University of Kansas English Requirements
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.
Quick answer
University of Kansas accepts IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Duolingo English Test for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 79 and IELTS Academic 6.5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | 53 | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
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 Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | Unknown | |
| PTE Academic | 60 | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for University of Kansas?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Kansas requires TOEFL iBT 79 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for University of Kansas?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Kansas requires IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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