University of Pennsylvania English Requirements
Pennsylvania, United States
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, it is one of the oldest universities in the United States and is known for its strong programs in business (Wharton), medicine, law, engineering, and education. Penn's schools maintain largely independent admissions and English-proficiency policies, resulting in varying requirements across programs.
Quick answer
University of Pennsylvania accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | No published minimum | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
Graduate requirements
Each graduate and professional school at University of Pennsylvania sets its own English test requirements; there is no single university-wide graduate minimum. Check the specific school or program you're applying to.
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Start practicing freeRequirements are read from University of Pennsylvania's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.