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Oregon English Language Requirements — IELTS, TOEFL & PTE
University of Oregon English language requirements for undergraduate and graduate admission. IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, and PTE Academic score targets with a free checker.
Admission score requirements
Undergraduate
IELTS Academic
6.5 overall
Min. 6 each band
Full admission minimum; 5.5–6.0 may qualify for AEIS/conditional pathways.
TOEFL iBT
80 total
Min. 22 per section
Full admission minimum 80+ (pre–Jan 2026 scale); lower scores may receive conditional admission.
PTE Academic
53 overall
Min. 50 per skill
Not listed among UO undergraduate accepted exams.
Duolingo
110 overall
Accepted; full-admission threshold aligns with other exams.
Graduate
IELTS Academic
6.5 overall
Min. 6 each band
STEM and professional programs often require IELTS 7.0+.
TOEFL iBT
88 total
Min. 22 per section
Graduate school minimum; Jan 2026 scale applies.
PTE Academic
60 overall
Min. 58 per skill
Program-specific.
Duolingo
115 overall
Program-specific.
Graduate departments frequently set higher minimums than the graduate school baseline.
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Oregon undergraduate — IELTS Academic
Scores appear below the requirement
Estimated overall: 0 (target 6.5). Improve: listening, reading, writing, speaking (min 6 each).
Practice IELTS AcademicPlanning reference only
Requirements change by program, faculty, and intake. Always confirm current rules with official immigration or admissions sources before applying.
Data version: university-admissions-2026-06-30-v3
Last verified: 2026-06-30