University of Pretoria English Requirements
South Africa
The University of Pretoria (UP) is a multi-campus public research university in Pretoria, South Africa, established in 1908. It is one of Africa's top universities and the largest contact university in South Africa, with over 54,000 students enrolled across nine faculties and the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). UP is ranked among the top 500 universities worldwide and is known for its research output, veterinary science programme, and innovation in engineering, health sciences, and law.
Quick answer
University of Pretoria accepts IELTS Academic, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 80.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 | R 22 · W 22 · S 18 · L 18 |
| IELTS Academic | Unknown | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 90 | R 25 · W 25 · S 20 · L 20 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | min 6.5 each band |
| PTE Academic | No published minimum | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown | |
| Oxford ELLT | No published minimum |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for University of Pretoria?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Pretoria requires TOEFL iBT 80 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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