Lancaster University English Requirements
United Kingdom
Lancaster University is a public research university located in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. Established in 1964, it is consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the UK and is highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings. The university is known for its strong research output, collegiate system, and programs across management, science, humanities, and social sciences.
Quick answer
Lancaster 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 86.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 86 | R 18 · W 17 · S 20 · L 17 |
| IELTS Academic | Unknown | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | 176 | min 162 each skill |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 | min 60 each skill |
| Oxford ELLT | 7 | min 5 each skill |
| 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 | 86 | R 18 · W 17 · S 20 · L 17 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | min 5.5 each band |
| PTE Academic | 58 | min 42 each skill |
| Cambridge English | 176 | min 162 each skill |
| 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 Lancaster University?+
Undergraduate admission to Lancaster University requires TOEFL iBT 86 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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