Governors State University English Requirements
Illinois, United States
Governors State University (GovState) is a public university located in University Park, Illinois, in Chicago's South Suburbs. It offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across four colleges and is known for its diverse international community and affordable tuition as one of the most affordable state universities in Illinois.
Quick answer
Governors State University accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 | min 20 each skill |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | 53 | min 53 each skill |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
Sources: govst.edu/international-students-guide ↗govst.edu/graduate-admissions-checklist ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Governors State University?+
Undergraduate admission to Governors State University requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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