Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
FAMU English requirements by level
From FAMU's international admissions page for first-year and transfer applicants, and the Graduate School FAQ. Neither page sets band minimums.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (first-year and transfer) | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL paper-based 80 as printed, Duolingo 120 |
| Graduate | 6.5 | TOEFL internet-based 80 or paper-based 550 |
Sending scores and other routes
Scores count as official only when sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the testing agency, and they are not valid after two years. FAMU's school code for TOEFL is 5215.
If you studied English through an accredited US institution, the undergraduate page asks you to send that official transcript. PTE is not on either FAMU list, so plan on IELTS, TOEFL or (for undergraduates) Duolingo.
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No conditional admission
The Graduate School FAQ answers directly that FAMU does not give conditional admission to international students: you must meet the minimum requirements, including the English score, to be admitted. Build in time to retake the test if you are close.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your FAMU programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Florida 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 Florida A&M University require?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 for undergraduate and graduate applicants.
Does FAMU accept Duolingo?+
Yes for undergraduates, at a minimum of 120. The Graduate School FAQ lists only IELTS and TOEFL.
Does FAMU offer conditional admission without IELTS?+
No. FAMU says international students must meet its minimum requirements to be admitted.
How long are IELTS scores valid for FAMU?+
FAMU says scores are not valid after two years.
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