University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for Long Island University?

Long Island University (LIU) asks post-graduate applicants for IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 58 or Duolingo 105 for direct entry. The MS in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, plus three pharmacy MS programs, follow the undergraduate scale instead: IELTS 6, TOEFL 75, PTE 50 or Duolingo 100. India is not on LIU's list of English-official-language countries.
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LIU English requirements at a glance

Source: International Admissions' how to apply page. TOEFL scores on the new 1–6 scale, section minimums and score validity are not stated by LIU. TOEFL Essentials 9.0 is also accepted at both levels.

LevelIELTS AcademicTOEFL iBTDuolingoPTE Academic
Graduate (post-graduate direct entry)6.579; new-scale score not stated10558
Graduate, MS Computer Science, AI, Data Analytics and three pharmacy MS675; new-scale score not stated10050
Undergraduate (bachelor's direct entry)675; new-scale score not stated10050

Graduate: IELTS 6.5, or 6 for MS Computer Science

The programs on the undergraduate scale are the MS in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Pharmaceutics, Drug Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacology and Toxicology. LIU notes that major-specific post-graduate and PhD programs may set their own requirements, so check the LIU Brooklyn or LIU Post program page. Completing the LIU English Language Institute is another accepted route; conditional admission is not stated.

Citizenship of a listed country where English is the official language, such as Australia, Canada, Ghana, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa or the UK, proves proficiency, as does graduating from high school or post-secondary school in one of those countries. India is not on the list. See how to apply.

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Undergraduate: IELTS 6 or Duolingo 100

Bachelor's applicants need TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6, PTE 50, Duolingo 100, SAT Critical Reading 460 or ACT English 18 for direct entry. IGCSE, GCSE or GCE English, IB English with a 4 or better, or a four-year US high school diploma also count. See how to apply.

Student visa and next steps

The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the requirement LIU 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 LIU international how to 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 LIU?+

IELTS 6.5 for most post-graduate programs. Some majors may set their own requirements.

What IELTS score does LIU need for MS Computer Science?+

IELTS 6. The MS in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics follow LIU's undergraduate scoring structure.

Does LIU accept PTE and Duolingo?+

Yes. Post-graduate minimums are PTE 58 and Duolingo 105; bachelor's applicants and the listed MS programs need PTE 50 or Duolingo 100.

Are Indian students exempt from IELTS at LIU?+

No. India is not on LIU's list of countries where English is the official language.

Does LIU accept TOEFL Essentials?+

Yes, with a minimum of 9.0 for both bachelor's and post-graduate applicants.

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