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 Entry Requirements
| Undergraduate | TOEFL (iBT) | IELTS | PEARSON PTE | Pearson Versant | Duolingo | GaoKao English |
| International Year (2-Semester) | 60-69 | 5.5 | 42-49 | 48-63 | 85 | 105/150; 83/120 |
| International Year (3-Semester) | 55-59 | 5.0 | 36-41 | 43-47 | 75 | 99/150;77/120 |
| International Year (4-Semester) | 45-54 | 4.5 | 30-35 | 41-42 | 65 | 95/150; 75/120 |
| Pre-Sessional English (1-Semester + IY 4-Semester) | 40 | 4.0 | Not Accepted | 37-40 | 55 | Below 95/150; below 75/120 |
| Pre-Sessional English (2-Semester + IY 4-Semester) | 32 | 3.5 | Not Accepted | 31-36 | 45 | Not Accepted |
Pathway GPA requirement: 2.3 (3.0 for Hartt School)
| Undergraduate | TOEFL (iBT) | IELTS | PEARSON PTE | Pearson Versant | Duolingo | GaoKao English |
| Direct Admission | 80 | 6.5 | 58 | 64 | 110 | Not Accepted |
| Direct Admission (CETA only) | 80 | 6.0 | 58 | 64 | 110 | Not Accepted |
Direct Admission GPA requirement: 2.75 (3.0 for Hartt School)
Graduate Entry Requirements
| Graduate | TOEFL (iBT) | IELTS | PEARSON PTE | Pearson Versant | Duolingo |
| Master's International Year (2-Semester) | 70-79 | 6.0 | 50-57 | 55-63 | 95 |
| Master's International Year (3-Semester) | 60-69 | 5.5 | 42-49 | 48-54 | 85 |
| Pre-Sessional English (1-Semester + MIY 3-Semester) | 55-59 | 5.0 | 36-41 | 43-47 | 75 |
| Pre-Sessional English (2-Semester + MIY 3-Semester) | 45 | 4.5 | 30-35 | 41-42 | 65 |
| Pre-Sessional English (3-Semester + MIY 3-Semester) | 40 | 4.0 | Not Accepted | 37-40 | 55 |
Pathway GPA requirement: 2.5 (3.0 for Hartt School)
| Graduate | TOEFL (iBT) | IELTS | PEARSON PTE | Pearson Versant | Duolingo |
| Direct Admission (Engineering or Computer Science) | 79 | 6.0 | 51 | 64 | 100 |
| Direct Admission (other graduate degrees) | 80 | 6.5 | 58 | 68 | 110 |
Direct Admission GPA requirements: 2.75 for Computer Science MS; 3.0 for all other degrees
(For Music Performance programs: 3.0 GPA is preferred; 2.5 GPA borderline.)
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