International Entry Requirements
University general entry requirements
To join us at the University of Huddersfield, you need to meet our academic and English language entry requirements. Details of the general entry requirements can be found on the course pages on our website, and is important that you check that you meet the academic entry requirements before applying.
International specific entry requirements
Select your country from the list below to see the specific entry requirements listed for your country.
For students whose first language is not English, the University requires a recognised qualification in English language before you can begin your degree course. You'll find details of our English language entry requirements further down this page.
English language requirements
English language requirements for any degree:
The University has formal requirements for all applicants. These are normally English Language qualifications which we recognise as meeting our entry criteria. Requirements may vary between programmes, and you are advised to check these carefully when going through course listings.
The table on the following tab sets out the main qualifications we recognise and the levels that are normally required for admission. It is intended as general guidance only - the offer of a place, if it includes an English Language condition, will specify the level of English that you are required to meet.
The University of Huddersfield is pleased to accept a Pass in all four elements at the Proficiency Level of the Ascentis Anglia ESOL Language qualification as meeting the University’s English Language requirements for students from the EU.
If you don’t yet meet these requirements, you may be eligible to join one of our Pre Sessional English Programmes on campus.
Applicants from a Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) will normally be considered to have met our English requirements:
Please note that we will not normally waive the English Language requirement for speakers of other languages who have completed a programme of study taught in English in their home countries.
English language qualification table
The below qualifications will be accepted as meeting the English language requirements.
|
Test |
Standard required score |
Validity |
|---|---|---|
|
Cambridge English Advanced |
Grade C |
No expiry |
|
IELTS (Academic) Online test is not accepted |
6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element. |
2 years |
|
One Skill Re-take |
6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 |
2 years |
|
TOEFL |
87 overall (Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 21) |
2 years |
|
Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE) Home Edition is not accepted |
Overall - 66 Listening – 59 minimum Reading – 59 minimum Writing – 59 minimum Speaking - 59 minimum |
2 years |
|
GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level |
Grade C |
No expiry |
|
International Baccalaureate |
Must have completed the Diploma with English at Higher Level |
No expiry |
|
WEAC/NECO |
C6 or above |
No expiry |
|
PSI Skills for English: SELT |
Merit Overall, and no component lower than B2 pass level. |
2 Years |
|
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE II B2) |
Merit Overall, and no component lower than a pass. |
2 Years |
|
Language Cert International |
65 overall, and no component lower than 60. |
2 Years |
|
Password Skills Plus |
6.0 overall, and no component lower than 5.5. |
2 Years |
|
Oxford ELLT* Global and Digital |
6 overall, and no component lower than 5. |
2 Years |
Booking Oxford ELLT
*As a University of Huddersfield applicant, you receive a discounted test price when booking through the links below. Use the discount code HUD25 to secure your test for £90.
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Pre sessional English Programmes
Explore our Pre Sessional English Programmes if you do not currently meet the University's English language requirements.
Preparation programmes for entry to degree courses
If you do not currently meet the University's entry requirements, you may be able to study for a preparation programme through the International Study Centre.