English Language Requirements for International Programs
Generally, the acceptable exam scores for the University Immersion program are:
| Exam | Minimum Score |
| Cambridge English Qualifications | C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency; Score of 170 or above |
| CEFR: | C1 |
| CET-4 (China) | 530 |
| CET-6 | 500 |
| Computer-based TOEFL: | 213 |
| DAAD: | 3 or above/B2 |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 |
| ELLT | 7 |
| English3 | 70 |
| GATEWAY English Test | 375 |
| GRE (Verbal score) | 140 - for tests taken after Aug 1, 2011 |
| iBT TOEFL (and MyBest Score): | 80 |
| IELTS Indicator: | 6.5 |
| IELTS: | 6.5 |
| iTEP: | Level 5 |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE)** | 452 |
| PTE Academic English Test | 60 |
| TEM (4 & 8) | 65 |
| TOEFL (Paper-based) | 600 |
| TOEIC | 760 |
**UCSB International applicants can claim a 25% discount by using this code: UCSBKRS25
You are exempt from the English Proficiency Requirement
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If you are from one of the exempt countries. See the List of Exempt Countries.
Students Currently Studying in an English-speaking Country
If you are currently studying in an English-speaking country (or have studied in an English-speaking country) for at least one academic year, you are not required to submit an acceptable English proficiency exam. Instead, you can submit an official or unofficial transcript from that school.
How to Submit English Proficiency Requirement Documentation
All documentation for the English Proficiency Requirement, including exam scores, waiver requests and transcripts, are submitted at the time of application.
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