How to Study in UK without IELTS for International Students

Are you a student from Bangladesh looking to study in the UK, but don’t have IELTS score? Nothing to worry about. Most UK universities accept alternatives to IELTS. There are certain ways you can get admission to UK universities and get a visa to study there.

In recent times, many students got UK student visas without IELTS through Career Paths. Alright, the article covers all the possible ways of getting admission and a visa to study in the UK without IELTS. If you are one of the aspiring students who wish to study abroad in the UK, keep reading on to get more information and grab the opportunities.

What is IELTS?

(IELTS), the International English Language Testing System is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication.

The International English Language Testing System consists of 4 sections.

• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

The length of the IELTS exam is around 2 hours and 45 minutes.

As a student from Bangladesh, you must have IELTS to get admission to most universities in English-speaking countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand need IELTS.

However, the United Kingdom is surely a great study destination for Bangladeshi students who don’t have IELTS. Many UK universities offer admission without IELTS. But you need to meet other English proficiency prerequisites set by the universities.

Alternative options to study in the UK without IELTS

These are some of the easy alternatives to IELTS to get admission to UK universities from Bangladesh. Let’s explore your most suitable option to study in the United Kingdom.

1. Consideration of Secondary and Higher Secondary English Marks

Some reputed UK universities accept the English marks of your exam in O-Level and A-Level. If a student of Bangladesh can obtain a grade of C in English which is 70% according to the British education system, then he/she will not be required to sit for Academic IELTS in order to take admissions in a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in the UK.

2. An interview Conducted by the UK universities

Most UK universities conduct the online interview, which is known as the Pre-CAS interview, as a part of their admission process. It is also known as the credibility interview. The key intention of this interview is to assess how serious the students are about the course they are going to pursue in the UK universities along with their English language fluency.  This interviewing procedure removes the need for IELTS scores.

3. Using MOI (Medium of Instruction)

While many UK universities accept MOI (Medium of Instruction) from the University you have studied here in Bangladesh. In most private universities in Bangladesh, English is the Medium of Instruction through which you can get enrolled in many top-notch UK universities without IELTS. So if your MOI was English in bachelor, you do not need to have IELTS for admission.

4. Alternative English Language Assessment Tests

When it comes to studying in the UK,  there are many easier alternatives to IELTS.  For example, you can sit for the Duolingo English test, OIETC (ELLT, to be exact), PTE,  Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE), and so on. OIETC is much easier than other options. Various universities in the UK mandate international students to take a particular aforementioned language assessment test. However, you need to go through the admission eligibility of all the universities to see which English assessment exam is accepted in your desired universities.

5. Pre-sessional English Course

Pre-sessional English courses are designed for students who need to improve their English language skills before starting their degree program. The courses are an intensive and a great way to get admission to UK universities. Usually, pre-sessional courses last for six or twelve weeks, and they’re offered at a variety of universities across the UK. If you’re thinking of applying to a UK university without IELTS from Bangladesh, the Pre-sessional English Course can be an easy and effective option for you.

UK Student Visa Requirements without IELTS

• Academic Transcripts
• Copy of Passport.
• CAS letter
• Financial documents
• ATAS Certificate (if Applicable)
• TB Test Report and so on

List of UK Universities that have Exempted Academic IELTS

• The University of Bristol.
• Audencia Nantes School of Management.
• Riga Technical University.
• London South-bank University.
• Northumbria University.
• Robert Gordon University.
• The University of Bolton.
• The University of Northampton.
• The University of Plymouth.
• Sheffield Hallam University.
• The University of Warwick.
• The University of Basel.
• Birmingham City University.
• Portsmouth University.
• Swansea University.
• The University of Greenwich.
• The University of Central Lancashire.
• Aston University, Birmingham.

Rankings of the UK Universities that have exempted Academic IELTS

Alright, you are the last part of the article. if you still have any queries, feel free to visit Career Paths. We are always a reliable name among Bangladeshi students who wish to study in the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, and so on. If you are a passionate Bangladeshi student and want to study in the UK without IELTS, we are here to support and guide you for the UK student visas or Student Routes ( formerly known as Tier-4).