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 Cambridge English, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, TOEFL iBT, Trinity ISE, and PTE Academic for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | No published minimum | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum | |
| LanguageCert Academic | No published minimum | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
Sources: northumbria.ac.uk/international/english-langu… ↗corp-uat-ca.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northu… ↗
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | No published minimum | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum | |
| LanguageCert Academic | No published minimum | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
Sources: northumbria.ac.uk/international/english-langu… ↗corp-uat-ca.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northu… ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Northumbria University?+
Undergraduate admission to Northumbria University requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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