Northumbria University English Requirements
United Kingdom
Northumbria University is a UK Top 40 university (Complete University Guide 2026) located in Newcastle upon Tyne, with additional campuses in London and Amsterdam. It is a research-rich, business-focused institution with a diverse community of approximately 34,500 students from over 140 countries, and is known for its professional and employment-focused programs.
Quick answer
Northumbria University accepts IELTS Academic, Cambridge English, Duolingo English Test, LanguageCert Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Trinity ISE for international admission.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | No published minimum | |
| IELTS Academic | Unknown | |
| PTE Academic | No published minimum | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum | |
| LanguageCert Academic | No published minimum | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
Graduate requirements
Each graduate and professional school at Northumbria University sets its own English test requirements; there is no single university-wide graduate minimum. Check the specific school or program you're applying to.
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Start practicing freeRequirements are read from Northumbria University's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.