English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL, etc. requirement (checklist, application guidelines, ESL program?) Submit English Proficiency Test score.  Michigan Tech accepts and requires ONE of the following official scores:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):  minimum 550 PBT, 213 CBT,  79 iBT 
     (paper-based, computer-based, internet-based)

Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC): 690

MELAB: 80 (average of scores on parts 1, 2, and 3)

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum 6.5 overall band score 
     (minimum 6.0 on speaking and writing portion)

STEP: minimum P1 (for Japanese applicants; includes speaking portion; score of 2A=ESL, P2=low beginner, 1=accept for grad)  

SAT 1: minimum 420 writing, 500 critical reading, (550 Math/Quantitative)

               HAVE SCORE REPORT SENT DIRECTLY FROM TESTING SERVICE
Michigan Tech Institution Code Number (for submitting test scores): 1464    

NOTE:  If you score below the minimum required, you will be considered for our 4-12 month ESL program and ESL (conditional) admission to Michigan Tech. Undergraduate applicants should apply for ESL and Bachelor's degree admissions with one application.  Degree program admission after successful completion of the ESL program requires a TOEFL or other score above minimum, as listed above.  Michigan Tech University is an official ETS test site.   (Space may be limited for ESL+BS applicants, please apply early).