What are the language requirements for international students at Iowa University?
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To pursue the University of Iowa courses, international students are required to take an English proficiency test. The tests which can be taken are IELTS, TOEFL, Duo lingo or PTE. The students do need a minimum score to get admission. Take a look at the table given below -
English Language Test
UG Admission Requirements
PG Admission Requirements
6.5 (no part score under 6.0)
Overall score of 7 with no subscore less than 6
IELTS Indicator
*accepted through Fall 20246.5 (no part score under 6.0)
Overall score of 7 with no subscore less than 6
80 (no part score under 17)
Total score 81
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
*accepted through Fall 202480 (no part score under 17)
Total score 81
(DET) 110 or higher
Score of 105+
Not Accepted
Overall score of 68 with no subscore less than 58
Check the list of PTE
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As per the official information by the University of Iowa, it is not really mandatory to apply with a SAT score. The students can sumbit the application without it. Although, if the students voluntarily wish to do it the can as it enhances the overall student profile and also raises the admission chances.
Students can aim for a University of Iowa SAT score of around 1250 to 1350 as its considered really good.
The University of Iowa reviews the application as they receive it. So the sooner international students apply for U of Iowa admissions the sooner they with receive the applicaion decisions. The university can take around 4 weeks to get back to you with an admission decision. The communication will be sent through an email.
With two main intakes for the most University of Iowa courses, international students can apply before the admission deadlines given below -
University of Iowa Intakes | Admission Deadline |
|---|---|
Regular Admission | Mar 1, 2026 |
Fall Semester | May 1, 2026 |
Spring Semester 2027 | Nov 15, 2026 |
International students can apply for the University of Iowa admissions in two main intakes Fall and Spring. The Fall semester at this university starts in the month of August or September and the Spring one starts in January.
Students are required to submit their applications early to be able to get considered here.
Yes, the University of Iowa offers a number of scholarships to international students, with the sole aim of reducing their financial burden, & ensuring that finances don't become an obstacle in a student's educational journey.
Mentioned below are some popular scholarships offered by UOI to its international students:
| Scholarship | Cash Reward |
|---|---|
| International Distinction in Education Award (IDEA) | INR 1.7 L-INR 12.80 L |
| Distance & Online Eduication Scholarship | INR 85.3 K |
| Iowa Need-Based Academic Award | INR 17 K-INR 5.1 L |
| Charles E. & Eleanore Wilson Scholarship | INR 12.80 L |
| Goettsch Scholarship Fund | INR 1.6 L |
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