What are the English Language requirements at Texas Tech University?

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At Texas Tech University, the eligibility requirements for international students are listed below:

English Language Proficiency

The English proficiency exam scores like IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT are required for undergraduate and graduate students whose English is not their first language.
For admission into the college of Business Administration, official GRE and GMAT scores are required. For applicants who have work experience for more than two years, the GMAT scores are waived.
The scores are to be submitted directly from the Testing Service to the Texas Tech University. The scores are valid for only two years.

English Exam	Minimum Acceptable Score
TOEFL	Paper-based version -550; Internet-based version - 79
IELTS	Academic version - 6.5
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)	Reading and writing score - 500
ACT (American College Testing Program)	Required score -21
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)	Academic score -60; General scores are not acceptable
Cambridge CPE (Proficiency in English)	CPE Grade -C; For graduate students, the required score is 180 or above
Cambridge CAE (Advanced English)	CAE Grade- B; For graduate students, the required score is 175 or above.
Duolingo English Test (Online examination)	Required score -100

For international undergradu

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At Texas Tech University, the eligibility requirements for international students are listed below:

English Language Proficiency

The English proficiency exam scores like IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT are required for undergraduate and graduate students whose English is not their first language.
For admission into the college of Business Administration, official GRE and GMAT scores are required. For applicants who have work experience for more than two years, the GMAT scores are waived.
The scores are to be submitted directly from the Testing Service to the Texas Tech University. The scores are valid for only two years.

English Exam	Minimum Acceptable Score
TOEFL	Paper-based version -550; Internet-based version - 79
IELTS	Academic version - 6.5
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)	Reading and writing score - 500
ACT (American College Testing Program)	Required score -21
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)	Academic score -60; General scores are not acceptable
Cambridge CPE (Proficiency in English)	CPE Grade -C; For graduate students, the required score is 180 or above
Cambridge CAE (Advanced English)	CAE Grade- B; For graduate students, the required score is 175 or above.
Duolingo English Test (Online examination)	Required score -100

For international undergraduate admissions, Texas Tech University accepts the High School/Secondary School or college coursework certificates in the following cases:

In the case of applicants attending high school within the English proficiency test exempted country.
Achieved a grade C, a score of 4 or better in English on the I.B. diploma.
Earned a grade C or a higher grade in English on the A-Level GCE.
If the applicant has completed 30 transferable credit hours at an institution with US accreditation.
As proof of English proficiency, students can also submit the official transcript and certificate of ELS English for academic purposes program level 112.
If the students who completed any CEA accredited English program or equivalent can submit them as English proficiency.

Note: These are general requirements for admission to the university. These may vary with different programs and courses. Students are recommended to visit the exact pages of the intended courses to refer to the specific requirements.

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At Texas Tech University, the eligibility requirements for international students are listed below:English Language Proficiency<ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The English proficiency exam scores like IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT are required for undergraduate and graduate students whose English is not their first language.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">For admission into the college of Business Administration, official GRE and GMAT scores are required. For applicants who have work experience for more than two years, the GMAT scores are waived.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The scores are to be submitted directly from the Testing Service to the Texas Tech University. The scores are valid for only two years.</li></ul><div dir="ltr" align="left"><table><colgroup><col width="227"><col width="374"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th style="text-align: center;">English Exam</th><th style="text-align: center;">Minimum Acceptable Score</th></tr><tr><td><a href="https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/exams/toefl">TOEFL</a></td><td>Paper-based version -550; Internet-based version - 79</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/exams/ielts">IELTS</a></td><td>Academic version - 6.5</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/exams/sat">SAT</a> (Scholastic Aptitude Test)</td><td>Reading and writing score - 500</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/act-exam-guide-guidepage-804">ACT</a> (American College Testing Program)</td><td>Required score -21</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/exams/pte">PTE</a> Academic (Pearson Test of English)</td><td>Academic score -60; General scores are not acceptable</td></tr><tr><td>Cambridge CPE (Proficiency in English)</td><td>CPE Grade -C; For graduate students, the required score is 180 or above</td></tr><tr><td>Cambridge CAE (Advanced English)</td><td>CAE Grade- B; For graduate students, the required score is 175 or above.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/exams/duolingo">Duolingo English Test</a> (Online examination)</td><td>Required score -100</td></tr></tbody></table></div>For international undergraduate admissions, Texas Tech University accepts the High School/Secondary School or college coursework certificates in the following cases:<ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">In the case of applicants attending high school within the English proficiency test exempted country.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Achieved a grade C, a score of 4 or better in English on the I.B. diploma.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Earned a grade C or a higher grade in English on the A-Level GCE.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">If the applicant has completed 30 transferable credit hours at an institution with US accreditation.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">As proof of English proficiency, students can also submit the official transcript and certificate of ELS English for academic purposes program level 112.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">If the students who completed any CEA accredited English program or equivalent can submit them as English proficiency.</li></ul>Note: These are general requirements for admission to the university. These may vary with different programs and courses. Students are recommended to visit the exact pages of the intended courses to refer to the specific requirements.