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.