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Queen Margaret University English Requirements

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Queen Margaret University (QMU) is a public university located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It traces its origins to the Edinburgh School of Cookery and Domestic Economy founded in 1875 and gained university status in 2007. QMU is known for its focus on health, rehabilitation, education, business, and the creative industries, and has a significant international student population representing over 80 countries.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Queen Margaret University accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Trinity ISE for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need IELTS Academic 6.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBTNo published minimum
IELTS Academic6min 5.5 each band
PTE AcademicNo published minimum
Cambridge EnglishNo published minimum
LanguageCert AcademicNo published minimum
Oxford ELLTNo published minimum
Trinity ISENo published minimum

Sources: qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/e…

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBTNo published minimum
IELTS Academic6.5min 6 each band
PTE AcademicNo published minimum
Cambridge EnglishNo published minimum
LanguageCert AcademicNo published minimum
Oxford ELLTNo published minimum
Trinity ISENo published minimum

Sources: qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/e…

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Frequently asked questions

What IELTS Academic score do I need for Queen Margaret University?+

Undergraduate admission to Queen Margaret University requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.

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Requirements are read from Queen Margaret University's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.