University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for City St George's, University of London?

City St George's, University of London sets IELTS on each course page. Computer Science BSc asks for 6.0 with 6.0 in every component, International Politics BSc 6.5 with 6.0, Law LLB 7.0 with 6.0 and MSc Data Science 6.5 with 6.0. City accepts IELTS Online and One Skill Retake, and PTE Academic taken in person. Duolingo is not on its list of accepted tests.
  • Checked against official sources · 8 October 2026
  • 4 sections
  • IELTS

City St George's IELTS on course pages

These Clerkenwell campus course pages were read on 8 October 2026. Medical courses at the Tooting campus use separate English groups.

CourseLevelIELTSPTE Academic on the course page
Computer Science BScUndergraduate6.0, 6.0 in writing and all other componentsNot stated on the course page
International Politics BScUndergraduate6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component59, minimum 59 in each component
Law LLBUndergraduate7.0, minimum 6.0 in all components65 or better
MSc Data SciencePostgraduate6.5, no less than 6.0 in any componentNot stated on the course page

PTE and other tests City accepts

City's entry requirements page accepts IELTS from all test centres, IELTS Online and One Skill Retake, and says it cannot accept tests or qualifications beyond its list, which does not include Duolingo. Tests must be no more than two years old when the CAS is generated. PTE Academic Online is not accepted, and Student visa applicants need at least 59 in all four PTE subtests.

City's central PTE table and its course pages disagree. The table asks 62 in each skill for IELTS 6.5 courses and 69 for 7.0, while the International Politics page lists PTE 59 and the Law LLB page PTE 65. Confirm your PTE score with City admissions before you book.

IELTS level on the course pagePTE Academic (central table)Oxford ELLT
5.554 overall and in each skill5, 5 in each skill
6.060 overall and in each skill6, 5 in each skill
6.562 overall and in each skill7, 6 in each skill
7.069 overall and in each skill8, 7 in each skill

Know your target? Check where you stand

Take a free AI-scored IELTS mock and see your score per skill before you book the real test. Free account, no card.

Take a free scored IELTS mock →

Indian and Nigerian applicants

City accepts these school results if taken no more than five years before the CAS is generated. Its Indian Class XII row names only the CBSE and ISC boards, so other state boards are not stated by City. School routes for Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh are not stated by City on the pages read.

QualificationIELTS 5.5 to 6.5 coursesIELTS 7.0 courses
Indian Class XII English (CBSE or ISC)70% in each skill75% in each skill
WAEC West African Senior School CertificateC6 for 5.5, C5 for 6.0 and 6.5C4

Deposits and the Student visa

City's postgraduate application page says that to accept an offer you pay a non-refundable deposit, though a small number of courses do not require one. A pre-sessional English course run by City itself is not stated on the pages read.

For a Student visa, UK Visas and Immigration asks for English at CEFR B2 for degree-level study and B1 below degree level, per gov.uk. At degree level, gov.uk adds, your university can assess your English itself and may ask you to take a different test.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your City St George's programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

Does City St George's accept PTE?+

Yes, in person only. Visa applicants need at least 59 in each subtest. Course pages list PTE 59 for International Politics and 65 for Law, while the central table lists 62 for IELTS 6.5 and 69 for 7.0.

Does City St George's accept Duolingo?+

Duolingo is not on City's list of accepted tests, and City says it cannot accept tests beyond that list.

Does City St George's accept IELTS Online?+

Yes. City accepts IELTS from all test centres, IELTS Online and IELTS One Skill Retake.

Can Indian students study at City St George's without IELTS?+

Yes, with Class XII English from CBSE or ISC at 70% in each skill for IELTS 5.5 to 6.5 courses, or 75% for 7.0 courses, taken within five years.

What IELTS do I need for Law at City St George's?+

The Law LLB page asks for IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.

Keep reading

Related

Verified against the linked official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.

© 2026 BandLadder. Written and checked by the BandLadder team. You may quote or cite this page with credit to BandLadder and a link to it; republishing it in full needs our written permission. Content use policy

Take a free scored IELTS mock