Newport, Shropshire, UK
Harper Adams University: English test requirements
Harper Adams publishes one table of English scores with an undergraduate and a postgraduate column, aimed at applicants who need visa sponsorship. Most tests must be taken within two years of the start date, and visa applicants also have their English assessed at an interview.
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 6.0
PG 6.5
TOEFL iBT
UG 4 / 80
PG 4.5 / 88
PTE Academic
UG 60
PG 64
Duolingo English Test
UG Not on the list
PG Not on the list
Undergraduate
One set of scores for undergraduate entry. Tests marked on the page (IELTS, PTE, LanguageCert, Password, PSI Skills for English and TOEFL) must be taken within two years of the start date; older results need extra supporting evidence. Visa applicants are also assessed by face-to-face interview. Joint UK-China course students must also pass the course's English modules.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | no less than 5.5 in any component | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT | 4 (new scale from January 2026) / 80 (0-120) | 0-120: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. New scale: minimum 4 in all components | AcceptedOnly the iBT is accepted; MyBest scores are not accepted. |
| PTE Academic | 60 | minimum 59 in any component | AcceptedPTE Academic Online is not accepted. |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the list | |
| LanguageCert Academic (SELT version only) | 65 | no less than 60 in any component | Accepted |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | 169 | minimum 162 in subtests | Accepted |
| NCUK Password test | Password 6.0 | no less than 5.5 in any component | Accepted |
| PSI Skills for English B2 (SELT version only) | Pass | pass in all four components | Accepted |
“Visa applicants' English language skills will be further assessed by face-to-face interview as part of the application process for your course.”
English language requirements (undergraduate and postgraduate)
Postgraduate
One set of scores for postgraduate entry. The page says the same qualifications cover direct entry to research degrees, but gives only undergraduate and postgraduate columns. Tests marked on the page must be taken within two years of the start date, and visa applicants are also interviewed.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | no less than 5.5 in any component | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 (new scale from January 2026) / 88 (0-120) | 0-120: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. New scale: minimum 4 in all components | AcceptedOnly the iBT is accepted; MyBest scores are not accepted. |
| PTE Academic | 64 | minimum 59 in any component | AcceptedPTE Academic Online is not accepted. |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the list | |
| LanguageCert Academic (SELT version only) | 70 | no less than 60 in any component | Accepted |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | 174 | minimum 162 in subtests | Accepted |
| NCUK Password test | Password 6.5 | no less than 5.5 in any component | Accepted |
| PSI Skills for English B2 (SELT version only) | Pass | pass in all four components | Accepted |
“General PTE is not accepted/ PTE Academic Online is not accepted”
English language requirements (undergraduate and postgraduate)
Other tests the university lists
- International Baccalaureate English Language and Literature (Syllabus A) or English Language (Syllabus B) at grade 5 or above
- iGCSE English: First Language C/4, Second Language B/6
- Indian Standard XII English (UG: 70% CISCE/CBSE, 75% other recognised state boards; PG: 75% CISCE/CBSE, 80% other boards; some states excluded)
- Listed African and Malaysian school qualifications (BGCSE, Cameroon GCE O Level, KCSE, MSCE, NSC English Home Language, WAEC, Zambian GCE, SPM 1119)
The page says these are not accepted
- IELTS General Training
- PTE General
- PTE Academic Online
- TOEFL other than iBT
- TOEFL MyBest scores
- Cambridge KET, PET and FCE
“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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