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University of Kentucky English Requirements

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Kentucky, United States

The University of Kentucky (UK) is a public land-grant research university located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1865, it is the state's flagship university and comprises 16 colleges offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. UK is known for its programs in engineering, business, health sciences, agriculture, and communications, as well as its nationally recognized athletics program.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

University of Kentucky accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS 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 TestNo published minimum
TOEFL iBTUnknown
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: gradschool.uky.edu/admissions

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