China (Mainland)
Entry Requirments
Postgraduate: A score of 82% or 3.3 from a well ranked public institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1 while a score of 77% or 2.9 is considered comparable to a UK 2.2. However, we take in to account the subjects studied as well as the institution studied at and so requirements do vary.
English Requirements
You need to demonstrate a required level of English language proficiency to meet the entry requirements for Warwick.
The University of Warwick requires that your English Language capability is of a level that will enable you to succeed on your chosen course of study. All applicants are required to demonstrate their ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English. We have therefore English language requirements based on the following minimum standards.
The following English Language tests have been approved by the University. It should be noted that some departments set specific requirements in one or more component.
All courses have been assigned to one of four English Language Test Bands (A to D). This table indicates the test band assigned to each department/course. A summary of required standards for each band is set out in the table below.
Cambridge Proficiency (CPE)
In order to verify the Cambridge Proficiency (or CPE) online, applicants need to supply their "secret number". The following CPE results apply to courses in all English Bands for tests taken prior to the 1st January 2015.
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Standard CPE offer
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Any Pass grade
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For tests taken following the 1st January 2015, the following CPE results are required:
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Banding
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Standard CPE Offer
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Band A
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180 overall; no component below 170
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Band B
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190 overall; 2 x 170, 2 x 190
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Band C
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200 overall; 2 x 180, 2 x 200
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Band D
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210 overall; 2 x 190, 2 x 210
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IELTS
The following IELTS results are required for each English Language band.
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Banding
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Overall score
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Minimum component scores
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Band A
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6.5
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none below 6.0
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Band B
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7.0
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two at 6.0/6.5 & rest 7.0+
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Band C
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7.5
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two at 6.5/7.0 & rest 7.5+
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Band D
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8.0
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two at 7.0/7.5 & rest 8.0+
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Pearson (Academic) [PTE]
The following Pearson (Academic) results are required for each English Language band.
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Banding
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PTE score
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Band A
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62 (including 51 + in all components)
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Band B
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70 (including 51 + in all components)
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Band C
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75 (including 59 + in all components)
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Band D
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79 (including 70 + in all components)
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TOEFL (iBT)
The following TOEFL (iBT) test results are required for each English language band.
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Banding
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Overall Score
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Minimum component scores
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Band A
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92
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Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 21
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Band B
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100
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Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 21
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Band C
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108
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None below 23
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Band D
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113
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None below 25
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Visa information
Non EEA nationals will require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK for courses longer than 6 months. The Immigration Service is here to help and support you during your application and studies at Warwick.
