University of Leicester
English Requirements
Minimum IELTS — Stated Per Course
Every Leicester degree page specifies the minimum IELTS score — confirm the exact requirement on each official course page (course-specific IELTS is marked needs verification here). A SELT is not required to study a degree course at the University of Leicester.
Ways to demonstrate English ability
- Education in English from an approved country/institution
- IELTS (minimum score stated on each degree page)
- Selected Indian undergraduate degrees (see list)
- Other accepted tests/qualifications equivalent to the required IELTS level
Tests/qualifications must normally be less than 2 years old at the course start date.
Selected Indian Degrees Accepted as English Evidence
Including affiliated colleges where applicable. Accepted case-by-case — verify for the specific course.
Indian Standard XII English Equivalence
Standard XII English percentages accepted as equivalent to the stated IELTS level. National Board and State Board thresholds differ — confirm the IELTS level required for your course.
| IELTS | Standard XII English |
|---|---|
| 6.0 | 70% |
| 6.5 | 70% |
| 7.0 | 80% |
| 7.5 | 80% |
| IELTS | Standard XII English |
|---|---|
| 6.0 | 80% |
| 6.5 | 80% |
| 7.0 | 90% |
| 7.5 | 90% |
MOI & Verification
Medium of Instruction (MOI): recorded as case-by-case / needs verification — confirm with Leicester.
The exact per-course minimum IELTS, and whether selected Indian degree / Standard XII / MOI evidence is accepted for a specific course, should be verified with Leicester before advising students.
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