizens are exempt.
What PTE score does AUM need?+
PTE 44.
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Guide updated on 31 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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