What is the English language requirement for Bangor University for international students?

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Anurag Pal
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International students whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. The English language requirements for Indian students are as follows:

Level of study

Eligibility

Undergraduate

  • 70% in English subject in Class 12 for all Central and State Boards (except Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh or Himachal Pradesh)
  • If less than this, IELTS is required
  • For students from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh or Himachal Pradesh State Boards, IELTS or equivalent is mandatory

Postgraduate

  • 70% in English (From all central and state boards except Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh or Himachal Pradesh
  • A medium of instruction (MOI) letter, within 3 years of graduation
  • If Class 12 English marks are below 70% or not provided, MOI will not be accepted.
  • If MOI is older than 3 years, IELTS or equivalent is required

Minimum IELTS Requirement

Level of study

Minimum Score

International Year Zero

5.5

International Year 1

5.5

Undergraduate

Overall 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill

Postgraduate

Overall 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill

PhD / Research

Overall 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill

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