ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Joining The International Pathway Program
We offer two pathway programs leading to degree study at the University of Hartford. Undergraduate students can study the International Year in order to complete a four-year degree at the University of Hartford. Graduate students are able to study a Master’s International Year with us.
Pre-Sessional English
Students whose English is limited may need to study in full English immersion in our Pre-Sessional English program at the University of Hartford's English Language Institute (ELI). You can find entry requirement information on our English language courses, for both undergraduate and graduate students, in the below tables.
Undergraduate IPP Entry/Exit Requirements
| Undergraduate | TOEFL (iBT) | IELTS | PEARSON PTE | Pearson Versant | Duolingo | GaoKao English |
| International Year (2-Semester) | 60-69 overall | 5.5 overall | 42-49 | 48-63 | 85 | 105/150; 83/120 |
| International Year (3-Semester) | 55-59 overall | 5.0 overall | 36-41 | 43-47 | 75 | 99/150;77/120 |
| International Year (4-Semester) | 45-54 overall | 4.5 overall | 30-35 | 41-42 | 65 | 95/150; 75/120 |
| Pre-Sessional English (1-Semester + IY 4-Semester) | 40 overall | 4.0 overall | Not Accepted | 37-40 | 55 | Below 95/150; below 75/120 |
| Pre-Sessional English (2-Semester + IY 4-Semester) | 32 overall | 3.5 overall | Not Accepted | 31-36 | 45 | Not Accepted |
| Direct Admission | 80 overall | 6.5 overall | 58 | Not Accepted | 110 | Not Accepted |
Graduate IPP Entry/Exit Requirements
| Graduate | TOEFL (iBT) | IELTS | PEARSON PTE | Pearson Versant | Duolingo |
| Master's International Year (2-Semester) | 70-79 overall | 6.0 overall | 50-57 | 55-63 | 95 |
| Master's International Year (3-Semester) | 60-69 overall | 5.5 overall | 42-49 | 48-54 | 85 |
| Pre-Sessional English (1-Semester + MIY 3-Semester) | 55-59 overall | 5.0 overall | 36-41 | 43-47 | 75 |
| Pre-Sessional English (2-Semester + MIY 3-Semester) | 45 overall | 4.5 overall | 30-35 | 41-42 | 65 |
| Pre-Sessional English (3-Semester + MIY 3-Semester) | 40 overall | 4.0 overall | na | 37-40 | 55 |
| Direct Admission | 80 overall | 6.5 overall | 58 | Not Accepted | 110 |
English for University Studies Entry/Exit Requirements
| Direct Admit | Entry Requirements | Exit Standard |
| 8-Week English for University Studies online program | Equivalent of IELTS 6.0 | IELTS 6.5 in all skills areas |
| 12-Week English for University Studies online program | Equivalent of IELTS 5.5 | IELTS 6.5 in all skills areas |
Student Fees
Find out what fees you will need to pay to join us on the International Pathway Program, including tuition fees and accommodation costs.
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