TOEFL Scores

International students are required to submit English language proficiency scores for Portland State University admissions. The test scores that are accepted are TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, and Duolingo. Check the minimum scores required in these tests from the table given below:TestsMinimum Score for UG CoursesMinimum Score for Graduate CoursesTOEFL71 on iBT, with minimum sub-score of 15 in Reading and Writing80 on iBT, with minimum sub-scores of 18 in Reading and WritingIELTSOverall 6.0, with minimum 6.0 in Reading and WritingOverall 6.5, with minimum sub-scores of 6.5 in Reading and WritingPTEOverall 53Overall 60Duolingo110 or above120 Overall

Vanderbilt University's admission requirements for international students comprise of English proficiency exam score as a major entry requirements. However, students can manage to secure admission in VU without an ELP score if they meet at least one of the criteria listed below:Completed three of the last four educational years in a majority English-speaking curriculum; ORSAT score: 630 & Above in Evidence-based Reading and Writing section; ORACT score: 26 & Above.Students who do not have any English proficiency scores may submit an English-language portfolio which should include a short description of past English language studies or speaking experience and a letter of recommendation from an English teacher. Vanderbilt University may also request a phone or Skype interview at the discretion of their admissions team.

Southern New Hampshire University admission requirements for international students include official English exam scores as a major entry requirement. However, prospective international students can study in SNHU without IELTS score if they provide at least one of the following documents listed below:Proof of a full academic year of high school in the U.S. with a passing grade in one year of standard English; ORProof of successful completion of undergraduate post-secondary education in the US; ORSuccessful completion of the appropriate level based on current agreement terms at an English Pathway Partner; ORSuccessful completion of SNHU’s ESL program.Note: At Southern New Hampshire University, applicants may be considered for an English proficiency test waiver on a case-by case basis at the discretion of SNHU International Admission.

University of Helsinki accepts major English proficiency exam scores as well as country-specific qualifications for their English language requirements on both the undegraduate and graduate level. Thus, Indian students can study in the University of Helsinki without ELP scores if they fulfill the criterion listed below:University degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree, or an equivalent polytechnic/university of applied Science degree) completed in English in India.Candidates can also prove their English language skills with the language skills level test for University of Helsinki applicants. This test comprises of the following sections: Reading Comprehension, Grammar & Vocabulary, Writing and Oral Skills. The minimum requirement for the same is Average skills level 5 (C1), when using a scale from 1 to 6.

Dresden University of Technology's admission requirements for international students include official English exam scores as a major entry requirement. However, TU Dresden does accept country-level qualifications equivalent to IELTS scores and considers the English component of the CBSE and ISC Indian Standard XII examinations to satisfy their English Language Requirements. Therefore, Indian students can study in TUD without ELP scores if they satisfy the criteria listed below:60% overall in the English component of the CBSE or ISC Indian Standard XII examinations (Equivalent to IELTS 6.0)70% overall in the English component of the CBSE or ISC Indian Standard XII examinations (Equivalent to IELTS 6.5)80% overall in the English component of the CBSE or ISC Indian Standard XII examinations (Equivalent to IELTS 7.0) Note: In order to satisfy TU Dresden's English language requirements, any of these qualifications should have been achieved no more than 5 years from the start date of the applicant's course.