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SUNY, University at Albany English Requirements

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New York, United States

The University at Albany, SUNY (UAlbany) is a public research university located in Albany, New York, founded in 1844. It is one of four university centers in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is classified as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity. The university offers more than 120 undergraduate majors and minors and 125 master's, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs across three campuses.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

SUNY, University at Albany accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Cambridge English for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need Duolingo English Test 95, TOEFL iBT 70 (0–120), and IELTS Academic 6.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English Test95
TOEFL iBT700–1203.51–6
IELTS Academic6
PTE Academic50
Cambridge EnglishNo published minimum

Sources: albany.edu/international-admissions/apply-int…

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English Test110
TOEFL iBT790–12041–6
IELTS Academic6.5
PTE Academic53
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: albany.edu/graduate/admissions/information-in…

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Frequently asked questions

Does SUNY, University at Albany accept the Duolingo English Test?+

Yes. SUNY, University at Albany accepts the Duolingo English Test. Undergraduate applicants need a minimum of 95; graduate minimums are set by each program.

What TOEFL iBT score do I need for SUNY, University at Albany?+

Undergraduate admission to SUNY, University at Albany requires TOEFL iBT 70 (0–120) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.

What IELTS Academic score do I need for SUNY, University at Albany?+

Undergraduate admission to SUNY, University at Albany requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.

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Requirements are read from SUNY, University at Albany's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.