Study In UK
UK – At a Glance
| Capital: | London |
| Largest City: | London |
| Major Cities: | Glasgow |
| National Language: | English |
| Ethnic Group: | British |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Area (KM): | 242495 |
| Population (Million): | 67m |
| Density (Per KM): | 270 |
| GDP (Billion Doller): | 3.1 trillion |
| Currency: | Pound Sterling |
| Time Zone (Like UTC +6:00): | 0 |
UK – At a Glance
Most university in UK require to have at least 60% score in their recent exam to apply for any courses. In addition they also require to have some level of English proficiency to prove they can study in English.
Since English is the primary language of instruction in the UK, students applying from a non-English speaking country need to demonstrate English proficiency through an English language test as part of the admission process. Standardized
English language tests evaluate students on their reading, listening, speaking and writing skills. The following tests are commonly accepted for entry into degree-level courses:
- International English-Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic and UKVI
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT)
- Trinity College’s Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
- English Language GCSE, A-Level or IB
Language test scores required for admission vary by institution and by program. Some institutions only look at the overall scores, while others have cut-offs for scores in each of the four skills sections. Typically, students applying to an undergraduate course need:
- IELTS scores between 5.5 and 6.5 (usually 6.0), with no band less than 5.5 or 6.0
- TOEFL (internet-based test, iBT) scores between 60.0 and 90.0 overall
- PTE Academic score between 50 to 64 overall
- CAE or CPE score between 169 to 176 overall, with no less than 169 in each category