TWU English requirements at a glance
Sources: TWU's English language proficiency requirement page and the 2026–27 graduate catalog for international students. Section minimums are not stated. TWU's TOEFL code is 6826; IELTS and PTE scores are verified online, so you email your Test Report Form number or PTE Score Report Code to srp@twu.edu.
| Level | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | Duolingo | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate and graduate | 6.5 | 4 (old scale 79) | 100 | 53 |
Graduate: IELTS 6.5, and check your program
The graduate catalog lists the same four scores and adds that certain academic programs may require an additional English score; the requirement page tells applicants to contact the program's graduate department. Scores from tests in the last two years are sent electronically or verified online. For tests older than two years, TWU asks for original score reports, mailed or presented in person; emailed reports are not valid. See the requirement page.
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Exemption forms: who skips the test
The graduate exemption form covers citizens of, or bachelor's graduates from, a listed set of countries (including the UK, Ireland, Canada except Quebec, Australia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa), holders of a bachelor's or higher from an accredited US institution, completers of the University of North Texas Intensive English Language Program, the University of Houston Language and Culture Center program or the TIEPs advanced level, and a GRE verbal score of 153, a GMAT score at the 50th percentile or MELAB 80. India and Pakistan are not on the country list.
The undergraduate exemption form uses the same country list and adds a US high school diploma or associate degree, Composition I or II at a US college with a C or better, Cambridge Advanced at grade B, Cambridge Proficiency at grade C, or MELAB 80.
Student visa and next steps
The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the requirement TWU sets for admission, which leads to your Form I-20. For the wider picture of studying in the US with each test, see IELTS for the USA and PTE for the USA.
Requirements change between admission cycles. Check the TWU English language proficiency requirement page again before you book a test, and check your own program page, which can set a higher bar.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Texas Woman's 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 do I need for Texas Woman's University?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 for both undergraduate and graduate admission. Some graduate programs may ask for more.
What TOEFL score does TWU need on the new scale?+
4 or above for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026, or 79 on the iBT for earlier tests.
Does TWU accept PTE and Duolingo?+
Yes. PTE Academic 53 or Duolingo 100.
Are Indian students exempt from IELTS at TWU?+
No. India is not on the country list in TWU's exemption forms. A bachelor's or higher from an accredited US institution does exempt graduate applicants.
Can I use an IELTS score older than two years at TWU?+
TWU's page says tests older than two years need original score reports, mailed or presented in person.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 15 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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