English Proficiency for Admission to UNO

Preferred Indicators of English Proficiency

TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or Duolingo results are the preferred indicators of English proficiency. Those students who meet the academic standards of UNO but not the English proficiency requirements can qualify for Conditional Undergraduate Admission

*Please note that UNO does not currently accept the following English proficiency exams:

• TOEFL MyBest Scores
• TOEFL Essentials
• IELTS Indicator

Exemptions

Applicants from the countries listed below whose first language is English are exempt from this requirement:

• Australia
• Canada
• Ireland
• New Zealand
• United Kingdom

Requirements for Direct Admission

For applicants seeking direct admissions, the requirements are as follows:

*College of Engineering Programs require a TOEFL (writing sub score of 20) and IELTS (writing sub score of 5.5).

Alternative measures of English proficiency:

• Successful completion of UNO’s Intensive English Language Program (ILUNO) with scores listed above or permission from ILUNO Director.
• Completion of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited U.S. post-secondary institution with a 2.5 or higher grade point average.
• Completion of English Composition I and Public Speaking with a grade of C or better from a regionally accredited U.S. post-secondary institution along with a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

All test scores must be sent to UNO directly from the testing agency to be considered official. Any questions about English proficiency can be emailed to unoadmissions@unomaha.edu.