Overview
Graduate students must possess sufficient knowledge of English in order to study without being hindered by language problems, to understand class content, and to participate successfully in class discussions. The determination that the applicant has sufficient proficiency is made by the admitting department or school, subject to University-wide minimum standards determined by the University Council on Graduate Study.
If the applicant’s native language is not English, then scores must be submitted for one of the following language proficiency exams: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test.
Score Requirements for Master’s programs in Education Policy, Higher Education, and World and Heritage Language Education:
These scores are considered competitive for these programs. Please submit one of the following scores:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 on the internet-based test
- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) band score of 6.5
- Duolingo English test score of at least 110. Please upload your scores in GRADCAS as part of your online application.
Score Requirements for All Other Programs
The following scores are considered competitive for all undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in the School of Education. Please see above for the different score requirements for the MA in Education Policy, MEd in Higher Education, and MEd in World and Heritage Language Education.
Please submit one of the following scores:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 100 on the internet-based test
- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) band score of 7.0
- Duolingo English test score of at least 130.
Institutional Code and Submission Instructions
The TOEFL Institution code for the University of Pittsburgh is 2927 and the department code for “Education” is 85.
IELTS results should be mailed directly to our office at: Admissions and Enrollment Services, 5900 Posvar Hall, 230 South Bouquet Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Duolingo scores can be uploaded as part of your online application