Can I study in the USA without IELTS?

Yes, you can study in the USA without having an IELTS score. International students can pursue alternative English language skill tests like TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo. The English language is the primary language and the main communication language of the country. All the study materials and lectures are conducted in the English language. USA has more than 1 million international students. Every year, almost 1,075,496 international students migrate to the US to study. The country has more than 5,300 colleges and universities, along with 197 QS World Ranking Universities. 

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Top 10 Universities to study in the US without an IELTS

The table below has the list of the top universities to study in the USA without having an IELTS score:

Name of the University	Alternative English Language Test
Harvard University	TOEFL
Rice University	TOEFL, Duolingo English Test
University of Colorado, Boulder	TOEFL, Duolingo English Test
University of Iowa	TOEFL, Duolingo English Test
University of Delaware	TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, Cambridge English Assessment
Drexel University	PTE, Duolingo English Test
Syracuse University	PTE, Duolingo English Test
California State University	TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, PTE
Black Hills State University	TOEFL
University of Dayton	TOEFL, PTE
Arkansas State University	TOEFL, PTE

 

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Why is English Language proficiency required to study in the US?

Proficiency in the English language is necessary to study in the US, as it is the main medium of communication in the US. All academic instruction is given in English, including lectures, discussions, assignments, and study materials. All universities use language proficiency tests to assess a student’s ability to read, write, speak, and understand the language at a level suitable for academic purposes. 

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Admission requirements to study in the US

The table below has the entry requirements for studying in the US:

Level of Study	Entry-Level Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree	A high school diploma
	Minimum GPA 2.5 to 3.6
	Minimum TOEFL 61 to 100
Undergraduate Pathway Programs	A high school diploma
	Minimum GPA 2.0 to 3.0
	Minimum TOEFL 55 – 79
Master’s Degree	A Bachelor’s degree
	Minimum GPA 2.5 to 3.5
	Minimum TOEFL 78 to 100
Graduate Pathway Programs	A Bachelor’s degree
	Minimum GPA 2.5 to 3.4
	Minimum TOEFL 55 to 99

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