Florida Atlantic English requirements at a glance
Sources: the Graduate College's apply page and Undergraduate Admissions' English proficiency tests page. Section minimums and graduate score validity are not stated by FAU.
| Level | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | Duolingo | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate (university minimum) | 6.0 | 79; new-scale score not stated | 110 | Not accepted |
| Undergraduate | 6.5 | 4.5; old-scale score not stated | 110 | 55 |
Graduate: IELTS 6.0, and the English-medium exemption
Graduate applicants send TOEFL (FAU code 5229), IELTS or Duolingo scores directly to the Graduate College; Level VI of the Academic Track at FAU's Intensive English Institute also counts. These are university minimums, and the MS in Electrical Engineering, for example, repeats TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.0 on its admission requirements. Graduate conditional admission is not stated by FAU.
You need no test after three years of secondary school with a full English curriculum, or after at least 60 post-secondary credits, an associate degree or higher from a US regionally accredited institution or a recognised institution abroad with a full curriculum of instruction in English. FAU names no countries, so an Indian degree taught fully in English can qualify. See the Graduate College.
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Undergraduates who do not reach SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 490 or ACT Reading 19 and English 17, or an English-medium schooling route, submit TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5, Cambridge 180, PTE Academic 55, Duolingo 110, ELS 112 or another listed exam. Students who meet every requirement except English can take the Conditional Admissions Track through the Intensive English Institute. See English proficiency tests.
Student visa and next steps
The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the requirement Florida Atlantic University sets for admission, which leads to your Form I-20. For the wider picture of studying in the US with each test, see IELTS for the USA and PTE for the USA.
Requirements change between admission cycles. Check the FAU Graduate College apply page again before you book a test, and check your own program page, which can set a higher bar.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score do I need for an MS at Florida Atlantic University?+
IELTS 6.0 is the university's minimum graduate requirement. Check your department for anything higher.
Does FAU accept PTE for graduate admission?+
No. The Graduate College asks for TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo. PTE is accepted only for undergraduate admission, with a minimum of 55.
Can Indian students skip IELTS at FAU?+
Possibly. At least 60 post-secondary credits or a degree from a recognised institution abroad with a full curriculum of instruction in English meets the requirement. FAU does not name India.
What Duolingo score does FAU need?+
110 for both graduate and undergraduate admission.
Does FAU offer conditional admission?+
For undergraduates, yes: the Conditional Admissions Track is for students who meet every requirement except English. Graduate conditional admission is not stated.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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