Bangor, Gwynedd, UK
Bangor University: English test requirements
Bangor lists an IELTS requirement for each academic school, with some courses named separately, in tables for undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research study. Separate tables then convert each IELTS level into scores for TOEFL iBT, PTE, Duolingo and other tests, so the bands here are the IELTS levels the page uses.
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
PhD from 6.0
TOEFL iBT
UG from 4.0
PG from 4.0
PhD from 4.0
PTE Academic
UG from 56
PG from 56
PhD from 56
Duolingo English Test
UG from 105
PG from 105
PhD from 105
Undergraduate
Each school or named course has an IELTS level; the other test scores come from the page's equivalence tables for that level. Figures in brackets on the page are read as the minimum in each element. Some combined English Literature subjects may only need 6.0 (5.5). Nationals of majority English-speaking countries may be exempt with at least Grade C in IGCSE or O Level English or equivalent.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS 6.0 (5.5)e.g. The Albert Gubay Business School, Computer Science, Psychology, LLB Law with Professional EnglishSource for this group | 6.05.5 (figure in brackets on the page)SELT or non-SELT IELTS accepted. | 4.03.5 (figure in brackets on the page)Test-centre TOEFL iBT only. The page does not name the scale and gives no 0-120 figures. | 5651 (figure in brackets on the page)Taken at test centres. | 105Speaking, Writing and Listening 95, Reading 100Listed as an online test. |
| IELTS 6.5 (6.0)e.g. Law, Philosophy and Religion, English Literature / Creative WritingSource for this group | 6.56.0 (figure in brackets on the page)SELT or non-SELT IELTS accepted. | 4.54.0 (figure in brackets on the page)Test-centre TOEFL iBT only. The page does not name the scale and gives no 0-120 figures. | 6258 (figure in brackets on the page)Taken at test centres. | 120Speaking, Writing and Reading 110, Listening 105Listed as an online test. |
| IELTS 7.0 (6.5)e.g. Education QTS programmes, BSc RadiographySource for this group | 7.06.5 (figure in brackets on the page)SELT or non-SELT IELTS accepted. | Not on the listThe TOEFL table stops at IELTS 6.5 (6.0); no equivalent is given for this level. | 7267 (figure in brackets on the page)Taken at test centres. | 130Speaking, Reading and Listening 120, Writing 130Listed as an online test. |
| IELTS 7.0 (7.0)e.g. BN Nursing / BM MidwiferySource for this group | 7.07.0 (figure in brackets on the page)SELT or non-SELT IELTS accepted. | Not on the listThe equivalence tables on the page stop at IELTS 7.0 (6.5), so no score is given for this requirement. | Not on the listThe equivalence tables on the page stop at IELTS 7.0 (6.5), so no score is given for this requirement. | Not on the listThe equivalence tables on the page stop at IELTS 7.0 (6.5), so no score is given for this requirement. |
IELTS 6.0 (5.5), other tests: Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) 168 (B2 First); LanguageCert Academic 65 (Global Scale); Oxford ELLT Global / Digital 6
IELTS 6.5 (6.0), other tests: Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) 175 (B2 First); LanguageCert Academic 70 (Global Scale); Oxford ELLT Global / Digital 7
IELTS 7.0 (6.5), other tests: Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) 180 (B2 First) or 185 (C1 Advanced), or a C2 Proficiency certificate; Oxford ELLT Global / Digital 8
“The level required will vary according to the course and level of study.”
