Athabasca University English Requirements
Canada
Quick answer
Athabasca University accepts CAEL, IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need Duolingo English Test 105, TOEFL iBT 4 (1–6), and IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | 105 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 41–6≈72+0–120 | R 3.5 · W 3.5 · S 4 · L 3.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 800–120≈41–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | 59 | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown | |
| CAEL | 60 |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 41–6≈72+0–120 | R 3.5 · W 3.5 · S 4 · L 3.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 800–120≈41–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown | |
| CAEL | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Athabasca University accept the Duolingo English Test?+
Yes. Athabasca University accepts the Duolingo English Test. Undergraduate applicants need a minimum of 105; graduate minimums are set by each program.
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Athabasca University?+
Undergraduate admission to Athabasca University requires TOEFL iBT 4 (1–6) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Athabasca University?+
Undergraduate admission to Athabasca University requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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