Demonstration of English Proficiency
Succeeding academically at UNC requires strong academic English skills prior to enrollment. To support student success, UNC requires applicants whose native language is not English, or who were educated in a language other than English, to demonstrate their English proficiency in one of the following ways.
The criteria below are solely for the demonstration of English proficiency. Meeting the demonstration of English proficiency requirements does not guarantee admission to the University. Some academic programs may have program-specific admission requirements regarding English Proficiency. Please visit the program catalog page and website for additional information.
UNC reserves the right to request demonstration of English proficiency for any applicant during the reviewing of an application to support the applicant’s academic success at UNC. Should you encounter challenges with English proficiency after enrolling, UNC may recommend or require supplementary English coursework to support your academic success.
- Verified scores from one of the following tests which meet overall and sub-score requirements in the table or list below. Tests must be taken within two years of application to UNC, and results must be sent directly from the testing organization to UNC.
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Minimum Scores by Section
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Listening (16), Reading (16), Speaking (18), and Writing (18)
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Listening (5.5), Reading (5.5), Writing (5.5), and Speaking (5.5)
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Speaking (15), Reading (15), Listening (15), and Writing (15)
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Use of English (160), Reading (162), Writing (162), Listening (162), and Speaking (162)
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Listening (54), Reading (56), Speaking (54), and Writing (56)
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Speaking (350), Reading (350), Listening (350), and Writing (350)
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Evidence-Based Reading (520), Writing (520)
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English (20) & Reading (20)
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o AP English Language & Composition – 4 or higher
o AP English Literature & Composition – 4 or higher
o International Baccalaureate English A (HL/SL) or English B (HL) grade of 5 +
- Verified WASSCE score of B3 or higher in English Language. WASSCE exam must have been taken within 2 years from the time of application to UNC.
- Minimum of 3 years of high school/secondary coursework, or coursework equivalent to a US high school degree, with English as the medium of instruction, earning a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the United States (or qualifying country*). High school graduation or completion of coursework must be within 3 years of current UNC application.
- Earned an Associate's of Arts or Associate’s of Science degree or higher, or will have one conferred prior to initial enrollment term at UNC, from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) United States (or qualifying country*) college or university with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Degree conferral date must be within 5 years of current UNC application.
- Earned at least 45 semester hours of university credit from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) United States (or qualifying region*) college or university with a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or higher. Coursework must be within 5 years of UNC application. At least one course must be related to English Composition, Writing, or Literature with a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or better in that course.
- Successful completion of Level 6 in UNC’s IEP program. Program completion date must be within 5 years of UNC undergraduate application.
Qualifying Countries (language of instruction must be English):
Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada (excluding Quebec)