What is the IELTS requirement for UEA?
IELTS minimum score with the minimum score in other equivalent tests such as TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo are given below for the UEA admissions:
Tests | Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
|---|---|---|
IELTS | Overall 6.0, with a minimum 5.5 in each component | Overall 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in only two components and 6.0 in the others |
PTE | 64 overall, with a minimum of 59 in each component | 64 overall, with a minimum of 59 in two components and 64 in the others |
TOEFL iBT | 79, with:
| 79, with:
|
Duolingo | Overall 115, with a minimum of 100 in each component | Overall 115, with a minimum of 100 in two components only and 115 in the others |
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No, students can also submit valid scores in other English language tests like TOEFL, PTE Academic, or Duolingo. Given below are the minimum test score requirements for international students at GBS UAE.
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