Worcester, UK
University of Worcester: English test requirements
Worcester publishes one set of English test scores for undergraduate study and a higher set for postgraduate study (IELTS 6.0 and 6.5). Some courses ask for more because of professional accreditation or registration.
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 4.0 / 76
PG 4.5 / 86
PTE Academic
UG 59
PG 63
Duolingo English Test
UG Not on the list
PG Not on the list
Undergraduate
One set of scores for undergraduate entry. Applicants needing a Student visa for a pre-degree course (such as pre-sessional or international foundation) must take IELTS for UKVI at an approved centre. Nationals of, or degree holders from, listed majority English-speaking countries may not need a test.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | no less than 5.5 in each component | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.0 (tests on or after 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 76 (tests before 21 Jan 2026, 0-120) | 1-6: no less than 4.0 in each component; 0-120: Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17 | Accepted |
| PTE Academic | 59 | no less than 59 in each component | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the listNot mentioned on the page. | |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) | 169 | no less than 160 in each section | AcceptedThe page also lists Cambridge C2 Proficiency (minimum 180) and Cambridge B2 First (169 overall, no less than 160 in each component). |
| LanguageCert Academic | 65 | no less than 60 in each component | AcceptedSELT and non-UKVI versions taken at test centres. |
| Oxford International English Test | 6 | no less than 5 in each component | AcceptedGlobal (test centre) version accepted for all countries; digital version only for UKVI-designated low-risk countries. |
| Trinity ISE | ISE II Pass or 80 | Pass or 80 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | AcceptedSkills for English (SELT) also listed: B2 pass in each component. |
“Some courses may require a higher score for professional accreditation or registration.”
English language requirements (international applicants, UG and PG)
Postgraduate
One set of scores for postgraduate entry, higher than undergraduate. Cambridge B2 First is not accepted at this level.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | no less than 5.5 in each component | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 (tests on or after 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 86 (tests before 21 Jan 2026, 0-120) | 1-6: no less than 4.0 in each component; 0-120: Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17 | Accepted |
| PTE Academic | 63 | no less than 63 in each component | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the listNot mentioned on the page. | |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) | 176 | no less than 160 in each section | AcceptedCambridge C2 Proficiency also listed (minimum 180). Cambridge B2 First not accepted at postgraduate level. |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 | no less than 60 in each component | AcceptedSELT and non-UKVI versions taken at test centres. |
| Oxford International English Test | 7 | no less than 5 in each component | AcceptedGlobal (test centre) version accepted for all countries; digital version only for UKVI-designated low-risk countries. |
| Trinity ISE | ISE II, 90 overall | Merit (90) in two skills and Pass (80) in two skills | AcceptedSkills for English (SELT) also listed: B2 pass with merit in each component. |
“Postgraduate courses usually require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any component)”
English language requirements (international applicants, UG and PG)
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency
- Cambridge B2 First (undergraduate only)
- Skills for English (SELT)
- Trinity ISE
- LanguageCert Academic
- Oxford International English Test
The page says these are not accepted
- Cambridge B2 First (postgraduate)
- Oxford International English Test digital version (outside UKVI low-risk countries)
“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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