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English Language Competency (for non-native speakers of the English language)

All applicants must provide evidence of competence in the English language.
The list below outlines the minimum standards in English language which must be met for admission to the University.
In certain circumstances, results of English language examinations other than those outlined below may be accepted. However, the results obtained in such other examinations MUST indicate competence of the standard outlined below.

Examination	Level Required
	Science & Engineering	All other Programmes
IELTS (British Council/UCLES/IDP International English Language Testing System) ( http://www.ielts.org/)	6.0	6.5
TOEFL test administered by the University of Princeton) (www.toefl.com)	550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based) 80 (internet-based)	580 (paper-based) 240 (computer-based) 92 (internet-based)
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate Certificate of Proficiency in English( http://www.cambridge-efl.org/)	Grade C	Grade C
University of Cambridge Local ExaminationsSyndicate Certificate in Advanced English ( http://www.cambridge-efl.org/)	Grade A	Grade A
University of Cambridge Local ExaminationsSyndicate GCE http://www.cie.org.uk/)	Use of EnglishExamination	Use of EnglishExamination
Irish Leaving Certificate	Ordinary Level Grade D	Ordinary Level Grade D
GCSE English Language	Grade C	Grade C
GCSE O-Level English Language	Grade C	Grade C

If you do not satisfy the above English Language requirements we would recommend that you contact DIFC (Dublin International Foundation College) who offer a pre-masters programme (PMP) as preparation for post-graduate study.
www.difc.ie or email anndifc.ie

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This page was last updated Tuesday, October 20, 2009