All applicants, regardless of their visa requirements, are required to show that their ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English is sufficiently high for them to derive full benefit from their degree course. The level of competence required depends on what type of degree you wish to study. Many applicants can demonstrate this through a satisfactory level of achievement in their academic examinations. For those who need to provide a separate qualification, the University will consider a variety of English Language tests. A full list is available on either the undergraduate or Postgraduate links below.

The University of Warwick requires that your English Language capability is of a level that will enable you to succeed on your chosen course of study. All applicants are required to demonstrate their ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English. We have therefore English language requirements based on the following minimum standards.

Undergraduate English Requirements

Postgraduate English Requirements

Please also read the information regarding English Language test and certificates on the Immigration webpages. The webpage provides useful information and clarifies English language requirement for admissions and for Tier 4 visa.