Equivalence Table for English Language Exams Recognized by METU for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Equivalence Table for English Language Exams Recognized by METU for Undergraduate and Graduate Students 1,2
METU EPE |
TOEFL IBT |
IELTS ACADEMIC |
PTE ACADEMIC |
EXPLANATIONS |
95-100 |
119-120 |
9.0 |
87-90 |
- |
90 |
110 |
8.5 |
83-86 |
SUNY program (BAS & GIA): Minimum score required for exemption from ENG 101 |
85 |
106 |
8.0 |
79-82 |
Undergraduate programs: Minimum score required for exemption from ENG 101 |
80 |
102 |
7.5 |
72-78 |
- |
75 |
92 |
7.0 |
67-71 |
- |
70 |
86 |
7.0 |
65 |
Foreign Language Education Department: Minimum score required for exemption from the Department of Basic English (Preparatory School) program (as of 2014 - 2015 admissions) |
65 |
79 |
6.5 |
62 |
SUNY programs: Minimum score required for exemption from the Department of Basic English (Preparatory School) program |
60 |
75 |
6.0 |
55 |
Undergraduate programs: Minimum score required for exemption from the Department of Basic English (Preparatory School) program |
- Scores obtained on METU EPE are rounded off as follows::
- 59.50=60
- 64.50=65
- 69.50=70
- 74.50=75
- 84.50=85 (excluding ENG 101 exemption)
- 89.50=90
- METU EPE: METU English Proficiency Exam
- TOEFL IBT: Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-based
- IELTS: International English Language Testing System - Academic Version (Average of four components)
- PTE ACADEMIC: Pearson Test of English, Academic Version
1. The scores obtained from exams indicated on the equivalence table are valid for 2 years.
2. TOEFL PBT and TWE are no longer administered. The submitted valid scores are to be evaluated by the School of Foreign Languages.
3. The minimum English proficiency requirement may be raised by the concerned Graduate School / Program for graduate student admissions. Please check the announcements made by the graduate school.
Announced according to the University Senate Decision, dated January 10, 2017, decision no. 4.