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UT Austin English Language Requirements — IELTS, TOEFL & PTE
University of Texas at Austin 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
Published minimum for ut-austin; program-specific requirements may be higher.
TOEFL iBT
79 total
Min. 19 per section
Minimum 79 (120-point scale) or 4 (6-point scale effective with Jan 2026 iBT).
PTE Academic
53 overall
Min. 50 per skill
Not accepted.
Duolingo
Not accepted.
Graduate
IELTS Academic
6.5 overall
Min. 6 each band
STEM and professional programs often require IELTS 7.0+.
TOEFL iBT
79 total
Min. 19 per section
Graduate school minimum; many programs require 90–100+. Jan 2026 scale applies.
PTE Academic
60 overall
Min. 58 per skill
Not accepted.
Duolingo
Not accepted.
Graduate departments frequently require higher scores.
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UT Austin 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