Bournemouth University English Requirements
United Kingdom
Bournemouth University is a public university located in Bournemouth, England, with its main campus situated in neighbouring Poole. Founded in 1992 with origins dating back to the early 1900s, it has over 17,000 students including more than 3,000 international students. The university is known for programs in media, business, hospitality, and technology, and received a silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework in 2023.
Quick answer
Bournemouth University accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, Trinity ISE, and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 4 (1–6) and IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 41–6≈72+0–120 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 600–120≈3.51–6 | R 8 · W 18 · S 16 · L 7 |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | 59 | |
| Cambridge English | 169 | |
| LanguageCert Academic | 65 | |
| Oxford ELLT | 6 | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | 59 | |
| Cambridge English | 169 | |
| LanguageCert Academic | 65 | |
| Oxford ELLT | 6 | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
Sources: bournemouth.ac.uk/study/international/interna… ↗bournemouth.ac.uk/study/international/interna… ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Bournemouth University?+
Undergraduate admission to Bournemouth University requires TOEFL iBT 4 (1–6) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Bournemouth University?+
Undergraduate admission to Bournemouth University requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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