St Mary's University College Belfast IELTS requirements
Undergraduate
6.0Overall
Each band at least 5.5
- Listening5.5
- Reading5.5
- Writing5.5
- Speaking5.5
Postgraduate
6.5Overall
Each band at least 6.0
- Listening6.0
- Reading6.0
- Writing6.0
- Speaking6.0
Note: Figures may be shared with St Mary's Twickenham listing; confirm with college.
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You need 6.0 for St Mary's University College Belfast.
TOEFL, Duolingo and PTE minimums
We found no TOEFL, Duolingo or PTE minimum for St Mary's University College Belfast.
Convert a TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo score to IELTSBefore you apply
Almost every university accepts an IELTS result for two years from the test date. If you're not sure about St Mary's University College Belfast, check its admissions page before you book.
We found nothing from St Mary's University College Belfast on IELTS Online, so ask before you book it.
If your score is a little below the requirement, many universities offer a pre-sessional English course. Ask the admissions office whether St Mary's University College Belfast does.
Similar universities
In the UK, with a similar IELTS requirement.
Abertay University
Dundee, United KingdomUG6.0min 5.5 eachPG6.0min 5.5 eachAnglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, United KingdomUG6.0min 5.5 eachPG6.5min 5.5 eachArden University
Coventry, United KingdomUG6.0min 5.5 eachPG6.0min 5.5 eachArts University Bournemouth
Poole, United KingdomUG6.0min 5.5 eachPG6.5min 5.5 eachAston University
Birmingham, United KingdomUG6.0min 5.5 eachPG6.0min 5.5 eachBangor University
Bangor, United KingdomUG6.0min 5.5 eachPG6.0min 5.5 each
Where this figure comes from
This figure comes from a secondary source, checked October 2026. It may differ from St Mary's University College Belfast's own page, so confirm it before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score do I need for a master's at St Mary's University College Belfast?
St Mary's University College Belfast asks for IELTS 6.5 overall for postgraduate study, with no band below 6.0. Some programmes ask for more, so check the course page.
Does St Mary's University College Belfast accept the Duolingo English Test?
We found no Duolingo minimum for St Mary's University College Belfast. That does not always mean it is refused, so ask the admissions office.
Does St Mary's University College Belfast accept PTE Academic?
We found no PTE Academic minimum for St Mary's University College Belfast. That does not always mean it is refused, so ask the admissions office.
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