International entry requirements

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.

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

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:

*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

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 a qualification that is specific to your country and, in most cases, this will be either listed above or on the previous page under 'English Language School Qualifications'. There may also 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.

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.

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.