English Language RequirementsTest of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL International English Language Testing System - IELTS Where to send scores: If you are taking the TOEFL, request the scores to be sent to the University of Chicago; the University of Chicago institutional code for ETS is 1832 (exceptions: Graduate School of Businessis 1832-02, Harris School of Public PolicyStudiesis 1849). If you are taking the IELTS, request the scores to be sent to the University of Chicago, Office of International Affairs, Attn: Admissions, 1414 E. 59th Street, Room 291, Chicago, IL 60637. Minimum scores: International applicants for admission to the University of Chicago must meet the English language requirements outlined below. Please note that the University policy states minimum requirements; individual divisions or schools may require higher minimum scores. Students may submit either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for the purpose of meeting the English language requirement. The minimum required score for the TOEFL is 104 overall, with 4 sub scores of 26 each. Minimum required scores in the IELTS are an overall score of 7, with sub scores of 7 each. (Note: students are required to take the Academic Reading/Writing test within IELTS, not the General Training Reading/Writing test). TOEFL or IELTS score reports are valid for two years and scores will be considered expired if the test was taken more than two years prior to submission of the application. Photocopies of TOEFL or IELTS Score Reports will not be considered valid. |