Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
UBalt English requirements by programme
From the University of Baltimore's English proficiency requirements page. The rule applies to all non-native English speakers regardless of citizenship or visa status.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate and graduate programmes | 6.0 overall | TOEFL iBT 79 or paper 550, Duolingo 100 |
| LL.M. (School of Law) | 6.5 overall | TOEFL iBT 79 or paper 550 |
Waivers
The test may be waived for first-time undergraduates with three or more years at a US high school, and for transfer applicants with 56 or more transferable credits, including a C or higher in English composition, at an accredited US college or university. It is also waived for a degree from the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, anglophone Canada, listed anglophone African countries (including Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya) and the Commonwealth Caribbean.
A waiver is applied once the university receives your official US transcript or international transcript evaluation.
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How to check
UBalt's TOEFL code is 5810; IELTS and Duolingo need no institution code. The university reserves the right to require additional English instruction of any student.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UBalt programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Baltimore 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 the University of Baltimore require?+
An overall IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, or 6.5 for the School of Law LL.M.
Does the University of Baltimore accept Duolingo?+
Yes, a score of 100 for undergraduate and graduate programmes.
What TOEFL score does UBalt need?+
TOEFL iBT 79 or 550 on the paper-based test, for any programme.
Does the University of Baltimore offer ESL courses?+
No. The page says the university does not offer English as a Second Language courses.
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Guide updated on 30 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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