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Clemson University English Language Proficiency Exemptions

As a general rule, if you have received a degree from one of the countries or institutions listed on this page, you may contact the Office of Graduate Admissions to request an English language proficiency exemption. We reserve the right to require demonstration of English proficiency, even if you have received your degree from one of the following countries or institutions.

Exempt Countries

Clemson University recognizes English as the official language of instruction in the countries listed below. Applicants with qualifications from these countries are exempt from the Clemson University Graduate School English language proficiency requirement. 

American Samoa

Gibraltar

Singapore

Anguilla

Grenada

South Africa

Antigua & Barbuda

Guam

South Pacific Islands

Australia

Guyana

St Helena

Bahamas

Ireland (Republic of)

St Kitts & Nevis

Barbados

Ireland (Northern)

St Lucia

Belize

Jamaica

St Vincent & the Grenadines

Bermuda

Kenya

Scotland

Canada*

Malta

Trinidad & Tobago

Cayman Islands

Mauritius

Turks & Caicos Islands

Dominica

Montserrat

United Kingdom

England

New Zealand

USA

Falklands

Nigeria

Virgin Islands

Fiji

Ryuku Islands

Wales

Ghana

Seychelles

*Admissions must check schools in Quebec province. Some universities instruct in French.

 

Exempt Institutions

Applicants with qualifications from the following institutions in the designated countries are exempt from the Clemson University Graduate School English language proficiency requirement.

Botswana
  • University of Botswana
Bulgaria
  • American University in Bulgaria
Eritrea
  • University of Asmara
Ethiopia
  • Addis Ababa University
  • Haramarya University
  • Jimma University
Egypt
  • American University in Cairo
Germany
  • International University
  • Jacob’s University
Hong Kong
  • City University of Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
  • University of Hong Kong
Lebanon
  • Lebanese American University
  • American University of Beirut
Lesotho
  • National University of Lesotho
Malawi
  • University of Malawi
Namibia
  • University of Namibia

Papua New Guinea
  • Papua New Guinea University of Technology
  • University of Goroka
  • University of Papua New Guinea
Philippines
  • Adamson University
  • Far Eastern University
  • Mindanao State University
  • National University
  • Silliman University
  • University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos
  • University of San Carlos
  • Xavier University
Samoa
  • University of the South Pacific
Sierra Leone
  • University of Sierra Leone
Tanzania
  • Mzumbe University
  • Sokoine University of Agriculture
  • University of Dar es Salaam
Uganda
  • Makerere University
  • Mbarara University of Science & Technology
UAE
  • American University of Sharjah
Zambia
  • Copperbelt University
  • University of Zambia
Zimbabwe
  • National University of Science & Technology
  • University of Zimbabwe
  • Zimbabwe Open University