Birmingham Dubai undergraduate levels
From Birmingham Dubai's entry requirements page. Group A is Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Sustainability; Group BBS UG is Business (including Economics); Group B is Psychology, Biomedical, Law and Media. Most tests must be within two years of your course start. The page lists TOEFL twice, on the old 0-120 scale and the new 1-6 iBT scale.
| Test | Group A | Group BBS UG (Business) | Group B |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0, no less than 5.5 in any band | 6.5; 6.5 in writing and speaking, 6.0 in reading and listening | 6.5, no less than 6.0 in any band |
| PTE Academic | 64, no less than 59 in all four skills | 67; 67 in writing and speaking, 64 in reading and listening | 67, no less than 64 in all four skills |
| TOEFL (0-120) | 80; reading 19, listening 19, speaking 21, writing 19 | 88; reading 21, listening 20, speaking 22, writing 22 | 88; reading 21, listening 20, speaking 22, writing 21 |
| TOEFL iBT (1-6) | 4.5, no less than 4 in each skill | 4.5; 4.5 in writing and speaking, 4 in reading and listening | 4.5; 4.5 in any two skills, 4 in the other two |
| Oxford ELLT Global or Digital | 6, no less than 5 in each skill | 7, no less than 7 in speaking and writing | 7, no less than 6 in each skill |
Postgraduate and foundation levels
Postgraduate Group A is Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and Urban Planning; Group B covers Arts, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Government and Policy, Law, Media and Marketing, Physiotherapy and Psychology. Integrated foundation courses need TOEFL 72 (18 listening, 18 reading, 20 speaking, 17 writing). Duolingo is not stated by Birmingham Dubai.
| Test | Integrated foundation | Postgraduate Group A | Postgraduate Group B |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5, at least 5.5 in each band | 6.0, no less than 5.5 in any band | 6.5, no less than 6.0 in any band |
| PTE Academic | Minimum of 59 in all skills | 64, no less than 59 in all four skills | 67, no less than 64 in all four skills |
| TOEFL iBT (1-6) | Not stated | 4.5, no less than 4 in each skill | 4.5; 4.5 in any two skills, 4 in the other two |
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The row is headed "India Standard XII (CBSE/CISCE/West Bengal) in the English language subject", yet its undergraduate figures also name ISC and Maharashtra. For foundation entry, Birmingham Dubai asks Indian students for a 65% average (ICSE, CBSE, West Bengal) or 70% (other boards), and Pakistani students for grade B or 70% in the HSC/Intermediate. A pass in its online Presessional English also meets the requirement.
| Course level | Standard XII English requirement |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Group A | 70% in ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or West Bengal; 75% in other state boards |
| Undergraduate Group BBS UG and Group B | 75% in ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or West Bengal; 80% in other state boards |
| Postgraduate (CBSE, CISCE, West Bengal) | 75% or above |
| Postgraduate (other Indian state boards) | 80% or above |
UAE visa, attestation and equivalency
Birmingham Dubai's visa page says non-GCC international students need a University-sponsored student visa or other visa sponsorship; full-time students get 12 months with annual renewals, while part-time students cannot be sponsored. Foreign school certificates also need UAE attestation and equivalency. Whether CAA or EmSAT English minimums apply is not stated by Birmingham Dubai.
In the UAE, the student residence visa is sponsored by the university. Birmingham Dubai's visa page sets no English score for it; the English bar is the admission requirement above.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Birmingham Dubai programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does Birmingham Dubai need?+
6.0 with no band below 5.5 for Group A (computing, engineering, sustainability), 6.5 with 6.5 in writing and speaking for business, and 6.5 (6.0) for psychology, law and media.
Does Birmingham Dubai accept PTE?+
Yes: 64 with 59 in each skill for Group A, 67 with 64 for Group B, and 67 with 67 in writing and speaking for business. Foundation entry needs 59 in all skills.
Can CBSE students skip IELTS at Birmingham Dubai?+
Yes, with Standard XII English: 70% from ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or West Bengal for Group A, 75% for business and Group B, and 75% for postgraduate.
Does Birmingham Dubai accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not stated by Birmingham Dubai. Its page lists TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Cambridge English and Oxford ELLT.
Can part-time students get a Birmingham Dubai visa?+
No. Birmingham Dubai sponsors student visas for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students only; part-time students need another visa.
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