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, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Trinity ISE for international admission.
Undergraduate requirements
Undergraduate English requirements at Bournemouth University vary by program or college; there is no single university-wide minimum. Check the specific program you're applying to.
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | R 8 · W 18 · S 16 · L 7 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | min 5.5 each band |
| PTE Academic | 66 | min 59 each skill |
| Cambridge English | 176 | min 162 each skill |
| Oxford ELLT | 7 | min 5 each skill |
Sources: bournemouth.ac.uk/study/international/interna… ↗bournemouth.ac.uk/study/international/interna… ↗
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