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English Language Proficiency Requirements for Students Whose Native Language is Not English International applicants, U.S. citizens, and Permanent Residents whose native language is not English must submit evidence that they have a sufficient level of English to undertake graduate studies at The University of Akron. After submitting acceptable academic credentials and proof of English proficiency, applicants who are fully admitted may enroll in graduate course work and be eligible for University of Akron-funded assistantships, fellowships, or scholarships. Prospective teaching assistants must also achieve a minimum score of 23 on the Speaking Section of the iBT TOEFL (see ) OR a passing score on The University of Akron’s speaking test, the U-ADEPT (see /eli/UADEPT/uadept.index.html). Applicants to graduate programs can demonstrate their English proficiency in one of these ways:  A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL. (The following departments require a higher standard of proficiency: English and History require an internet-based TOEFL score of 92; Biomedical Engineering requires an internet-based TOEFL score of 96, and Chemisty Ph.D. program requires an internet-based TOEFL score of 90 or IELTS score of 7.5.). Scores more than two years old will not be accepted. See for information about the TOEFL. OR  A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), which is managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, and IDP Education Australia. Scores more than two years old will not be accepted. See / for information about the IELTS. OR  Successful completion of a full course of study in the Advanced Level of the English Language Institute (ELI) at The University