Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Walsh IELTS levels by programme
From Walsh's international academic requirements page.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| First-year undergraduate | 5.5 overall; only one sub-score may be 4.5 | TOEFL 62; Duolingo 95; Cambridge B2 First 160, C1 Advanced 160, C2 Proficiency 180; SAT or ACT |
| Transfer undergraduate | 5.5 overall; only one sub-score may be 4.5 | ENG 101 or equivalent on your transcript, or TOEFL 62, Duolingo 95, Cambridge as above |
| Graduate | 5.5 | TOEFL 500 paper, 173 computer or 61 internet-based |
ESL pathway, WASSCE and test-optional entry
An undergraduate with an IELTS of 5.0 can submit an ESL certificate showing proof of language proficiency, provided the IELTS date is not after the dates of ESL completion. Students on an English pathway through a Walsh-approved ESL training school are asked to contact their admissions counsellor for instructions.
If you are applying from Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria or Gambia, the page says you must submit your WASSCE results. International students from an English-speaking country, or who attended a US or IB-certified high school for at least two years with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, may apply test optional.
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Submitting scores and how to check
The page says official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores should be uploaded through the application portal or sent to the international admissions office at intladmissions@walsh.edu, and that Walsh verifies results with the testing agency.
For graduate study, the page asks for GRE or GMAT depending on your programme, so read the page for your own graduate programme as well.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Walsh programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Walsh 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does Walsh University need?+
IELTS 5.5 overall for undergraduate and graduate applicants. For undergraduates, only one sub-score can fall to 4.5.
Can I get in with IELTS 5.0 at Walsh?+
An undergraduate with 5.0 overall can submit an ESL certificate as proof of proficiency, if the IELTS date is not after the ESL completion dates.
Does Walsh accept Duolingo?+
Yes. The undergraduate pages ask for a Duolingo English Test score of 95 or higher.
Do Nigerian applicants need WASSCE results?+
The page says applicants from Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Gambia must submit WASSCE results.
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Guide updated on 4 November 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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