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Applying to Abertay

Requirements

All of our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your study with us, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English. If your first language is not English you will be required to provide certified proof of your competence in English before starting your studies.

The University accepts as a minimum IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 223 (computer-based) for both undergraduate and postgraduate entrants. The University will also accept other certificates and evidence of English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

The University accepts the following qualifications from international students whose first language is not English as proof of competence in English:

Qualification

Minimum score or level for entry to all degree courses

IELTS (the British Council's International English Language Testing Services)

Band 6.0, with no individual test lower than 5.0

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Computer-based: 223

Internet-based: 85

Paper-based: 563 + TWE 5

TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)

880

Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English)

Pass

International Baccalaureate

Higher or Lower Level English

City and Guilds

Expert

West African Exam Council (WAEC) Senior Secondary School Certificate

English C6

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