Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Metro State English requirements by level
From Metro State's undergraduate international requirements and graduate international requirements.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 5.5 | TOEFL iBT 3.5 (after 22 Jan 2026) or 61 (earlier), Duolingo 95, PTE 50, MET 56, ELS Level 112, ACT English 24 |
| Graduate | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 4.5 (after 22 Jan 2026) or 79 (earlier), Duolingo 105, PTE 50, MET 56, ELS Level 112 |
Exemptions
Graduates of an English-medium high school or university are exempt with a GPA of 2.5 or higher for undergraduate admission, or 3.0 or higher for graduate admission. They need an original letter on school letterhead stating English is the medium of instruction.
Applicants from listed English-speaking countries are also exempt; the list includes Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada (except Quebec). Undergraduates with IGCSE or O-Level grades of C or above in English and four other subjects are also exempt.
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Score reports
IELTS score reports can be uploaded. Duolingo scores arrive through the Metro State dashboard, PTE scores are only valid through the score report website, and MET scores need a cover letter from the testing institution.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Metro State programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Metropolitan State University (Metro State) in Minnesota 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 Metro State in Minnesota require?+
IELTS Academic 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants.
Does Metro State accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 95 for undergraduates and 105 for graduate applicants.
Does Metro State accept an English-medium letter?+
Yes, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher for undergraduates or 3.0 or higher for graduate applicants.
Does Metro State accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE 50 at both levels.
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