Cardiff University

Applicants whose native language is not English must verify their linguistic proficiency through approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT):

• IELTS Academic: Generally a minimum overall score of 6.5 to 7.0 with no individual component score below 5.5 or 6.0 depending on the rigorousness of the program.
• TOEFL iBT: Typically requires an overall score between 90 and 100 with designated minimums for listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
• PTE Academic: Accepted widely across departments with corresponding score thresholds matching overall English standard benchmarks.