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Purdue University English Language Requirment

Purdue University has specific English language proficiency requirements for international students who are non-native English speakers. These requirements ensure that students have the necessary language skills to succeed in their academic programs.

To demonstrate English proficiency, applicants must submit official test scores from one of the following English proficiency exams:

1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Purdue University accepts both the internet-based (iBT) and paper-based (PBT) versions of the TOEFL. For the iBT, the minimum required score is typically 80, with a minimum of 19 in each section (reading, listening, speaking, and writing). For the PBT, the minimum score required is usually 550.
2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum required overall band score for the IELTS is typically 6.5, with a minimum of 6.5 in each section.
3. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Purdue University accepts the PTE Academic, and the minimum required score is usually 58.
4. Duolingo English Test: Purdue University accepts the Duolingo English Test (DET) as an alternative to TOEFL and IELTS. The minimum required score is typically 105.

It's important to note that the English proficiency requirements may vary depending on the program of study and the specific department within Purdue University. Some programs may have higher language proficiency requirements than the minimums mentioned above.

Alternatively, applicants may be exempt from the English language proficiency requirement if they meet one of the following criteria:

1. They are citizens of countries where English is the official language.
2. They have completed a bachelor's degree or higher from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is an official language.
3. They have completed at least three years of full-time study at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is an official language.
4. They have earned a score of at least 560 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section or a score of at least 24 on the ACT English section.

Applicants should carefully review the specific English language proficiency requirements for their intended program and provide the required test scores or documentation as part of the application process.