English as Official Language of Instruction

International students whose official language of instruction for their bachelor's degree (or master's, if applicable) was not English must submit proof of English proficiency. If applicants are citizens of a county where the language of instruction was English, they may be waived from submitting a TOEFL or IELTS (see list of countries below).

TOEFL Information

• TOEFL minimum score requirements vary based on the date the test was completed.
  • Tests Completed Before January 21, 2026
    • Applicants must achieve a minimum total score of 80, and at least 20 in each section (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening)
  • Tests Completed On or After January 21, 2026
    • Applicants must achieve a minimum total score of 16.5 and at least minimum section scores of:
      • Reading: 4
      • Writing: 4
      • Speaking: 4
      • Listening: 4.5
• Applicants for some programs must test with higher minimums and should consult application requirements for their individual program. If a higher minimum is required, it will be stated in the application requirements.
• Test scores may not be more than two years old. 
• The Designated Institution (DI) code for the 福利在线 University Graduate School is 1448.

IELTS Information

• An IELTS total score of 6.5 or higher for each section is the minimum requirement for demonstrated English proficiency.
•  Test scores may not be more than two years old.
• More information can be found on the .

Duolingo English Test Information

• The Duolingo English Test is only accepted for the Computer and Information Science, Data Science, and MBA program.
• A Duolingo English Test score of 120 or higher is the minimum requirement for demonstrated English proficiency.
• Test scores may not be more than two years old.
• More information can be found on the .

Countries with English as the official language of instruction:

Antigua & Barbuda	Grenada	St. Kitts and Nevis
Australia	Guyana	St. Lucia
Bahamas	Ireland	Sierra Leone
Barbados	Jamaica	Singapore
Belize	Kenya	South Africa
Bermuda	Liberia	Tanzania
Botswana	Malawi	Trinidad & Tobago
Canada	Micronesia	Uganda
Dominica	New Zealand	United Kingdom
Fiji	Nigeria	United States
Gambia, The	Papua New Guinea	Zambia
Ghana	Scotland	Zimbabwe