Does Purdue University require IELTS?

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Akanksha Malhotra | Contributor-Level 10

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International applicants are required to submit English language proficiency in order to complete their Purdue University application. The minimum test scores the students need in English language tests are given below, take a look -

Tests	Minimum Scores for Undergraduate Courses	Minimum Scores for Graduate Courses
TOEFL iBT	80 or 88 depending on the college while sub-scores are generally 20 or higher per section	80+
IELTS	6.5 overall score or higher with at least 6.0 in each section	6.5
Duolingo	110 or better	115

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