Is there any mandatory test for UK universities? What is the process to apply in UK universities?
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Hi, will depend on what you want to study. Apart from medicine and law there are no mandatory tests. However you must take the IELTS for UKVI to meet the English language requirements, this won't be waived off. To apply to UK universities you must apply via the UCAS common admission portal. Every university and programme has their requirements and deadlines listed on the UCAS website. Please check the portal and apply accordingly. All the best for the same.
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