English Proficiency Requirement
To satisfy the English language proficiency requirement, undergraduates may take any one of the following tests:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- Duolingo
SJSU will notify students after they apply when to submit scores.
| SJSU undergraduate minimum proficiency standards | Internet |
|---|---|
| TOEFL: Undergraduate, except Engineering | 61 |
| TOEFL: All Engineering majors | 80 |
| IELTS: Undergraduate, except Engineering | 6.0 |
| IELTS: Engineering | 6.5 |
| PTE: Undergraduate, except Engineering | 44 |
| PTE: Engineering | 53 |
| DUOLINGO | 95 |
Exemptions to the test requirement
Applicants who have completed 60 semester/90 quarter transferable units at a U.S. college or university
-or-
Applicants who have studied full-time at a U.S. college or university for at least three years
-or-
Applicants who have studied full-time at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction for at least three years
