Northwestern University

English Language Proficiency

For applicants whose first/primary language is not English or who did not attend secondary school in English, an English proficiency score is necessary. English proficiency results cannot be self-reported; they must be submitted as part of the application to the relevant testing organisation.

Official scores from the following exams are accepted by Northwestern:

• Duolingo English Test (DET)
• IELTS, including IELTS Indicator
• TOEFL IBT, including TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition but not TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution

While Northwestern does not have a minimum score requirement, successful applicants have a high level of English proficiency and often score in the upper range on all areas of the exams we accept.