University of Portsmouth English Requirements
United Kingdom
The University of Portsmouth is a public university located in Portsmouth, on the south coast of England. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and is known for its strong employability outcomes and industry connections. The university hosts a diverse international student community and provides pathway programs through International College Portsmouth (ICP).
Quick answer
University of Portsmouth accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Trinity ISE, Duolingo English Test, and Oxford ELLT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 79 and IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | R 18 · W 17 · S 20 · L 17 |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | min 5.5 each band |
| PTE Academic | 62 | min 59 each skill |
| Cambridge English | 169 | min 162 each skill |
| Oxford ELLT | No published minimum | |
| 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 | 91 | R 20 · W 20 · S 21 · L 19 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | min 6 each band |
| PTE Academic | 65 | min 62 each skill |
| Cambridge English | 176 | min 169 each skill |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for University of Portsmouth?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Portsmouth requires TOEFL iBT 79 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for University of Portsmouth?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Portsmouth requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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