Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree from a recognized University where English is the language of instruction and from which transfer of credit may be allowed by Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Successful completion of a post-graduate degree program at a recognized University where English is the language of instruction and from which transfer of credit may be allowed by Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Submission of official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a paper-based score of 550 (or higher)/computer-based score of 213 (or higher) or Internet-based with a score of 80 (or higher) and the Test of Written English (TWE) with a score of 4 (or higher).

Submission of the official results of the Michigan English Test (MET) with a score of 59% (or higher).

Submission of the official results of the English Language Testing Service (ELTS) Test with an average band score of 6.5 or higher.

Submission of official results of the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum score of between 50 and 60 in each of four bands, with at least 2 band scores of 60.

Submission of official results of the Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST) with a Band Level 4.5 in the listening comprehension and reading comprehension sub-tests and a score of 4 in writing.

Submission of official results of the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with minimum scores of 58 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Submission of official results of the Memorial University Test of English Language (MUNTEL) with minimum scores of 60 in reading and listening, writing, and speaking.

Only in exceptional circumstances and only upon the recommendation of the Department/Faculty/School concerned, will the Dean consider applicants who do not meet one of the requirements listed in 1.-10. above.

 

4.1.6 Additional Requirements
Particular Departments/Faculties/Schools may require greater strength in English communicative skills than is indicated by the achievement of minimum scores outlined in 4., 5., 6., 7., 8., and 9. above. Any such additional requirements are detailed in the appropriate section of the Calendar.
 

4.1.7 English Language Requirements Subsequent to Admission
Upon consultation with the appropriate academic unit, students may be required to complete successfully a course of language study designed to bring their English skills, in any or all of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, to a level required for graduate studies. Academic units may recommend additional language study to the Dean at any point in the program. Additionally, admitted graduate students will be able to self-select for and request additional language study by contacting their academic unit.
The course of language study available to graduate students will draw from select courses in Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Intensive Bridge Program, including critical analysis and discussion, reading and critical response, and writing for university courses. The timing of courses taken by graduate students requiring further language study will be based on availability of spaces at any given semester.