# Undergraduate Admission

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Undergraduate Admission

# International Applicants

Frequently asked questions about international applicants

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Do you require TOEFL?

We highly recommend that international applicants for whom English is not a first language, a primary language spoken at home, or the primary language of instruction for the duration of their secondary school career submit the results of an English proficiency test. At this time, we accept results for the [Test of English as a Foreign Language](http://www.ets.org/toefl) (TOEFL), the [International English Language Testing System](https://www.ielts.org/) (IELTS), the [Duolingo English Test](https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants), the [Pearson Test of English](https://www.pearson.com/languages/en-us/test-takers/pearson-test-of-english.html), and [Cambridge English](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/). We will also accept the TOEFL IBT Home Edition. Please arrange for Brown to receive the official results.

The following minimum scores are expected in most cases:

- TOEFL internet-based exam taken prior to January 2026: minimum score of 105
- TOEFL internet-based exam taken January 2026 and later:  minimum score of 5.5
- IELTS:  minimum score of 8.0
- Duolingo Test of English:  minimum score of 130
- Pearson Test of English:  minimum score of 75
- C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency Cambridge English Exams:  minimum score of 191

How do I apply as a first-year student?

Is the admission process the same for international applicants?

Are international applicants eligible to apply for Brown's Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) or the Brown|RISD Dual Degree (BRDD)?

Must the application forms be completed in English?

Will Brown accept letters of reference in languages other than English?

What If I do not have a guidance counselor/college counselor at my school?

How does Brown evaluate non-U.S. credentials?

What is your financial aid policy for international applicants?

Can an English Proficiency Test replace the SAT?

Can advanced standing be awarded to students based on certain international exam results or higher level study as a secondary school student?

My final grades are exam results that will not be available until the end of my secondary school studies. How does that affect my application to Brown?

Do you require applicants to have a high school diploma?

What level of English proficiency is required for admission?

Are there quotas for international applicants?

What is the Advancing Africa Scholarship?

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