Duolingo English Test (DET)

In order to meet Mizzou’s English language requirements, international students must earn a minimum DET score of 100 on the online test with 3 of the 4 section scores at or above a 90.

Many schools and colleges at Mizzou require higher DET scores.

*In the School of Health Professions, the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences major requires an English score equal to that required for the School of Journalism.

** A minimum of 105 is required on the Production section with all others 90 or above.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

In order to meet Mizzou’s English language requirements, international students must earn a minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the online test with no section score below 17.

Many schools and colleges at Mizzou require higher TOEFL scores.

*In the School of Health Professions, the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences major requires an English score equal to that required for the School of Journalism.

**A minimum score of 26 on a speaking section and 17 on all other sections is required.

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency

In order to meet Mizzou’s English language requirements, international students must earn a minimum overall Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 180.

Many schools and colleges at Mizzou require higher Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency scores.

*In the School of Health Professions, the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences major requires an English score equal to that required for the School of Journalism.

Transfer Credit as proof of English proficiency

Alternative to demonstrating English proficiency by presenting adequate standardized test scores, an international transfer student can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting evidence of having completed 24 or more transferable credits from an accredited two or four-year post-secondary institution in the U.S. at the time of application. The qualifying credit hours must have been completed within the past two calendar years. The College of Education, School of Journalism, and School of Nursing require submission of an English proficiency exam that is not older than two years.

Intensive English Program (IEP)

The Center for English Language Learning (CELL) offers full-time, English-language training for any international student who cannot meet the minimum English language requirements through the Intensive English Program (IEP).

Visit the CELL website to learn more about the application process.

Conditional Admission to Mizzou

If you meet all of Mizzou’s admission requirements except for the English language requirement, the International Admissions Office will give you:

• a letter of conditional admission to Mizzou AND
• automatic admission to the IEP

If you receive conditional admission, you are not required to enroll in the IEP. However, in order to satisfy your English language requirement and be admitted as an undergraduate student at Mizzou, you must obtain:

• the required TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency or PTE score, OR
• a verification of English proficiency from the IEP at the University of Missouri

Admission to Mizzou (IEP Students)

Once you have completed the IEP, you will be considered for admission to Mizzou as an undergraduate student. Your IEP academic record and performance will both be factors in determining whether you will be admitted.

To be considered for admission, you must submit an IEP verification that you have the English skills necessary for academic work.