Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
MSU Billings English requirements by level
From the undergraduate English proficiency page and the graduate international admissions page.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 4 (new scale), revised TOEFL paper 56, TOEFL PBT 515, Duolingo 100, PTE 48, iTEP 3.5 |
| Graduate | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100, PTE 58, iTEP 3.5-3.9 |
Other ways to meet the requirement
Undergraduates can also qualify through Spring International Language Center level 6, or by completing an intensive English programme after conditional admission.
Graduate applicants from non-English-speaking countries must submit an approved score. The TOEFL institution code is 4298.
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Conditional admission and how to check
MSU Billings' Intensive English Language Program places students with an English Placement Exam (Accuplacer) on arrival and retests them each semester. The graduate application fee is $40, and the fall deadline is 1 June.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your MSU Billings programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Montana State University Billings 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 MSU Billings require?+
IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants.
Does MSU Billings accept Duolingo?+
Yes, a minimum of 100 at both levels.
What PTE score does MSU Billings need?+
PTE Academic 48 for undergraduates and 58 for graduate applicants.
Does MSU Billings offer conditional admission?+
Yes, for academically qualified undergraduates who do not yet meet the English requirement.
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