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Tests (TOEFL, GMAT, etc)

- Am I exempt from taking the TOEFL test?
- May I submit an official letter from my university certifying my proficiency in the English language in place of the TOEFL or IELTS score?
- Does the admissions committee accept a photocopy of my TOEFL score report?
- How old can my TOEFL score be to be accepted by IUJ?
- What is the institution code for TOEFL, GMAT and GRE score reporting to IUJ?
- My TOEFL score is already above 100 on internet based (or 600 paper-based) exam. Do I still have to enroll in the Intensive English Program (IEP)?
- Do I need to submit a GMAT and a TOEFL score to apply to your MBA Program?
- Can I submit a TOEIC Score Certificate for application for admission?
- What are the minimum TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC scores?
- E-biz applications - Is the GMAT required?
- GRE scores - are they required for GSIR admissions?

Q. Am I exempt from taking the TOEFL test?

A. Only those who have formally completed an undergraduate or graduate program whose medium of instruction is English and located in Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, The Caribbean islands, the UK, and the USA are exempt.

All other countries/nationalities, including those in Africa where the common language of education is English, must submit a recent TOEFL score, or alternative IELTS or TOEIC score. Please see the full exemption policy guidelines, and categories, in the Admissions Guidelines.


Updated: 08/31/2012         [ Top of this category ]  

Q. May I submit an official letter from my university certifying my proficiency in the English language in place of the TOEFL or IELTS score?

A. No, you may not.

An official TOEFL or IELTS score is one of the required application documents. We can accept a TOEIC score certificate as a substitute.

No other test scores or documents certifying the applicant's English proficiency will be accepted.


Updated: 09/29/2011         [ Top of this category ]  

Q. Does the admissions committee accept a photocopy of my TOEFL score report?

A. No.

If you send a copy, you still must request the official score report be sent to IUJ directly from ETS (ETS Institution Code: 0712).


Updated: 08/07/2009         [ Top of this category ]  

Q. How old can my TOEFL score be to be accepted by IUJ?

A. Your TOEFL test results should be no older than 2 years (within the two years prior to the time of enrollment for GSIM applicants).

If you took TEOFL over 2 years ago, you must take it again, and have the results sent to IUJ to complete your application process for admission to the GSIR/GSIM.


Updated: 09/29/2011         [ Top of this category ]  

Q. What is the institution code for TOEFL, GMAT and GRE score reporting to IUJ?

A. IUJ's institution code is:
0712 for TOEFL
BV1-7F-20 for GMAT
0659 for GRE (take the General test)


Updated: 08/31/2012         [ Top of this category ]  

Q. My TOEFL score is already above 100 on internet based (or 600 paper-based) exam. Do I still have to enroll in the Intensive English Program (IEP)?

A. Even so, you are recommended to take the IEP if you are not confident about your English skills including writing and oral presentation skills etc. or you feel you lack the ability to satisfy all the requirements in the content courses


Updated: 06/05/2009         [ Top of this category ]  

Q. Do I need to submit a GMAT and a TOEFL score to apply to your MBA Program?
[GSIM Only]

A. Yes, both GMAT and TOEFL* scores are required documents for admission. Your scores must be sent directly to IUJ from the test venders.

You may submit an IELTS or a TOEIC score instead of a TOEFL score.

You may submit a GRE score instead of a GMAT score, though for scholarship considerations the GMAT is highly recommended.

For domestic MBA candidates who will interview with IUJ faculty directly, an optional IUJ Math Test may substitute. Contact the Admissions staff for details.

For GSIR programs, GMAT/GRE are not required, but a TOEFL, IELTS or TOEIC are.

*See information on our narrow exemption policies for an English score submission.


Updated: 08/31/2012         [ Top of this category ]  

Q. Can I submit a TOEIC Score Certificate for application for admission?

A. Yes, you may submit a TOEIC certificate instead of a TOEFL/IELTS score report. The score is valid only for two years from the test date. However, we strongly recommend you to take a TOEFL/IELTS test.


Updated: 09/29/2011         [ Top of this category ]  

Q. What are the minimum TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC scores?
[GSIR Only]

A. GSIR's minimum recommended TOEFL score is 550 (PBT) and 80 (iBT).

The minimum recommended IELTS score is 6.5 (Academic Module).

As for TOEIC, it is strongly recommended that applicants have 800 or above.

Please note that you can apply for admission even if your test scores are below the scores indicated above, as long as you submit a valid score report as part of the application documents by the designated deadline.


Updated: 09/29/2011         [ Top of this category ]  

Q. E-biz applications - Is the GMAT required?
[GSIM Only]

A. No.

GMAT is not a required application documents for the E-business Management program.

If you have a GMAT score, you may send it to IUJ to support your application, but it is NOT required.


Updated: 08/07/2009         [ Top of this category ]  

Q. GRE scores - are they required for GSIR admissions?
[GSIR Only]

A. No

IUJ's GSIR does not require a GRE score as part of the applicaton process to our MA degree programs.


Updated: 08/31/2012         [ Top of this category ]  



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