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University of Birmingham English Requirements

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United Kingdom

The University of Birmingham, founded in 1900 by royal charter, is the original 'redbrick' university and a founding member of the Russell Group. Located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, it is a major research-intensive university with a global reputation, counting 10 Nobel laureates among its staff and alumni. The university also operates a campus in Dubai.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

University of Birmingham accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Trinity ISE, Duolingo English Test, and LanguageCert Academic for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

Undergraduate English requirements at University of Birmingham vary by program or college; there is no single university-wide minimum. Check the specific program you're applying to.

Graduate requirements

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

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBTUnknown
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishUnknown
Trinity ISENo published minimum

Sources: birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/ap…

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