Cardiff University English Requirements
United Kingdom
Cardiff University is a public research university located in Cardiff, Wales, and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. Founded in 1883, it is the only university in Wales that is a member of the Russell Group and is known for its strong research output across disciplines including medicine, journalism, engineering, and business.
Quick answer
Cardiff University accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Trinity ISE for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 88 and IELTS Academic 6.5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 88 | min 20 each skill |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | min 5.5 each band |
| PTE Academic | 69 | min 59 each skill |
| Cambridge English | 176 | |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 | min 60 each skill |
| Oxford ELLT | 7 | min 5 each skill |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 88 | min 20 each skill |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | min 5.5 each band |
| PTE Academic | 69 | min 59 each skill |
| Cambridge English | 176 | |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 | min 60 each skill |
| Oxford ELLT | 7 | min 5 each skill |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Cardiff University?+
Undergraduate admission to Cardiff University requires TOEFL iBT 88 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Cardiff University?+
Undergraduate admission to Cardiff University requires IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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