University of Sunderland English Requirements
United Kingdom
The University of Sunderland is a public research university located in Sunderland, North East England, with additional campuses in London and Hong Kong. Established in 1901 as a teacher training college, it gained university status in 1992 and is known for its strong focus on teaching quality, professional education, and international student support. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, business, sciences, nursing, and engineering.
Quick answer
University of Sunderland accepts Cambridge C2 Proficiency, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, Trinity ISE, CAEL, Cambridge English, CELPIP General, LanguageCert Academic, Linguaskill, Oxford ELLT, and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | No published minimum | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | min 5.5 each band |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| CAEL | No published minimum | |
| Cambridge C2 Proficiency | No published minimum | |
| CELPIP General | No published minimum | |
| LanguageCert Academic | No published minimum | |
| Linguaskill | No published minimum | |
| Oxford ELLT | No published minimum | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
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Graduate requirements
Each graduate and professional school at University of Sunderland sets its own English test requirements; there is no single university-wide graduate minimum. Check the specific school or program you're applying to.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS Academic score do I need for University of Sunderland?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Sunderland requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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