English Proficiency Requirement--Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores
All International Applicants, as well as Immigrants to the U.S. and U.S. Permanent Residents applying to the MS program, whose native language is not English, and who have not received a Bachelor’s degree or higher in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand or the United Kingdom, are required to show English language listening, writing and reading proficiency (proof of speaking proficiency not required). One of the following exams with the recommended score is required:
TOEFLiBT--minimum combined score for the listening, writing and reading sections of 70 (does not include speaking score)
TOEFL score of 580 or higher,
TOEFLC score of 237 or higher
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 7.0 or higher
or
MLT (Michigan Language Test) score of 90 (the MLT must be taken at the University of Washington)

A Master of Science applicant with a TOEFLiBT score (not including the speaking section in the total score) of 45-69, a TOEFL score of 500-580, a TOEFLC score of 173-237, an IELTS score or 6.0-6.9 or a MLT score of 80-90 might be admitted but would be required to take a placement test and appropriate English classes during the first quarter of study.
*Scroll down to Washington Academic English Program Diagnostics Exam (AEP). If you have additional questions about this requirement, contact the UW Graduate School (contact info at bottom of page).

Test scores must be less than 2 years old from the test date. English proficiency scores should be sent to the UW Graduate School and photocopies of score reports you receive included with the School of Nursing MS application.

Other Requirements
International applicants to the School of Nursing are expected to meet the same requirements as applicants educated in American schools. This includes having a Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license, if you are planning to do clinical coursework as part of your academic program.

REMINDER: All International applicants must apply BY NOVEMBER 1 to be considered for admission to the UW School of Nursing the following Autumn Quarter.