Does the University of Surrey require IELTS?

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Akanksha Malhotra | Contributor-Level 10

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For 2023, the University of Surrey is accepting IELTS scores. The minimum score required for IELTS varies from course to course. The university also accepts TOEFL / Duolingo scores. Usually, the University of Surrey does not require IELTS for Indians who want to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at the University of Surrey. Surrey University is able to accept 70% in Class 12 Board exam English from CBSE / ISC boards and 80% in Class 12 board exam English from majority of Indian state boards. However, note that this does not apply to every Indian state board and the university has the right to ask for IELTS or any other

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