University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for the University of North Texas?

The University of North Texas asks international applicants for IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79 (4 on tests from 21 January 2026), Duolingo 100 or PTE 53. Graduate programs such as Computer Science and Engineering point to the same page. India is not on UNT's list of approved English-speaking countries, so Indian applicants usually need a test. Scores must come from a single sitting.
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University of North Texas English requirements at a glance

Sources: UNT International Admissions' English language proficiency page, which the Computer Science and Engineering graduate admissions page links to for its ELP scores. Section minimums are not stated by UNT.

LevelIELTS AcademicTOEFL iBTDuolingoPTE Academic
Graduate (international applicants)6.04 (old scale 79)10053
Undergraduate first-year and transfer6.04 (old scale 79)10053

Graduate: IELTS 6.0, and the approved-country route

UNT also accepts the Michigan English Test (section scores of 54) and Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency. Tests must be taken within two years before you apply and expire after two years, unless you have been continuously enrolled at a US college since before they expired. TOEFL MyBest and IELTS One Skill Retake scores are not accepted. Completing Level 6 at UNT's Intensive English Language Institute also meets the requirement; conditional admission is not stated by UNT.

You are exempt as a citizen of, or with a degree from, an approved English-speaking country such as Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the UK. India is not on the list. See English language proficiency.

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Undergraduate: the same minimums

UNT uses one English page for all international applicants. Undergraduates can also qualify with SAT 560 on both Critical Reading and Writing, ACT English 21, AP English Language 5, IB English A1 HL 5 or a C in GCSE or IGCSE English, or by graduating after three years at a high school in an approved country. Transfers can use two university English courses with a C or higher. See English language proficiency.

Student visa and next steps

The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the requirement the University of North Texas 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 UNT English language proficiency page again before you book a test, and check your own program page, which can set a higher bar.

Frequently asked questions

What IELTS score do I need for an MS at the University of North Texas?+

IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, from the university's English language proficiency page, which graduate programs such as Computer Science and Engineering link to.

Does UNT accept Duolingo and PTE?+

Yes. The minimums are Duolingo 100 and PTE 53, for graduate and undergraduate applicants alike.

Are Indian students exempt from IELTS at UNT?+

No. India is not on UNT's list of approved English-speaking countries, so citizenship or a degree from India does not exempt you.

What TOEFL score does UNT need on the new scale?+

4 for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026, or 79 for earlier tests. MyBest scores are not accepted.

How long are scores valid for UNT?+

Two years. Tests must be taken within two years before you apply, with an exception for students continuously enrolled at a US college.

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