All non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate English proficiency for full admission to their degree program.
English proficiency at UNL can be demonstrated by:
English proficiency tests and minimum scores | English Proficiency Test | Score |
| TOEFL Internet-Based | 70 (20 Writing Subscore) |
| TOEFL Paper-Based* | 523 composite |
| IELTS | 6.0 composite (5.5 Writing Subscore)
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| UNL English Placement Exam (EPE) | 77 |
| ACT English Subscore* | 20 |
| SAT Critical Reading Subscore* | 470 |
| Graduation from a high school in the United States* |
| Completion of 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework at a college or community college in the United States* |
* Students presenting these forms of English proficiency will be required to take the UNL English Placement Exam upon arrival at UNL. The results of this exam will determine appropriate class placement and will have no influence on your admission status.
College Level Requirements
Some University departments and colleges require higher English proficiency scores for admission into their programs:
80 Internet-Based TOEFL, or 550 Paper-Based TOEFL, or 6.5 IELTS, or ACT English Subscore 22, or SAT Critical Reading Subscore of 480, or UNL English Placement Exam 80
79 Internet-Based TOEFL, or 550 Paper-Based TOEFL, or 6.5 IELTS, or ACT English Subscore 22, or SAT Critical Reading Subscore of 480, or UNL English Placement Exam 80
79 Internet-Based TOEFL, or 550 Paper-Based TOEFL, or 6.6 IELTS, or ACT English Subscore 20, or SAT Critical Reading Subscore of 470, or UNL English Placement Exam 85
100 Internet-Based TOEFL, or 600 Paper-Based TOEFL, or 7.0 IELTS, or ACT English Subscore 24, or SAT Critical Reading Subscore of 500, or UNL English Placement Exam 85
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