English Language Proficiency

To demonstrate your proficiency in English, CMU-Q requires all applicants to submit official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo results unless you meet our waiver policy. If you have taken an exam more than once, please note that Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar considers only the highest scores.

TOEFL

CMU-Q accepts both the TOEFL iBT and the new TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition. Please follow the links for further information on test dates and locations. Use code 4246 for TOEFL score reports to be sent to Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar.

IELTS

CMU-Q accepts both IELTS Academics and IELTS for UKVI and the new IELTS Indicator. Please follow the links for further information on test dates and locations. Please note, the IELTS Indicator is currently not offered by the British Council to residents in Qatar. You can also register for a test directly with the British Council office in your country. In Qatar, the British Council office in Doha can be contacted on 800 5501.

Duolingo

CMU-Q accepts the Duolingo English Test as an equivalent for the TOEFL or IELTS. To learn more about the Duolingo English Test and how to send results, please visit Duolingo’s site.

Waiver Policy for TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo

The TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo requirement may be waived if an applicant qualifies under our waiver policy.

Option 1: Waiving the TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo requirement through SAT/ACT score

If you have a score of 600 or higher on the SAT Reading and Writing Section OR a score of 26 or higher on both the English and Reading sections of the ACT, you will automatically qualify for a waiver from the TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo testing requirement. There is no need to initiate a request for waiver through the Office of Admission.

Option 2: Waiving the TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo requirement through primary and native language confirmation

If English is ALL of the below, you may send an email to the Office of Admission describing in detail your language background:

Main/primary language from birth used at home with parents
The language of instruction at your school
Your stated first language in the Common App
An official language of the country of which you are a citizen

All Option 2 waiver requests will be considered by the Director of Admission. If approved, the information will be verified with your high school counselor.

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