TOEFL and TSE Scores
If a student is from a country where English is a foreign language
then the TOEFL is required for admission.
The TSE is not required for admission, but is recommended.
Exam scores must be sent directly by ETS.
- School code (University of Maryland): 5814
- Department code (AMSC): 54
TOEFL
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is used in college and university settings. A student who achieves a
TOEFL score of 620 (paper based test) (260 CBT, 105 IBT) or higher
will have a greater chance to be admitted with financial support
than an otherwise similar student with a lower score.
Students who have earned degrees from the following countries are exempt from the TOEFL requirement:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Ireland
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Commonwealth Caribbean
TSE
The Test of Spoken English (TSE) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to communicate orally in English. A student who obtains a TSE score of 50 or higher will have a greater chance to receive financial support through a teaching assistantship than an otherwise similar student who either did not take the TSE or obtains a TSE score below 50.
The TSE is not required for admission, but is recommended.
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