English Language Requirements

Minimum standards for international students

Courses are taught through English at ATU.  

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 ATU.

 

Testing System For entry to: Minimum Standard
IELTS Undergraduate  5.5 (min 5 in each component)  
  Postgraduate (Taught and Research) 6 (in each component)
  Foundation  5 (overall)
DUOLINGO (DET) Undergraduate 90 (min score of 90 in each component)
  Postgraduate (Taught and Research) 100 (min score of 100 in each component)
TOEFL Undergraduate iBT 70 (min scores of 15 in each component)
  Postgraduate (Taught and Research) iBT 80 (min score of 18 in each component)
  Undergraduate CBT 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
  Postgraduate (Taught and Research) CBT 213 (min score of 18 in each component)
  Undergraduate  PBT 525 (min score of 50 in each component)
  Postgraduate  (Taught and Research) PBT 550 (min score of 55 in each component)
  Foundation  iBT 60
  Foundation  PBT 500
TOEFL iBT (Special Home Edition Test) Undergraduate iBT 70 (min scores of 15 in each component)
  Postgraduate (Taught and Research) iBT 80 (min score of 18 in each component)
TOEIC  Undergraduate 605
  Postgraduate (Taught and Research) 660
  Foundation 540
Trinity College London Undergraduate Trinity GESE 8 or ISE 11
  Postgraduate (Taught and Research) Trinity GESE 9 or ISE 11
Cambridge Exams Undergraduate FCE (High Grade C)
  Postgraduate (Taught and Research) FCE (Grade B)
  Foundation FCE (Grade C)
PTE (Academic) Pearson Test of English Undergraduate 51 (Minimum 46 in each component)
  Postgraduate (Taught and Research) 55 (Minimum 55 in each component)      

 

 

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 ATU.
  • ATU 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.
  • The above requirements are for Non-EU applicants. CAO applicants must refer to the English language requirements on page 10 of the EU/EFTA/UK Entry Requirement Criteria