English Requirements
The language of instruction at Keele University International College is English. To attain entry into the undergraduate or postgraduate programme, you must be able to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency. You can do this by obtaining one of the results shown in the table below.
Entry Requirements
5.5 with bands at 5.5* minimum
International Year One
5.5 with bands at 5.5 minimum
Pre Master’s
6.0 with bands at 5.5 minimum
5.5 with bands at 5.5* minimum
International Year One
5.5 with bands at 5.5 minimum
Pre Master’s
6.0 with bands at 5.5 minimum
Grade C/4* minimum
International Year One
Grade C/4 minimum
Pre Master’s
Grade C/4 minimum
72 (components - listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 17 minimum)*
International Year One
72 (components - listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 17 minimum)
Pre Master’s
78 (components - listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 17 minimum)
42-49 with no bands below 42
International Year One
42-49 with no bands below 42
Pre Master’s
50-57 with no band below 50
42-49 with no bands below 42
International Year One
42-49 with no bands below 42
Pre Master’s
50-57 with no band below 50
5 with bands at 5 minimum
International Year One
5 with bands at 5 minimum
Pre Master’s
6 with bands at 6 minimum
Country-Specific Requirements
EU - Level required*
*Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiography and Pharmacy require a higher English language level: 2 semesters entry equivalent to: IELTS 6.0 with no more than one element at 5.5; 3 semesters entry equivalent to: UKVI IELTS 5.0 with no more than one element at 4.5
Applicants will also need to pass an entry interview before receiving and Unconditional Offer.
Please contact the College for further information: admissions@kuic.keele.ac.uk.
Oxford International Digital – Online English Test
Keele University International College (KUIC) and Keele University have agreed a new partnership with Oxford International Digital, which will allow KUIC applicants to take an online English test (terms and conditions will apply) and be accepted if they reach the required level for entry.
The English Language Level Test (ELLT) is provided and administrated by Oxford International Digital and the results are available up to 72 hours after completing all sections of the test.
The test is taken fully online and the cost is £80. However, if you select the KUIC code upon registration you will receive a 20% discount.
After completing the test successfully, applicants must provide their test results to KUIC. The full cost of the test will reimbursed to you if you meet the published English requirements, pay your course fee deposit and join KUIC. The reimbursement will be reflected on your KUIC student account and deducted from the rest of your course fee total.
Register using the link below (will open a third party website):
The test is open to all countries and regions, as well as for all KUIC courses (including Foundation in Nursing).