Lawrence Tech English requirements at a glance
Source: LTU's international students admissions page.
| Level | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | Duolingo | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 5.5 | 60 (new TOEFL 4.0) | 95 | 50 |
| Graduate | 6.0 | 79 (new TOEFL 4.5) | 105 | 60 |
Graduate and undergraduate minimums
Graduate applicants for whom English is a second language need TOEFL iBT 79, 4.5 on the TOEFL 1–6 scale, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, MET 60 or PTE Academic 60. Undergraduates need TOEFL 60 (4.0), IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 95, MET 56 or PTE 50. LTU says select programs, especially at master's and doctoral level, may have additional requirements, so check your program page. See international students.
Note that PTE 60 is the graduate figure, which is higher than many universities ask alongside IELTS 6.0.
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Waivers, ESL and deadlines
A bachelor's or master's degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the US satisfies the requirement. So does graduating from a US high school with at least two years of standard-level English at B or higher, a British curriculum or the IB Diploma. Degrees from India, Pakistan or Nigeria are not on that list. If you need help reaching the scores, LTU can refer you to English as a Second Language programs.
Documents must arrive at least 90 days before term: the deadlines LTU lists are 13 October 2026 for Spring 2027 and 27 May 2027 for Fall 2027.
Student visa and next steps
The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the requirement LTU 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 LTU international students page again before you book a test, and check your own program page, which can set a higher bar.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Lawrence Technological 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 do I need for a master's at Lawrence Tech?+
IELTS 6.0 overall.
What PTE score does LTU need?+
PTE Academic 60 for graduate study and 50 for undergraduates.
Does Lawrence Tech accept the new TOEFL scale?+
Yes: 4.5 for graduate study and 4.0 for undergraduates.
Does an Indian degree waive English at Lawrence Tech?+
No. Only degrees from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the US are listed as satisfying the requirement.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 14 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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