Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Manhattan University English minimums
From Manhattan University's international undergraduate requirements and graduate requirements. The graduate page gives the same options for the School of Engineering, the O'Malley School of Business and the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences.
| Level or programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, PTE 60, SAT EBRW 550, CEFR C1 |
| Graduate (all schools) | 6.5 minimum overall | TOEFL iBT minimum overall 4, Duolingo 110 out of 160, CEFR B2 |
Other evidence and waivers
Undergraduates can also use an A or B in GCSE English from a British exam board, IB Higher Level English at grade 5, all four years at a US high school, or one year of full-time study at a US community college or university.
At both levels, Manhattan says that if the primary language of your university or college programme was English, you may qualify for a waiver.
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Before you apply
PTE is listed on the undergraduate page but not on the graduate page, so graduate applicants should use IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo or CEFR evidence.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Manhattan University programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Manhattan 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 does Manhattan University need for a master's?+
IELTS 6.5 minimum overall, for engineering, business and arts and sciences graduate programmes.
Does Manhattan University accept Duolingo?+
Yes, 110 at both undergraduate and graduate level.
Does Manhattan University accept PTE?+
PTE 60 is listed for undergraduates. The graduate page does not list PTE.
Can Manhattan University waive IELTS?+
You may qualify for a waiver if the primary language of your university or college programme was English.
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