Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Point Park English requirements by programme
From Point Park's first-year undergraduate requirements page and international graduate admission page.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.0+ | TOEFL 61+, Duolingo 105+, SAT Verbal 470+ |
| Most graduate programmes | 6.5+ | TOEFL 79+ (Duolingo 115+ for the MBA only) |
| MFA Writing for the Screen and Stage | 6.5, Writing 7.0 | TOEFL iBT 81, Writing 22 |
| PhD in Community Engagement | 7.0, Writing and Reading 7.0 | TOEFL iBT 95, Writing and Reading 24 |
| PsyD in Clinical Psychology | 8.0 | TOEFL iBT 95 with section minimums |
Waivers, partner programmes and exempt countries
Point Park works with Duquesne University, the University of Pittsburgh and the ELS Language Center. Completing their English programmes lets you enter most undergraduate programmes without TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo, and conditional admission may also be offered.
Applicants from a list of countries are exempt from proficiency testing; the undergraduate page includes countries such as Sierra Leone, Belize, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Canada (not Quebec).
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How to check
One graduate programme entry on the page prints the IELTS minimum as "6.+", so confirm the exact figure with admissions if your programme is not the MBA or Community Psychology. Doctoral programme entries list TOEFL and IELTS scores only.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Point Park programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Point Park 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 score does Point Park University require?+
Academic IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for most graduate programmes.
Does Point Park accept Duolingo?+
Yes for undergraduates (105+). For graduate study, Duolingo (115+) is accepted for the MBA only.
Which Point Park programmes need a higher IELTS?+
The MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage (6.5 with Writing 7.0), the PhD in Community Engagement (7.0) and the PsyD (8.0).
How old can my IELTS score be?+
Graduate pages ask for a test date no more than two years old.
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Guide updated on 31 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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