English Language Proficiency (ELP)
Special Note: Duolingo English Test as an ELP alternative
If you are in a region impacted by Pearson, IELTS, or TOEFL test centre closures due to COVID-19, the university will temporarily accept the Duolingo English Test (taken after February 1, 2020) as one of the ways to meet our English Language Proficiency requirements. Minimum Duolingo English Test scores required by University of Alberta are as follows:
- 115 for English Language Proficiency, with no subscore below 95
- 125 for Spoken English Proficiency, with no subscore below 105
Notwithstanding the above, graduate programs reserve the right to require a further demonstration of English language proficiency.
English is the primary language of instruction and communication at UAlberta. All applicants must be proficient in English prior to admission.
International applicants must be able to demonstrate English Language Proficiency at the time of application.
Proficiency is demonstrated by:
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For more information about English Language Proficiency, see English Language Requirement in the University Calendar.