English Language Requirements
All courses at the University of Dundee are taught in English. You must have a very good standard of English in order to be successful in your academic studies. The UK Visa Immigration (UKVI) also has rules about the level of English required before a visa can be issued in order to study in the UK.
We need to see your English language qualifications. Where possible, you should send a copy of your certificate with your application.
Undergraduate Courses: The IELTS standard of English Language for undergraduate/bachelors courses is typically 6.0 overall. See IELTS equivalents table below for minimum requirements for each of the 4 components. The exceptions are shown lower down the page, with equivalencies across test providers.
Postgraduate Taught: The IELTS standard of English Language for each postgraduate/masters course is shown on the respective course page, under Entry Requirements, the table below shows the equivalents from other test providers.
Postgraduate Research: The IELTS standard of English Language for postgraduate research is typically 6.5 overall. Please check the Research Interest web pages for specific minimum English language requirements as some areas of research require a higher level of English language. See IELTS equivalents table below for minimum requirements for each of the 4 components. The table below shows the equivalents from other test providers.