Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
UW-Parkside English requirements by level
From UW-Parkside's international admissions page, which repeats the same English options for each student type. It gives an overall IELTS score only.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| First-year undergraduate | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 100, PTE 50, ACT English 23 |
| Transfer undergraduate | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 100, PTE 50, ACT English 23 |
| Graduate | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 100, PTE 50, ACT English 23 |
Who needs a test
The requirement applies to non-native English speakers whose prior education was not conducted in English. If your schooling or degree was taught in English, ask admissions@uwp.edu what evidence they need. Exchange students can also use EIKEN 2304, GTEC 1140 or home university verification. UW-Parkside's TOEFL institution code is 1860.
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Fees and visa notes
All international applicants pay a $100 International Student Processing fee, and graduate applicants also pay a $56 application fee. Undergraduates apply through the Universities of Wisconsin application. Student visas cannot be issued for 100% online graduate programmes. Transfer and graduate applicants with study outside the US need a course-by-course NACES evaluation, such as from ECE or WES.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UW-Parkside programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Wisconsin-Parkside (UW-Parkside) 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 UW-Parkside need?+
IELTS 6.0 for first-year, transfer and graduate applicants.
Does UW-Parkside accept PTE and Duolingo?+
Yes. PTE 50 or Duolingo 100.
Do I need IELTS if my degree was taught in English?+
UW-Parkside asks for proof only from applicants whose prior education was not conducted in English. Confirm with admissions what evidence they want.
Does UW-Parkside sponsor visas for online master's degrees?+
No. The page says student visas cannot be issued for 100% online programmes.
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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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