Arts University Bournemouth English Requirements
United Kingdom
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a specialist arts university located in Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom, established in 1880. It is ranked as the #2 art and design specialist university in the country (The Times Good University Guide and The Guardian University Guide 2026) and offers courses in art, design, architecture, media, film, and performance at foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degree levels. AUB's research degrees are awarded in partnership with University of the Arts London.
Quick answer
Arts University Bournemouth accepts IELTS Academic, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Trinity ISE, and Cambridge English for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 4.5 (1–6) and IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.51–6≈86+0–120 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 800–120≈41–6 | R 18 · W 18 · S 19 · L 18 |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | 64 | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum | |
| Oxford ELLT | 6 | |
| Trinity ISE | 90 |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 51–6≈95+0–120 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 920–120≈4.51–6 | R 19 · W 19 · S 20 · L 19 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | 70 | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown | |
| Oxford ELLT | 7 | |
| Trinity ISE | 97 |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Arts University Bournemouth?+
Undergraduate admission to Arts University Bournemouth requires TOEFL iBT 4.5 (1–6) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Arts University Bournemouth?+
Undergraduate admission to Arts University Bournemouth requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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