International students are invited to apply to Hofstra using the appropriate application system for their program of interest (more details are available on our application page). In addition to required applicant materials (which vary by program), international students must provide proof of English Language proficiency. Permanent residents who have been living in the US for a minimum of 3 years are exempt from this requirement. Acceptable means of proficiency include:
TOEFL Exam, minimum 80*
IELTS Exam, minimum 6.5*
PTEA Exam, minimum 53*
ITEP Exam, minimum 4*
ELS 112 Certificate
Bachelor’s or graduate degree from a regionally accredited US Institution
Bachelor’s or graduate degree from an institution whose language of instruction is English
Bachelor’s or graduate degree from English Speaking Countries (Australia, Canada [except Quebec/Montreal], Irish Republic, New Zealand and United Kingdom)
Bachelor’s or graduate degree from Africa Anglophone countries (Botswana, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Melawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe)
Bachelor’s or graduate degree from Commonwealth Caribbean Anglophone countries (Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and Turks and Caicos).
*Some graduate programs require a higher level of proficiency.
We are also accepting the following exams and proof of English proficiency for applicants who are unable to meet one of the above requirements:
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
IELTS Indicator
Duolingo score of 120 or higher
If you do not meet the criteria above, please contact our office at graduateinternational@hofstra.edu or explore opportunities for pathway program admission through INTO Hofstra.
https://www.hofstra.edu/graduate/international-students.html