Typical undergraduate scores at York
York's undergraduate English language page lists the accepted tests, and its undergraduate IELTS equivalencies summarise typical scores. Your course page says which level applies.
| IELTS level | PTE Academic | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|
| 7.0, 7.0 in each component | 67, 67 in each | 130, 130 in each |
| 7.0, writing 7.0, others 6.5 | 67, writing 67, others 61 | 130, Production 130, others 120 |
| 6.5, writing 6.5, others 6.0 | 61, writing 61, others 55 | 120, Production 120, others 105 |
| 6.5, 6.0 in each component | 61, 55 in each | 120, 105 in each |
| 6.0, 5.5 in each component | 55, 51 in each | 105, 95 in each |
Typical postgraduate scores at York
York's postgraduate taught English page, labelled for 2027/28 entry, says requirements vary by department. Its postgraduate IELTS equivalencies list these typical levels; lower levels also appear there. PTE equivalents set different minimums for each skill.
| IELTS level | PTE Academic | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5, 7.0 in each component | 75 (L 63 · R 64 · S 82 · W 76) | Not stated by York |
| 7.0, writing 7.0, others 6.5 | 67 (L 57 · R 58 · S 75 · W 76) | 130, Production 130, others 120 |
| 7.0, 6.5 in each component | 67 (L 57 · R 58 · S 75 · W 68) | 130, 120 in each |
| 7.0, 6.0 in each component | 67 (L 52 · R 53 · S 65 · W 59) | 130, 105 in each |
| 6.5, writing 6.5, others 6.0 | 60 (L 52 · R 53 · S 65 · W 68) | 120, Production 120, others 105 |
| 6.5, 6.0 in each component | 60 (L 52 · R 53 · S 65 · W 59) | 120, 105 in each |
| 6.0, 5.5 in each component | 52 (L 46 · R 47 · S 53 · W 50) | 105, minimum 95 |
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Scores must come from one sitting of one test. York's only exceptions are IELTS One Skill Retake and Oxford ELLT Skill Retake, which it accepts for most courses. Your result must be dated no more than two years before your course starts. TOEFL MyBest scores are not accepted, and Duolingo is not accepted for Hull York Medical School postgraduate courses.
If you miss your department's score, York's pre-sessional English courses can bring you up to it. For an on-campus pre-sessional with a Student visa, York accepts only IELTS for UKVI (Academic), Trinity ISE or PTE Academic UKVI.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your York programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does the University of York accept PTE?+
Yes. Undergraduate levels run from PTE 55 (51 in each) to 67 (67 in each), excluding PTE Academic Online. The postgraduate list names PTE Academic, with per-skill minimums for each level.
Does York accept IELTS One Skill Retake?+
Yes, for most courses. York otherwise requires all scores to come from one sitting.
Do I need IELTS for UKVI for York?+
Not for direct entry, where IELTS Academic and IELTS Online are accepted. You need IELTS for UKVI, Trinity ISE or PTE Academic UKVI only for an on-campus pre-sessional course with a Student visa.
What IELTS do I need for a master's at York?+
It varies by department. York's typical postgraduate levels range from 6.0 (5.5 in each) to 7.5 (7.0 in each), with 6.5 (6.0) and 7.0 (6.5) among the combinations on its list.
Does York accept Duolingo?+
Yes, for undergraduate and postgraduate entry, for example 120 with 105 in each component for IELTS 6.5 (6.0). Hull York Medical School postgraduate courses do not accept it.
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