Suffolk University

Proficiency in English is required of all international applicants. Applicants whose native language is not English must submit official test scores from one of the following exams:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL examination is given in internet-based (iBT) and paper-based formats. A minimum TOEFL score of 80 in the iBT scoring system (with no subscore lower than 17) or 550 on the paper-based is required to be considered for full admission. Suffolk University's code for TOEFL test scores is 3771.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 6.5 (with no subscore below 6.0) is required to be considered for full admission.
• PTE-Academic (Pearson Test of English). A minimum score of 65 is required to be considered for full admission.
• Duolingo. A minimum score of 110 is required to be considered for full admission. Please indicate that your test scores should be sent to Suffolk University Graduate Admission.

You must have an official copy of the test result sent directly from the testing service. Only the most recent English Proficiency Test is considered for admission. Scores are valid for two (2) years from the date the exam is taken.

For more information please visit https://www.suffolk.edu/graduate-admission/apply/application-requirements/international-students