Aberystwyth, UK
Aberystwyth University: English test requirements
Aberystwyth publishes one undergraduate table with two columns (Computer Science BSc and Business courses, and all other courses, plus a Nursing IELTS row) and one postgraduate table with four unnamed columns of academic departments. Duolingo is not listed on either page.
Checked on 2 Nov 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
UG from 6.0
PG from 6.0
TOEFL iBT
UG from 4.0 / 88
PG from 88
PTE Academic
UG from 59
PG from 59
Duolingo English Test
UG Not on the list
PG Not on the list
Undergraduate
Two columns of requirements: one for Computer Science (BSc) and Business courses, one for all other undergraduate courses, with a separate IELTS row for Nursing. TOEFL is given on the old 0-120 scale for tests before 20 January 2026 and the new 1-6 scale from 21 January 2026. Trinity ISE, Aberystwyth pre-sessional and foundation results, and school qualifications are also listed.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (BSc) and Business coursese.g. Computer Science (BSc)Source for this group | 6.05.5 in each componentIELTS One Skill Retake is mentioned as an option. | 4.0 (new 1-6 scale, tests from 21 January 2026) / 88 (0-120, tests before 20 January 2026)New scale: 4 in each component. Old scale: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17Test centre only. | 5959 in each component | Not on the listDuolingo does not appear on the page. |
| All other undergraduate coursesSource for this group | 6.55.5 in each componentIELTS One Skill Retake is mentioned as an option. | 4.5 (new 1-6 scale, tests from 21 January 2026) / 93 (0-120, tests before 20 January 2026)New scale: 4.5 in each component. Old scale: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17Test centre only. | 5959 in each componentThe page gives one PTE figure covering both undergraduate columns. | Not on the listDuolingo does not appear on the page. |
| Nursing (IELTS for Nursing)e.g. NursingSource for this group | 7Writing 6.5, Reading 7, Listening 7, Speaking 7 | Not on the listThe page gives a separate Nursing figure only for IELTS. | Not on the listThe page gives a separate Nursing figure only for IELTS. | Not on the listDuolingo does not appear on the page. |
Computer Science (BSc) and Business courses, other tests: Cambridge English (C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) C (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency); Oxford ELLT (Digital online or Global in-person) 6
All other undergraduate courses, other tests: Cambridge English (C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) C (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency); Oxford ELLT (Digital online or Global in-person) 7
“at least 6.5 in the writing section and at least 7 in the reading, listening and speaking sections is accepted”
Undergraduate English Requirements
Postgraduate (taught and research)
The table has four columns of academic departments with no column names; each column is shown here by its IELTS level. Research degrees appear in the same table (e.g. Management & Business PhD and MPhil, Law & Criminology PhD, English and Creative Writing PhD). Only some departments in each column are given as examples. TOEFL is given only on the 0-120 scale.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departments in the first column (IELTS 6.0)e.g. Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Management & Business (MSc and MBA)Source for this group | 6.05.5 in each component | 88 (0-120)Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17Only the 0-120 scale is shown on the postgraduate page. | 5959 in each component | Not on the listDuolingo does not appear on the page. |
| Departments in the second column (IELTS 6.5)e.g. Education, Law & Criminology (Taught LLM courses), Management & Business (PhD and MPhil), Modern Languages, WelshSource for this group | 6.55.5 in each component | 93 (0-120)Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17Only the 0-120 scale is shown on the postgraduate page. | 6259 in each component | Not on the listDuolingo does not appear on the page. |
| Departments in the third column (IELTS 7.0)e.g. English Literature & Creative Writing (Masters), Geography and Earth Sciences, International Politics, Psychology, Theatre, Film & Television StudiesSource for this group | 7.06.0 in each componentThe page marks this cell for English and Creative Writing (Masters). | 100 (0-120)Reading 24, Listening 22, Speaking 25, Writing 24Only the 0-120 scale is shown on the postgraduate page. | 6865 in each component | Not on the listDuolingo does not appear on the page. |
| Departments in the fourth column (IELTS 7.5)e.g. English and Creative Writing (PhD)Source for this group | 7.57.0 in each component | 105 (0-120)Reading 25, Listening 25, Speaking 25, Writing 25Only the 0-120 scale is shown on the postgraduate page. | 7573 in each component | Not on the listDuolingo does not appear on the page. |
Departments in the first column (IELTS 6.0), other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency C; Oxford ELLT (Digital online or Global in-person) 6
Departments in the second column (IELTS 6.5), other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency C; Oxford ELLT (Digital online or Global in-person) 7
Departments in the third column (IELTS 7.0), other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency C; Oxford ELLT (Digital online or Global in-person) 8
Departments in the fourth column (IELTS 7.5), other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency B; Oxford ELLT (Digital online or Global in-person) 9
“Please note Standard or Higher Level English A (Group 1) is not acceptable.”
Postgraduate English Requirements
Other tests the university lists
- Oxford ELLT Digital (online) and Global (in-person)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, B2 First, C1 Business Higher, B2 Business Vantage
- Trinity ISE
- City & Guilds International ESOL Diploma (postgraduate)
- Aberystwyth International English Centre pre-sessional course and International Foundation Certificate
- GCSE, IGCSE, A/S level and IB English, and listed EEA and international school qualifications
The page says these are not accepted
- IB English A (Group 1) for postgraduate entry
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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