Glasgow Caledonian University English Requirements
United Kingdom
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a public university in Glasgow, Scotland, formed in 1993 by the merger of The Queen's College, Glasgow and Glasgow Polytechnic. It is the largest and leading modern university in Scotland, with campuses in Glasgow and London, offering over 100 degree programmes across business, engineering, health sciences, and computing. GCU is known for its strong graduate employability and commitment to social innovation and the common good.
Quick answer
Glasgow Caledonian University accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, OET, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Trinity ISE 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 | 780–120≈41–6 | R 18 · W 17 · S 20 · L 17 |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | 59 | |
| Cambridge English | 169 | |
| LanguageCert Academic | 65 | |
| OET | No published minimum | |
| Oxford ELLT | 6 | |
| Trinity ISE | 130 |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 41–6≈72+0–120 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 780–120≈41–6 | R 18 · W 17 · S 20 · L 17 |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | 59 | |
| Cambridge English | 169 | |
| LanguageCert Academic | 65 | |
| OET | No published minimum | |
| Oxford ELLT | 6 | |
| Trinity ISE | 130 |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Glasgow Caledonian University?+
Undergraduate admission to Glasgow Caledonian 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 Glasgow Caledonian University?+
Undergraduate admission to Glasgow Caledonian University requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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