TOEFL The TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service, Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. The minimum TOEFL score accepted by the Graduate College is 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test). The minimum TOEFL scores accepted for admission to the Graduate College for the new TOEFL iBT includes minima for the four subsections, as well as the total score. The required scores are: Reading 19, Speaking 20, Listening 17, Writing 21, and Total 80. (If you meet the total score of 80 and most of the sub-section minima, consult with the program to which you are applying for guidance). Many programs have higher minimums. Consult the program listing for details. UIC's Institutional Code is 1851. IELTS The IELTS is administered by the International English Language Testing System and is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) through more than 500 locations in 120 countries.  The Graduate College requires a minimum total score of 6.5 and minimum subscores of 6.0 for each of the four subsections.  Many programs have higher minimum IELTS requirements. Consult the program listing for details.  IELTS does not use an Institutional Code. GRE We do not have a minimum score requirement. GRE scores are a small part of the whole application, and other parts, including the personal statement, writing sample, recommendation letters, or GPA, can outweigh GRE scores.