Courses are taught through English at GMIT.
Therefore students need to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English language.
In addition to other entry requirements, applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Please scroll down to view the minimum English language proficiency standards for entry to GMIT.
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Duolingo Online Test **We will continue to accept Duolingo for the 2021 intake, due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. |
For students affected by testing centre closures due to COVID-19, GMIT has approved the use of the Duolingo English Test (DET) as a temporary measure for the 2021 intake. The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 90 for Undergraduate Programmes and 100 for Postgraduate Programmes. | |
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TOEFL iBT (Special Home Edition) **Temporary measure for 2021 due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. |
For students affected by testing centre closures due to COVID-19, GMIT has approved the use of the TOEFL iBT (Special Home Edition Test) as a temporary measure for the 2021 intake. The minimum requirements will remain the same as the traditional TOEFL iBT Test, as outlined below. | |
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Testing System |
For entry to: |
Minimum Standard |
| IELTS |
Undergraduate |
5.5 (min 5 in each component) |
| Postgraduate (Taught and Research) |
6 (in each component) |
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Foundation |
5 (overall) |
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| TOEFL | Undergraduate |
iBT 70 (min scores of 15 in each component) |
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Postgraduate (Taught and Research) |
iBT 80 min score of 18 in each component) | |
| Undergraduate |
CBT 196 (min score of 15 in each component) |
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Postgraduate (Taught and Research) |
CBT 213 (min score of 18 in each component) |
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| Undergraduate |
PBT 525 (min score of 50 in each component) |
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Postgraduate (Taught and Research) |
PBT 550 (min score of 55 in each component) |
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| Foundation |
iBT 60 |
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| Foundation |
PBT 500 |
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| TOEIC |
Undergraduate |
605 |
| Postgraduate (Taught and Research) |
660 |
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Foundation |
540 | |
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Trinity College London |
Undergraduate |
Trinity GESE 8 or ISE 11 |
| Postgraduate (Taught and Research) |
Trinity GESE 9 or ISE 11 |
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| Cambridge Exams | Undergraduate |
FCE (High Grade C) |
| Postgraduate (Taught and Research) |
FCE (Grade B) |
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Foundation |
FCE (Grade C) |
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CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Undergraduate |
B2 |
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Postgraduate (Taught and Research) |
High B2 |
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| Foundation |
High B1 |
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PTE (Academic) Pearson Test of English |
Undergraduate |
51 (Minimum 46 in each component) |
| Postgraduate (Taught and Research) |
55 (Minimum 55 in each component) |
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Please note:
- Other examinations and qualifications may be considered on a case by case basis.
- All results must have been achieved within 2 years of application to GMIT.
- GMIT reserves the right to change the above minimum requirements at any time and without notice.
- Applicants should note that the above grades are a minimum entry requirement.
Further Information:
Please contact GMIT International Office for further information or support.
Tel: +353 (0)91 742149
Email: International Office
