Does SMU demand an IELTS score?
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1 Answer
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SMU expects a band score of a minimum of 6.5 in IELTS. Along with IELTS, students must submit PTE, TOEFL, and Duolingo scores to prove their proficiency in the English language. Scoring good marks in English proficiency scores can benefit students coming from other countries to gain admission to any US university. The minimum English language requirements for students, coming from non-English speaking backgrounds are given below:
English Tests
Minimum UG Requirements
Minimum PG requirements
TOEFL iBT
90 or above
TOEFL Essentials is 8.5 with a minimum score of 8
IELTS Academic
6.5 bands or more
6.5 bands or more
60 or more
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DET
115 or more
110 or more
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