Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Hartford English minimums by programme
From Hartford's first-year international requirements and graduate international requirements. The graduate page gives TOEFL iBT in two forms: the older 0 to 120 score for tests before 21 January 2026 and the 1 to 6 score for tests on or after that date.
| Level or programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, most programmes | 6.5 | Duolingo 110, TOEFL at home 80, PTE 58 |
| Undergraduate, Engineering, Technology & Architecture (CETA) | 6.0 | TOEFL 74, Duolingo 100, PTE 55 |
| Master's, most programmes | 6.5 overall | TOEFL 80 (or 4.5 from 21 Jan 2026), PTE 58, Duolingo 110 |
| MS Computer Science and engineering master's | 6.0 overall | TOEFL 79 (or 4.0), PTE 51, Duolingo 100 |
| Doctoral | 7.0 overall | TOEFL 92 (or 5.0), PTE 65, Duolingo 115 |
Other ways to show English
First-year applicants without a test can use a C or higher in an in-class English composition course at a regionally accredited US college (online classes are not accepted), IB English A1 or A2 at grade 3 or higher, AP English at 3 or higher, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing of 480 or higher, a GCSE or GCE English pass at A to C, Trinity ISE II, or CEFR B2+.
Graduate applicants are exempt if their native language is English or they hold a bachelor's or master's degree from a country where the native language is English.
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International Pathway Program
First-year applicants who do not meet the English requirement can begin their degree in Hartford's International Pathway Program (IPP). The graduate page lists no pathway beyond the waiver.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Hartford programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Hartford 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 does the University of Hartford need for a master's?+
6.5 overall for most master's programmes, and 6.0 for the MS in Computer Science and engineering master's.
What IELTS does Hartford need for undergraduate engineering?+
6.0 for the College of Engineering, Technology and Architecture, against 6.5 for other degrees.
Does Hartford accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Most programmes need 110; engineering and MS Computer Science accept 100, and doctoral programmes need 115.
Is IELTS waived with an Indian degree?+
The graduate waiver applies to native English speakers and to degrees from countries where the native language is English, per the page.
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Guide updated on 29 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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