Aberdeen, UK
Robert Gordon University: English test requirements
RGU publishes a separate accepted-qualifications table for undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research study; these are the normal levels and some course pages set a different one.
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
PhD 6.5
TOEFL iBT
UG 4 / 80
PG 4.5 / 88
PhD 4.5 / 88
PTE Academic
UG 61
PG 65
PhD 65
Duolingo English Test
UG Not on the list
PG Not on the list
PhD Not on the list
Undergraduate
Normal undergraduate level; some courses ask for a different level, shown on the course page. Standalone tests are valid for 2 years and must be valid on the course start date.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | AcceptedIELTS for UKVI and One Skill Retake also listed. Valid 2 years. |
| TOEFL iBT | 4 (taken on or after 21/01/2026) / 80 (taken on or before 20/01/2026) | New format: 4 in each; old format: Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20, Listening 17 | AcceptedHome and Paper Edition. |
| PTE Academic | 61 | 59 in each | AcceptedTest centre only; PTE Academic Online not accepted where needed for a visa. |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the listNot on the accepted list. | |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 169 | 162 in each | AcceptedC2 Proficiency 180 overall with 162 in each; B2 First also listed. |
| LanguageCert Academic (in-person and SELT) | 65 | 60 in each | Accepted |
| Oxford International ELLT | 6 | 5 in each | Accepted |
“Undergraduate courses normally require an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components.”
Undergraduate study: accepted English qualifications
Postgraduate taught
Normal postgraduate taught level; some courses ask for a different level, shown on the course page.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | AcceptedIELTS for UKVI and One Skill Retake also listed. Valid 2 years. |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 (taken on or after 21/01/2026) / 88 (taken on or before 20/01/2026) | New format: 4 in each; old format: Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20, Listening 17 | AcceptedHome and Paper Edition. |
| PTE Academic | 65 | 59 in each | AcceptedTest centre only; PTE Academic Online not accepted where needed for a visa. |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the listNot on the accepted list. | |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 176 | 162 in each | AcceptedC2 Proficiency 180 overall with 162 in each; B2 First also listed. |
| LanguageCert Academic (in-person and SELT) | 70 | 60 in each | Accepted |
| Oxford International ELLT | 7 | 5 in each | Accepted |
“Postgraduate taught courses normally require an IELTS (or acceptable equivalent test) with a score of 6.5”
Postgraduate taught study: accepted English qualifications
Postgraduate research
Applies to MRes, MPhil and PhD study.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 (taken on or after 21/01/2026) / 88 (taken on or before 20/01/2026) | New format: 4.5 in each; old format: Reading 22, Writing 22, Speaking 23, Listening 22 | AcceptedHome and Paper Edition. |
| PTE Academic | 65 | 65 in each | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the listNot on the accepted list. | |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 176 | 176 in each | AcceptedC2 Proficiency 180 overall with 176 in each. |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 | 70 in each | Accepted |
| Oxford International ELLT | 7 | 7 in each | Accepted |
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency
- LanguageCert Academic
- Oxford International ELLT and OPSE
- Kaplan Test of English
- Linguaskill General
- Password Skills Plus At Home
- Skills for English (PSI)
- Trinity ISE II
- School qualifications including IGCSE, IB, HKDSE, WAEC and Indian boards
The page says these are not accepted
- PTE Academic Online (where needed for a visa)
“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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