Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
WIUT IELTS and TOEFL minimums
From WIUT's Foundation page, its MA in Learning and Teaching page and its Admissions Policy version 3.2, dated 23 October 2024. WIUT awards University of Westminster validated programmes. The pages read do not give a bachelor's IELTS figure, so none is stated here.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in International Foundation Studies | 6.0 overall, Writing 5.0 | TOEFL iBT 78 (Writing 17); GCSE or IGCSE English grade C |
| MA in Learning and Teaching (TESOL pathway) | 6.5 overall, Writing 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 88 (Writing 21); first or second degree taught in English |
| Postgraduate admissions (policy) | 6.5, unless you hold a British higher education degree | Not stated in the policy |
Alternatives to an IELTS score
For the Foundation, the page accepts GCSE or IGCSE English at grade C or above, or the required pass level on the WIUT Basic English for Academic Purpose module at Level 2 of its Pre-Foundation course. For the MA, it accepts a first or second degree taught and assessed in English, or the required pass on WIUT's Preparatory Language Course for postgraduate study.
WIUT accepts TOEFL iBT taken in person, including TOEFL MyBest Scores. The TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted for entry to WIUT degree programmes. The policy also says scholarships are offered on IELTS performance and a WIUT maths entrance exam, weighted 60% IELTS and 40% maths.
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Preparatory Language Course for master's applicants
WIUT's Preparatory Language Course for the Master's degree asks IELTS 5.5 overall with at least 5.5 in Writing to enter. It lasts two months, with classes three times a week on the WIUT campus. The page says completing it successfully means no need to retake IELTS or an equivalent test for WIUT master's programmes, and its results are valid for postgraduate entry in 2026-2027.
Other standard admissions checks may still apply, so confirm with the admissions office which route your chosen master's accepts.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your WIUT programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does WIUT need?+
IELTS 6.0 with Writing 5.0 for the Foundation, and 6.5 with Writing 6.0 for the MA in Learning and Teaching. Its admissions policy gives 6.5 for postgraduate entry.
Can I enter a WIUT master's with IELTS 5.5?+
Not directly. IELTS 5.5 with Writing 5.5 is the entry level for WIUT's two-month Preparatory Language Course, and passing it replaces an IELTS retake.
Does WIUT accept TOEFL?+
Yes, in-person TOEFL iBT: 78 with Writing 17 for the Foundation and 88 with Writing 21 for the MA. The Home Edition is not accepted.
Is IELTS needed if my degree was taught in English?+
For the MA in Learning and Teaching, a first or second degree taught and assessed in English is an accepted alternative to IELTS.
Do I need a British degree to skip IELTS at WIUT?+
The admissions policy waives the postgraduate IELTS 6.5 for applicants who hold a British higher education degree.
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