University of Missouri

University of Missouri English Language Requirment

The University of Missouri expect international students to know English well enough to:

• comprehend lectures;
• participate in discussions;
• read textbooks;
• write effectively.

To establish your English proficiency, you must do one of the following:

• Earn the required score on the Duolingo English Test (DET), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE), or
• Complete Level 5 of the MU Intensive English Program, or
• Complete the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) English exam with grade of B or higher, or
• Score a 5 or higher on the International Baccalaureate (IB) English A: Language & Literature HL exam.

Duolingo English Test (DET)

In order to meet Mizzou’s English language requirements, international students must earn a minimum DET score of 100 on the online test with 3 of the 4 section scores at or above a 90.

Many schools and colleges at Mizzou require higher DET scores.

*In the School of Health Professions, the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences major requires an English score equal to that required for the School of Journalism.

School/College	Minimum Online Score	Minimum for 3 of 4 Part Scores
College of Arts and Science	100	90
College of Agriculture	100	90
College of Business and Public Administration	100	90
College of Education and Human Development	120	90
College of Engineering	100	90
School of Health Professions*	100	90
College of Human Environmental Sciences	100	90
School of Journalism	120	90
School of Natural Resources	100	90
School of Nursing	105	90/105 Production**

** A minimum of 105 is required on the Production section with all others 90 or above.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

In order to meet Mizzou’s English language requirements, international students must earn a minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the online test with no section score below 17.

Many schools and colleges at Mizzou require higher TOEFL scores.

*In the School of Health Professions, the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences major requires an English score equal to that required for the School of Journalism.

School/College	Minimum Online Score	Minimum Section Score
College of Arts and Science	79	17
College of Agriculture	79	17
College of Business and Public Administration	79	17
College of Education and Human Development	100	17
College of Engineering	79	17
School of Health Professions*	79	17
College of Human Environmental Sciences	79	17
School of Journalism	100	17
School of Natural Resources	79	17
School of Nursing	84	17/26 Speaking**

**A minimum score of 26 on a speaking section and 17 on all other sections is required.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

In order to meet Mizzou’s English language requirements, international students must earn a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with no section score below a 6.

Many schools and colleges at Mizzou require higher IELTS scores.

*In the School of Health Professions, the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences major requires an English score equal to that required for the School of Journalism.

School/College	Minimum Overall Score	Minimum Section Score
College of Arts and Science	6.5	6.0
College of Agriculture	6.5	6.0
College of Business and Public Administration	6.5	6.0
College of Education and Human Development	7.0	6.5
College of Engineering	6.5	6.0
School of Health Professions*	6.5	6.0
College of Human Environmental Sciences	6.5	6.0
School of Journalism	7.0	6.5
School of Natural Resources	6.5	6.0
School of Nursing	6.5	6.5/8 Speaking**

**A minimum score of 8 on a speaking band and a 6.5 on all other bands is required.

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency

In order to meet Mizzou’s English language requirements, international students must earn a minimum overall Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 180.

Many schools and colleges at Mizzou require higher Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency scores.

*In the School of Health Professions, the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences major requires an English score equal to that required for the School of Journalism.

School/College	Minimum Overall Score
College of Arts and Science	180
College of Agriculture	180
College of Business and Public Administration	180
College of Education and Human Development	190
College of Engineering	180
School of Health Professions*	180
College of Human Environmental Sciences	180
School of Journalism	190
School of Natural Resources	180
School of Nursing	190

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)

In order to meet Mizzou’s English language requirements, international students must earn a minimum overall PTE score of 59.

Many schools and colleges at Mizzou require higher PTE scores.

*In the School of Health Professions, the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences major requires an English score equal to that required for the School of Journalism.

School/College	Minimum Overall Score
College of Arts and Science	59
College of Agriculture	59
College of Business and Public Administration	59
College of Education and Human Development	65
College of Engineering	59
School of Health Professions*	59
College of Human Environmental Sciences	59
School of Journalism	65
School of Natural Resources	59
School of Nursing	65