Bradford, UK
University of Bradford: English test requirements
Bradford states one standard English requirement for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses and says individual course pages may ask for more. It also accepts its own BASALT test and, for 2026 entrants, several online tests including Duolingo.
Checked on 31 Oct 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 6.0
TOEFL iBT
UG 80
PG 80
PTE Academic
UG 62
PG 62
Duolingo English Test
UG 110
PG 110
Undergraduate
Standard University requirement; the course page can set a higher level. Online tests are listed for 2026 entrants entering degree-level programmes.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | no sub-test below 5.5 | AcceptedThe page marks this as the standard requirement; some courses ask for more. IELTS Academic Online is accepted for 2026 entrants at degree level. |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 | Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, Speaking 20 (Student visa) | AcceptedTOEFL iBT Home Edition: tests taken after 1 Jan 2026 need 4.5 overall with at least 4 in each sub-test; tests before need 80 overall with at least 72 in each sub-test. The main TOEFL entry (80 overall; R18 W17 L17 S20) applies if a Student visa is needed. Not for foundation years or English courses. |
| PTE Academic | 62 | no sub-test below 59 | AcceptedDegree-level programmes only. |
| Duolingo English Test | 110 | at least 100 in each of the four subscores | Only in some casesListed under online tests accepted for 2026 entrants entering degree-level programmes. |
“The standard University requirement is 6.0* with no sub-test less than 5.5 (or equivalent) on IELTS, or on the university's own entry test BASALT.”
English language requirements
Postgraduate
Standard University requirement; the course page can set a higher level. The page does not give a separate postgraduate table.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | no sub-test below 5.5 | AcceptedThe page marks this as the standard requirement; some courses ask for more. IELTS Academic Online is accepted for 2026 entrants at degree level. |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 | Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, Speaking 20 (Student visa) | AcceptedTOEFL iBT Home Edition: tests taken after 1 Jan 2026 need 4.5 overall with at least 4 in each sub-test; tests before need 80 overall with at least 72 in each sub-test. The main TOEFL entry (80 overall; R18 W17 L17 S20) applies if a Student visa is needed. Not for foundation years or English courses. |
| PTE Academic | 62 | no sub-test below 59 | AcceptedDegree-level programmes only. |
| Duolingo English Test | 110 | at least 100 in each of the four subscores | Only in some casesListed under online tests accepted for 2026 entrants entering degree-level programmes. |
Other tests the university lists
- BASALT (Bradford own test): 6.0 overall, 5.5 each
- LanguageCert Academic Online: 65 overall, 60 each
- LanguageCert ESOL SELT B2: 148 overall, 33 each
- Oxford ELLT: 6 overall, 5 each
- Trinity ISE II Distinction or ISE III Pass
- PSI Skills for English SELT: Pass with Merit
- Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency grade C or above
The page says these are not accepted
- TOEIC
- LanguageCert B2 Communicator version
“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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