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Purdue !! Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) International degree-seeking applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores for Purdue University Graduate School admission. The Graduate School accepts all valid TOEFL scores, including those earned through the paper-based test, computer-based test, and (beginning September 24, 2005) Internet-based test. The minimum paper-based test score required for admission is 550. The Graduate School's minimum computer-based test score required for admission is 213. The minimum Internet-based test scores required for admission are the following: Writing 18 Speaking 18 Listening 14 Reading 19 Total 77 Note that in addition to required minimum scores for writing, speaking, listening, and reading, the Graduate School also requires a minimum overall score that is higher than the minimums for the four area tests combined. Applicants must meet or exceed each of the five scores (listed above) for admission to the Graduate School. Some graduate programs require higher minimum scores. Please check the program instruction pages for additional requirements. Only official TOEFL scores received directly from Educational Testing Service are acceptable. For further information, visit www.toefl.org. Purdue University's code for the TOEFL application is 1631. The Graduate School also accepts International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores. An overall band score of 6.5 is required for admission. For more information, visit www.ielts.org. |