English Proficiency Requirements

Information for incoming students who are non-native speakers of English

The following are acceptable means for verifying English proficiency for purposes of admitting
non-native speakers of English and/or international students to the Graduate School:

• Graduation with a baccalaureate degree (or higher) earned in residence from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education, or from such an institution whose medium of instruction is English. This does not apply to degrees earned online.

• Receipt of official copy (not student's copy) of applicant's proficiency scores achieved not more than two years prior to the semester of admission.

All international students are required to check-in at the Applied English Center upon arrival to campus.  At that time, the AEC will confirm the student's level of English proficiency and determine if additional English courses are required.

For the full policy, please visit: https://documents.ku.edu/policies/Graduate_Studies/EnglishProficiencyIntlStudents.htm

Download a printable chart with the English proficiency scores and corresponding status. (Excel version) (PDF version)