University of the Highlands and Islands English Requirements
United Kingdom
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a public university in Scotland, serving the Highlands and Islands region. It operates as a federation of colleges and research institutions across multiple campuses and is known for offering flexible learning opportunities including online and distance education. It is the only university based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
Quick answer
University of the Highlands and Islands accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Trinity ISE for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 78 (0–120) and IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 780–120≈41–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | 59 | |
| Cambridge English | 169 | |
| LanguageCert Academic | 65 | |
| Oxford ELLT | 6 | |
| Trinity ISE | 90 |
Sources: uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/el… ↗uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/el… ↗
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 880–120≈4.51–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | 62 | |
| Cambridge English | 176 | |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 | |
| Oxford ELLT | 7 | |
| Trinity ISE | 96 |
Sources: uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/el… ↗uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/el… ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for University of the Highlands and Islands?+
Undergraduate admission to University of the Highlands and Islands requires TOEFL iBT 78 (0–120) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for University of the Highlands and Islands?+
Undergraduate admission to University of the Highlands and Islands requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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