The Open University English Requirements
United Kingdom
The Open University is a public research university based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, and is the largest university in the UK for undergraduate education by enrolment. It is known for its distance and online learning model, open-access admissions philosophy, and widening participation in higher education. Most undergraduate modules have no formal entry requirements, while postgraduate and research programmes have degree and English-language proficiency requirements.
Quick answer
The Open University accepts CAEL, Cambridge English, CELPIP General, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, Linguaskill, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Trinity ISE for international admission.
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 | Unknown | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum | |
| CAEL | No published minimum | |
| CELPIP General | No published minimum | |
| Linguaskill | No published minimum | |
| Oxford ELLT | No published minimum |
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