English Language Requirements (all levels, all tests)
Postgraduate taught
Each school or named course has an IELTS level; other test scores come from the equivalence tables. Nationals or graduates of a UKVI majority English-speaking country are generally exempt for postgraduate entry.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS 6.0 (5.5)e.g. The Albert Gubay Business School, Computer Science, MA Education, PsychologySource for this group | 6.05.5 (figure in brackets on the page)SELT or non-SELT IELTS accepted. | 4.03.5 (figure in brackets on the page)Test-centre TOEFL iBT only. The page does not name the scale and gives no 0-120 figures. | 5651 (figure in brackets on the page)Taken at test centres. | 105Speaking, Writing and Listening 95, Reading 100Listed as an online test. |
| IELTS 6.5 (6.0)e.g. Law, English Literature, MA Translation Studies, MSc Marine BiologySource for this group | 6.56.0 (figure in brackets on the page)SELT or non-SELT IELTS accepted. | 4.54.0 (figure in brackets on the page)Test-centre TOEFL iBT only. The page does not name the scale and gives no 0-120 figures. | 6258 (figure in brackets on the page)Taken at test centres. | 120Speaking, Writing and Reading 110, Listening 105Listed as an online test. |
| IELTS 7.0 (6.5)e.g. PGCE course, Nursing & Midwifery, MSc CounsellingSource for this group | 7.06.5 (figure in brackets on the page)SELT or non-SELT IELTS accepted. | Not on the listThe TOEFL table stops at IELTS 6.5 (6.0); no equivalent is given for this level. | 7267 (figure in brackets on the page)Taken at test centres. | 130Speaking, Reading and Listening 120, Writing 130Listed as an online test. |
IELTS 6.0 (5.5), other tests: Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) 168 (B2 First); LanguageCert Academic 65 (Global Scale); Oxford ELLT Global / Digital 6
IELTS 6.5 (6.0), other tests: Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) 175 (B2 First); LanguageCert Academic 70 (Global Scale); Oxford ELLT Global / Digital 7
IELTS 7.0 (6.5), other tests: Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) 180 (B2 First) or 185 (C1 Advanced), or a C2 Proficiency certificate; Oxford ELLT Global / Digital 8
“Generally students who are nationals of a majority English-speaking country or have graduated from university in a majority English-speaking country”
English Language Requirements (all levels, all tests)
Postgraduate research
Each school has an IELTS level for research degrees; other test scores come from the equivalence tables.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS 6.0 (5.5)e.g. Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Medical Sciences, WelshSource for this group | 6.05.5 (figure in brackets on the page)SELT or non-SELT IELTS accepted. | 4.03.5 (figure in brackets on the page)Test-centre TOEFL iBT only. The page does not name the scale and gives no 0-120 figures. | 5651 (figure in brackets on the page)Taken at test centres. | 105Speaking, Writing and Listening 95, Reading 100Listed as an online test. |
| IELTS 6.0 (5.5) (Writing 6.5)e.g. Electronic EngineeringSource for this group | 6.05.5 (figure in brackets on the page), Writing 6.5SELT or non-SELT IELTS accepted. | Not on the listThe equivalence tables do not cover the extra Writing 6.5 condition, so no matching score is given. | Not on the listThe equivalence tables do not cover the extra Writing 6.5 condition, so no matching score is given. | Not on the listThe equivalence tables do not cover the extra Writing 6.5 condition, so no matching score is given. |
| IELTS 6.5 (6.0)e.g. Education, English Literature, Music, PsychologySource for this group | 6.56.0 (figure in brackets on the page)SELT or non-SELT IELTS accepted. | 4.54.0 (figure in brackets on the page)Test-centre TOEFL iBT only. The page does not name the scale and gives no 0-120 figures. | 6258 (figure in brackets on the page)Taken at test centres. | 120Speaking, Writing and Reading 110, Listening 105Listed as an online test. |
| IELTS 7.0 (6.5)e.g. The Albert Gubay Business School, Law, Philosophy and Religion, Creative Studies & MediaSource for this group | 7.06.5 (figure in brackets on the page)SELT or non-SELT IELTS accepted. | Not on the listThe TOEFL table stops at IELTS 6.5 (6.0); no equivalent is given for this level. | 7267 (figure in brackets on the page)Taken at test centres. | 130Speaking, Reading and Listening 120, Writing 130Listed as an online test. |
| IELTS 7.0 (7.0)e.g. Healthcare SciencesSource for this group | 7.07.0 (figure in brackets on the page)SELT or non-SELT IELTS accepted. | Not on the listThe equivalence tables on the page stop at IELTS 7.0 (6.5), so no score is given for this requirement. | Not on the listThe equivalence tables on the page stop at IELTS 7.0 (6.5), so no score is given for this requirement. | Not on the listThe equivalence tables on the page stop at IELTS 7.0 (6.5), so no score is given for this requirement. |
IELTS 6.0 (5.5), other tests: Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) 168 (B2 First); LanguageCert Academic 65 (Global Scale); Oxford ELLT Global / Digital 6
IELTS 6.5 (6.0), other tests: Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) 175 (B2 First); LanguageCert Academic 70 (Global Scale); Oxford ELLT Global / Digital 7
IELTS 7.0 (6.5), other tests: Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) 180 (B2 First) or 185 (C1 Advanced), or a C2 Proficiency certificate; Oxford ELLT Global / Digital 8
Other tests the university lists
- Password Skills Plus
- Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency
- Trinity ISE II and III
- IELCA
- LanguageCert Academic (SELT and non-SELT, including online)
- China CET6 (550 plus a speaking test), TEM4 and TEM8
- Kaplan Test of English
- Oxford ELLT Global / Digital
- Bangor ELCOS pre-sessional English courses
“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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