TOEFL

Yes, an Indian student can secure an admission in Aberystwyth University without IELTS/TOEFL since the university accepts country specific language qualifications. If an Indian student can fulfill the grade requirements listed below, they do not need to submit English language proficiency exam scores.

• Undergraduate students: Minimum of 70% in English at XII standard level if awarded by CBSE or CISCE central boards, or West Bengal, Karnataka and Maharashtra state boards within 5 years of the proposed course start date.
• Postgraduate students: Minimum of 70-80% in English at XII standard level if awarded by CBSE or CISCE central boards, or West Bengal, Karnataka and Maharashtra state boards within 5 years of the proposed course start date.

If a student does not meet the above listed criteria according to the choice of degree, they also have the option to meet Aberystwyth University's English language requirements through the successful completion of the university's International Foundation Certificate and Pre-Sessional Courses.

Saarland University requires all international applicants to prove the results of a standardized aptitude test and English language skills by means of a recognised language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge) in order to secure admission in the university. Given below are the guidelines to look for -

• Also, as an alternative to the aptitude test, successful participation in an international science/computer science/mathematics program
• Olympiad can also be provided as an additional qualification in addition to English language skills.
• If one is unable to provide an additional qualification, then they can apply to participate in an online, oral university entrance test (interview). 

International students can check the Michigan State University requirements for MBA below:

·      Submit academic transcript

·      A four-year undergraduate degree or a three-year undergraduate degree and a master’s degree required for MSU MBA

·      Additional test score GMAT or GRE (not mandatory)

·      English Language Proficiency test score: TOEFL iBT (100)/ IELTS (7)/ Duolingo (110)/ PTE (70)

·      A resume is required

·      Letter of Recommendations

·      Essays

Also read: MBA in the USA without Work Experience

At Tufts University, all applicants whose primary language is not English must submit proof of English proficiency. However, if an applicant satisfies one or more of the following conditions, they are not required to provide a IELTS,  TOEFL or Duolingo score:

• Citizenship of Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand, Guyana, an Anglophone country of Africa or an English-speaking country of the Caribbean; OR
• A college or university degree earned in the United States, in one of the countries listed above or from an institution with English as the medium of instruction; OR
• Current enrollment as a full-time student in a degree-granting programme in the United States or at an English-speaking school. Also, the student must have successfully completed two consecutive full-time academic years of college or university work prior to the date of anticipated enrollment at Tufts University.

If an international candidate cannot satisfy any of the conditions listed above, they have to submit their English language exam scores as an admission requirement while applying to Tufts University. Tufts accepts all the major English language scores; IELTS,  TOEFL,  PTE and Duolingo and students can refer to the table below for minimum score details:

Note: The official scores must be sent to Tufts University by the test provider electronically. Also,  student copies or photocopies of scores are not accepted at Tufts.