University of Oxford English Requirements
United Kingdom
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England, and the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is consistently ranked among the world's top universities and is known for its tutorial-based teaching system, research excellence across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, and notable alumni including numerous prime ministers and Nobel laureates.
Quick answer
University of Oxford accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and Trinity ISE for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 110 (0–120) and IELTS Academic 7.5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 1100–120≈5.51–6 | R 24 · W 24 · S 25 · L 22 |
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | |
| PTE Academic | 76 | min 66 each skill |
| Cambridge English | 191 | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 1000–120≈51–6 | R 24 · W 24 · S 25 · L 22 |
| IELTS Academic | 7 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | 185 |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for University of Oxford?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Oxford requires TOEFL iBT 110 (0–120) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for University of Oxford?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Oxford requires IELTS Academic 7.5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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