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University of Kansas English Requirements

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Kansas, United States

The University of Kansas (KU) is a public research university located in Lawrence, Kansas, founded in 1865. As the flagship university of the state of Kansas and a member of the Association of American Universities, KU enrolls over 28,000 students across its five campuses. The university is known for its strong programs in special education, aerospace engineering, pharmacy, and social welfare.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

University of Kansas accepts IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Duolingo English Test for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

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

Duolingo English TestNo published minimum
TOEFL iBTNo published minimum
IELTS AcademicNo published minimum
PTE AcademicNo published minimum
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: world.ku.edu/english-requirements

Graduate requirements

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

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBT3.51–658+0–120
TOEFL iBT550–12031–6
IELTS Academic5.5
PTE Academic42
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: gradapply.ku.edu/english-requirements

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