University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS)?

LSU Shreveport asks undergraduate applicants for IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, and graduate applicants for 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each. PTE Academic 47 (undergraduate) or 53 (graduate), Duolingo 105 and TOEFL iBT 61 or 80 are the alternatives. Nationals of listed countries, including Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, may be exempt.Source: Louisiana State University Shreveport official English requirements · checked 29 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026

LSUS English requirements by level

From LSUS's international first-time freshman page and international graduate page.

ProgrammeIELTS AcademicOther tests
Undergraduate6.0, with 5.5 in each componentTOEFL iBT 61 (PBT 500), PTE 47, Duolingo 105
Graduate6.5, with 6.0 in each componentTOEFL iBT 80 (PBT 550), PTE 53, Duolingo 105

Exemptions

You may be exempt if you earned a US high school diploma or any degree from an accredited US college, or if you have a 2.5 GPA over 30 credit hours at a regionally accredited US institution including set English and maths courses. You may also be exempt as a national of, or with education completed in, a listed country such as Australia, Canada, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda, the UK, Zambia or Zimbabwe. Some departments may still require a test or interview.

Graduate applicants who have held an H1B visa for three or more years can also be exempt. Those without a US credential or a waiver-country background must show three years of US work experience with a CV and a copy of the visa.

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Credential evaluation

International credentials must be evaluated course by course by an AICE or NACES member and sent directly to LSUS Admissions. LSUS names International Education Evaluations and The Evaluation Company as preferred agencies.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your LSUS programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Minimum vs competitive score

Where Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) 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 LSU Shreveport require?+

IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component for undergraduates, and 6.5 with 6.0 in each component for graduate applicants.

Does LSUS accept Duolingo?+

Yes, at 105 overall for both undergraduate and graduate applicants.

What PTE score does LSUS need?+

PTE 47 for undergraduates and 53 for graduate applicants.

Are Nigerian applicants exempt at LSUS?+

Nigeria is on the LSUS exemption list, though some departments may still ask for a test or interview.

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Guide updated on 29 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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