International entry requirements
Liverpool has a long history of welcoming international students to its community.
To help ease your journey, we have compiled some country specific information for you so that you may better understand our entry requirements and who you can contact in Liverpool for extra advice and support.
English language requirements.
For those starting at Liverpool John Moores University in 2021, due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 we will also consider the following as evidence of English Language proficiency for this intake:
- TOEFL IBT ‘Home’ Test
- Pearson Versant English Placement Test
- Language Cert ESOL
- IELTS Indicator
LJMU reserves the right to change the evidence it will accept for English Language proficiency, the information on this page should be used as guidance only.
English Language Proficiency Tests
The tests listed below are valid where they are taken no more than two years before the start date of your chosen programme of study. Component scores must be met fully through one sitting of the test; we cannot combine scores from multiple certificates.
The following scores are the minimum required for entry at LJMU. Some courses do require a higher score. This will be clearly stated on your offer letter.
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Qualification |
Grade required |
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IELTS (register here) |
6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component |
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TOEFL IB (register here) |
78 Overall with R18, W17, L17, S20 |
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Pearson PTE (register here) |
61 Overall with 59 in each sub-skill |
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Cambridge CPE (register here) |
Grade C |
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Cambridge CAE (register here) |
Grade C or Minimum of 169 with no skill less than 162 |
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Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level IV (more information here) |
Pass in all Skills |
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Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III (more information here) |
Pass in all Skills |
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Language Cert (register here) |
To be confirmed |
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NCUK English Language Test (visit NCUK to register) |
Password score of 6.0 |
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Password (register here) |
6.0 |
International School Qualifications
The qualifications listed below are valid where they are taken no more than 4 years* before the start date of your chosen programme of study.
*This is except for Indian qualifications and WASSCE, which are valid for 6 years.
Please note that the grades listed are equivalent to IELTS with 6.0 overall** and a minimum of 5.5 in each component
**Selected programmes require grades equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall
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Qualification |
Requirement |
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Botswana (BGCSE) |
Grade C |
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Brunei-Cambridge Certificate Education (CIE) |
Grade C |
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Cameroon O Level |
Grade B |
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Hong Kong (HKDSE) |
Grade 4 |
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Hong Kong (HKALE) |
Grade D |
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India Standard XII English (CBSE and CISCE) |
70% |
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India (Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka) |
70% |
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India Standard XII English (CBSE and CISCE) - please note that this qualification is not accepted for students from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan, who must provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as IELTS for UKVI. |
70% |
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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) |
Grade C |
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Malawi (MSCE) |
English 4 |
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Malaysia (1119) |
Grade C/6 |
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Norway (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) |
Grade 4 |
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Singapore O Level |
Grade B |
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Singapore A Level |
Grade D |
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Singapore Integrated Programme (Literature in English H2 or English Language and Linguistics H2 |
Grade D |
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South Africa (NSC) |
Level 5 |
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Tanzania Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
Grade C in English |
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Uganda Certificate of Education |
Grade 6 in English |
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Zimbabwe Cambridge School Certificate / Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) |
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West African Examination Council Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) |
C6 |
Do I need to provide evidence of my English language ability?
Applicants who are nationals of one of the following countries and have completed high school or three years of education in their home country, will normally be exempt from providing additional evidence of their English language ability:
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*The University reserves the right to ask for additional evidence of English language if we have concerns about an applicant’s level of English
For further information, contact internationaladmissions@ljmu.ac.uk
English language
All international applicants must have an internationally recognised English language qualification, such as IELTS (International English Language Testing Service), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or TOEFL iBT. There may be some exceptions to this requirement if you are from a majority English speaking country, in which case, a recent high school diploma or equivalent may be sufficient.
There may be other English language qualifications we can accept, depending on the exam board and period of time in which they were achieved. If you are unsure if you are in receipt of a suitable English language qualification and would like us to consider it, please attach the relevant documents to your application and we will assess this for you.
Scholarships
Undergraduate
Generous undergraduate scholarships are available to exceptional new students joining the University each year, including students progressing from the LJMU International Study Centre. Take a look at the eligibility criteria and application details.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate scholarships are available to exceptional new students joining the University each year, including students progressing from the LJMU International Study Centre. The Scholarships take the form of full or partial tuition fee waivers. Take a look at the eligibility criteria and application details.
Meet us in your country
Throughout the academic year, we frequently travel to other countries to visit students interested in pursuing their education in the UK. We may be visiting a city near you in the coming months, so be sure to keep up to date with our travel plans in our events pages. There, you will also find a list of contacts in our recruitment team who would be happy to discuss your study options with you.
