What are the English language requirements of the University of Hertfordshire?

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Chandra Shekhar | Contributor-Level 9

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International students are required to submit their English language proficiency test scores to show that they have a specified level of English language ability. The below table shows, the University of Hertfordshire English language requirements for international students:

Test	Minimum score
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) for UG 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) for PG
Pearson Test of English (PTE)	51 (with no less than 42 in any band) for UG 58 (with no less than 42 in any one band) for PG
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)	72 for UG 79 for PG
Note: IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL tests are valid for 2 years and must be valid up to the date the CAS (Certificate of Acceptance for Studies) is issued.

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