The fastest-growing high-stakes English proficiency test for admissions, work, and licensure.

The Michigan English Test (MET) is a multilevel test developed by Michigan Language Assessment at the University of Michigan, with the mission to help you achieve your education and career goals by providing a trusted English language exam that draws on the expertise of two of the world’s leaders in education and assessment: Cambridge University Press & Assessment and the University of Michigan.

Why MET?

MET allows you to fulfill your aspirations and needs by giving you access to a variety of work and educational opportunities in the U.S. and beyond.

MET’s Benefits

A computer-based version of MET is available to test takers at Authorized Test Centres or at-home in some countries

Widely available

Take the test almost anywhere in the world, any day of the year.

Affordable

20% less than comparable high-stakes exams.

Quick turnaround

Results typically received within 5 days.

Respected and recognized

Widely accepted for U.S. college admissions and nursing licensure.

Easy to share

Secure platform for results sharing with accepting organizations.

Trusted

Developed by experts from the University of Michigan and Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

Recognize MET

MET is rigorous, reliable, and relevant. Test takers share their MET results with institutions who accept and match their academic drive. Ensure you don’t miss an important pool of international applicants who will not only succeed but thrive in higher education.

Why take the Michigan English Test?

Earning your college degree can be hard. Proving your English doesn’t have to be. MET includes tasks that are familiar to all students of English, so is straightforward to prepare for. MET assesses writing, listening, reading, and speaking, and speaking and writing sections are marked by trained raters who understand the nuances of your language skills. Take MET and earn a respected international certification backed by both the University of Michigan and Cambridge University Press & Assessment.