Northern Illinois University English Requirements
Illinois, United States
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university located in DeKalb, Illinois. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs and is known for its business, education, and science programs.
Quick answer
Northern Illinois University accepts Cambridge English, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | 115 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | 53 | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum |
Sources: niu.edu/grad/admissions/apply-now.shtml ↗niu.edu/clas/english/academics/graduate/admis… ↗
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