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The University of Denver accepts either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) as proof of English proficiency. Students whose native language is not English must either present an acceptable test score (at least one month prior to enrollment) or successfully complete the requirements of English Conditional Admission (ECA) before they may enroll in University classes.

TOEFL

Undergraduate students seeking regular, non-English Conditional Admission, must present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT or 80 iBT. Acceptable test scores must be submitted at least one month prior to enrollment.

IELTS

The minimum score required to enroll at the University of Denver as a regular, non-English Conditional undergraduate is a 6.5 on the IELTS, with no less than 6.0 on any individual band scores. Acceptable test scores must be submitted at least one month prior to enrollment.

Additional Interview Requirements for Applicants from China

The University of Denver is now requiring the CIEE Applicant Interview (CAI), administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). We are excited about this new tool, which is currently only offered in China, and believe it will help us better assess your English proficiency and enthusiasm for enrolling at the University of Denver. To learn more about this requirement click here.

English Language Proficiency Assessment

*If you are a non-native speaker of English you will be required to take the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) during International Student Orientation. All non-native speakers, regardless of TOEFL or IELTS test scores, must take this assessment. The results of the assessment will determine your placement into one of the required First-Year Seminars and, if necessary, an additional writing course, ENGL 1191 "Advanced Writing for International Students" the latter for which you will receive elective credit toward your degree. IMPORTANT: Your ELPA results may also require you to enroll in the full-time intensive English program at DU's English Language Center, regardless of your TOEFL or IELTS scores. In this case, you will remain enrolled in the ELC program until you have successfully completed Level Five, after which you may enroll in your degree program. (Note: each Level of English at the ELC corresponds to one quarter.) Click here for additional information.  

Exemptions

Students are generally exempt from submitting TOEFL or IELTS if they have any of the following:

• Secondary/high school diploma from a school where the language of instruction is English
• SAT Critical Reading score above 500
• ACT English subscore of 22 or higher
• GSCE grade of A, B or C on the English examination
• HKCEE grade of A, B or C on the English examination, syllabus B
• At least one year of credit (30 semester hours/45 quarter hours) from a U.S. college or university or a university where English is the universal language of instruction and examination
• Successful completion of the appropriate level of intensive English at the University of Denver's English Language Center

NOTE: All students, regardless of educational experience or test scores, are required to take the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) during International Student Orientation. The results of the assessment will determine your placement into one of the required First-Year Seminars and, if necessary, an additional writing course, ENGL 1191 "Advanced Writing for International Students" the latter for which you will receive elective credit toward your degree. IMPORTANT: Your ELPA results may also require you to enroll in the full-time intensive English program at DU's English Language Center, regardless of your TOEFL or IELTS scores. In this case, you will remain enrolled in the ELC program until you have successfully completed Level Five, after which you may enroll in your degree program.