Richmond minimum scores
From Richmond's undergraduate admissions page, postgraduate admissions page and MBA page. The IELTS, TOEFL and PTE Home Editions are not accepted for undergraduate entry. The TOEFL rows split at 21 January 2026, when the new TOEFL scale began.
| Level | Academic IELTS | PTE | TOEFL iBT before 21 Jan 2026 | TOEFL iBT from 21 Jan 2026 | Cambridge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.0, 5.5 in each | 60, 55 in each | 79; L17 R18 W17 S20 | 4.5, 4.0 in each | 169, 162 in each |
| Master's (direct entry) and MBA | 6.5, 6.0 in each | 65, 60 in each | 92; L21 R22 W21 S23 | 5.0, 4.5 in each | 176, 169 in each |
| MSc with Preparatory Semester | 6.0, 5.5 in each | 60, 55 in each | 79; L17 R18 W17 S20 | 4.5, 4.0 in each | 169, 162 in each |
Class 12, WAEC and other routes
The Preparatory Semester route covers MSc Applied Computer Science (conversion), MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc International Business Management and MSc Digital Marketing and Data Analytics.
Richmond's alternative qualifications tables accept Indian Year 12 English at 70% overall. For undergraduate entry all boards count except Punjab and Haryana; for postgraduate entry only CBSE and ISC count. WASSCE English at C6 is accepted for both, and Pakistan has no school-English route listed. These country-specific English waivers are valid for two years.
Nationals of a UKVI majority English-speaking country, and applicants who completed an undergraduate programme in the UK, do not need to provide a test for postgraduate study.
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Visa note
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 Richmond programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Richmond American University London publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Richmond American University London need?+
Academic IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component for undergraduate study, and 6.5 with 6.0 in each for master's and the MBA.
Can I join a Richmond master's with IELTS 6.0?+
Yes, on the four MSc programmes with a Preparatory Semester, at 6.0 with 5.5 in each component.
Does Richmond accept Class 12 English?+
Yes, 70% overall in Indian Year 12 English: all boards except Punjab and Haryana for undergraduate entry, and CBSE or ISC only for postgraduate entry.
Does Richmond accept Duolingo or IELTS Online?+
Duolingo is not listed, and Richmond says it cannot accept the IELTS Home Edition for undergraduate entry.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 14 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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