Candidates whose first language is not English are required to submit the English Language Proficiency Examination for admission in Eastern Kentucky University EKU.

English Language Proficiency Examination-

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) –

A minimum score of 5 on each section- Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking and a minimum score of 6.5 on the overall band score.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) –

550 Paper Based, 79 for Internet-Based, or 213 by Computer.

ELS (English Language Services) –

The ELS program offers international students the opportunity to enhance their English Language skill while studying on EKU's campus. Students who receive conditional admission when applying to EKU Graduate School qualify to participate in the program. Students must obtain an ELS Level 112 Intensive English for Academic Purposes certificate in order to qualify for admission.

**International applicants are only exempt from TOEFL or IELTS if they have a degree from an accredited institution from the states.

*Degrees earned in the following countries are also exempt from English Language Requirement: American Samoa ~ Australia ~ Bahamas ~ Barbados ~ Canada (except Quebec) ~ Dominica ~ Grenada ~ Grand Cayman ~ Guyana ~ Ireland ~ Jamaica ~ Liberia ~ New Zealand ~ Puerto Rico ~ Trinidad/Tobago ~ United Kingdom ~ U.S. Pacific Trust

Contact-

Graduate Education
and Research
521 Lancaster Ave.
Whitlock (SSB) 310 CPO 68
Richmond, Ky 40475
Phone: 859-622-1742
graduateschool@eku.edu