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Qualification / Country of Study English Language Requirement

(Subject to approval)

IELTS

An overall band score of 6.5 or above in the IELTS Academic Module, with no less than 6.0 in both the Writing and Speaking components, achieved in the same attempt. The test must be taken within 2 years prior to start of your programme (September 1).

Note:
The IELTS Indicator (home edition) / IELTS Online is not accepted to fulfill the English language requirement.

TOEFL

For tests taken on or after January 21, 2026:

An overall score of 5.0 or above in the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT), with no less than 5.0 in both the Writing and Speaking components, achieved in the same attempt.


For tests taken before January 21, 2026:

An overall score of 95 or above in the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT), with no less than 5.0 in both the Writing and Speaking components, achieved in the same attempt, under the legacy TOEFL iBT scoring scale. 

The test must be taken within 2 years prior to start of your programme (September 1).

Note:
The TOEFL ITP, TOEFL ITP Plus and TOEFL Home Edition tests are not accepted to fulfill the English language requirement.

International Baccalaureate

(a) Grade 5 in English Language A (HL/SL);

(b) Grade 6 in English Language B (HL/SL)

Note:
“Higher Level” is abbreviated as “HL”, and “Standard Level” as “SL.”

GCE

(a) Grade B or Grade 6 or above in English Language at GCSE or GCE O Level;

(b) Grade  B or Grade 6 or above in English First Language with Speaking and Listening component at IGCSE; or

(c) Grade C or above in English Language or English Literature at GCE AS Level or A Level

Note:
General Paper is not accepted.

SAT

Section score of 610 or above in the Reading and Writing section of the SAT, achieved in the same attempt.

For applicants currently enrolled in, or who have completed at least one year of, a bachelor’s or higher degree programme Successful completion of at least one year of full-time study in a bachelor’s or higher degree programme at a recognized university where the language of instruction and/or examination is English
Australia

(a) Band 2 or above in a 2-unit English course in Australian Higher School Certificate;

(b) SA or above in a 4-credit English subject in Queensland Certificate of Education;

(c) C or above in a 20-credit Stage 2 English course in South Australian Certificate of Education;

(d) 30 or above in a 3- or 4-unit English course in Victorian Certificate of Education; or

(e) C or above in a Year 12 English course in Western Australian Certificate of Education

Canada A final score of 80% or above in English at Grade 12 level in the Canadian high school curriculum
HKDSE Level 3 or above in English Language
India A score of 90% or above in English at Grade 12 level in All India Senior School Certificate Examination / Indian School Certificate Examination/  Higher / Higher School Certificate
Malaysia Grade C or above in English Language in SPM; or
Grade B4 or above in Senior English Language in UEC-Senior
New Zealand

NCEA Literacy
10 credits at Level 2 or above*, made up of:
5 credits in reading
5 credits in writing

*For lists of approved subjects and the levels required for the University Entrance Requirements, please visit the NZQA website

 

Russia A score of 80 or above in English in Russian Unified State Exam (Единыйгосударственный экзамен, ЕГЭ, Yediniy gosudarstvenniy ekzamen, EGE)
Singapore

(a) Grade C or above in H1 General Paper in Singapore GCE A-level; or

(b) Grade C or above in Knowledge and Inquiry

Sri Lanka Credit in English Language in Sri Lankan Ordinary Level examination
Scotland Grade A or above in English Language at Scottish Higher; or
Grade C or above in English Language at Scottish Advanced Scottish Higher