UK Study Without IELTS: List of Universities Accepting Other Proofs
Do you have a dream of studying in the UK but are afraid of the IELTS? You are not the only one. There are thousands of international students, and most of them non-native English-speaking nations, such as Pakistan, who would rather not take the trouble of going through the IELTS exams.
Fortunately, some UK universities do not require IELTS for admissions when you can evidence your knowledge of English in some other way, e.g. a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate or your marks in previous education in English.
Alternative Proofs Accepted Instead of IELTS
These are accepted alternatives in the UK universities:
- The previous institution’s MOI (Medium of instruction) letter.
- Good English scores in the 12th grade or equivalent.
- Video call interview of English proficiency.
- Online or on campus English Professor students test taken by the University itself.
- Different activities such as TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo English Test (in some universities).
Top UK Universities Without IELTS in 2025
Below is a list of UK universities that accept international students without IELTS, provided they meet alternate requirements.
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University |
Alternative Requirement |
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MOI + English score in high school |
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MOI or internal test |
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Online English language interview |
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MOI + good academic record in English |
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Internal English test or MOI |
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| University of Northampton |
MOI or Duolingo/PTE accepted |
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Internal English proficiency test |
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English test or High School English results |
Admission Tip:
Although other types of English verification are accepted in UK universities without IELTS, the decision is not the same across the board based on your background and the course of your study. Make sure you check with the admissions office directly or apply with reliable counsellors such as Study Advisers UK (SAUK).
Advantages of studying in UK Without IELTS
- Save on test preparation and test registration costs.
- A shorter processing time, particularly Spring/Fall application processing.
- Convenient solutions such as internal interview or video assessment.
- Equality of education and post-education opportunities as applicants to IELTS.
Final Thoughts
IELTS is no more a problem when it comes to your dream education in the UK. With various universities in the UK not requiring the IELTS, and with the recent eligible of international students in their universities upon demonstrating they can speak the English language in other means, the borders to high caliber learning have been opened wide as ever before.
Study Advisers UK (SAUK) assists Pakistani and other international students to take the best no-IELTS pathways. Choosing the university to the visa support-our team will be with you anywhere.
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