Requirements for research programmes.
Applicants to research programmes are also advised to meet the minimum requirements listed below or to provide a letter from their proposed supervisor stating that the supervisor is satisfied with the applicant's level of English.

Minimum Requirements

TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet based) in the TOEFL test
IELTS - The British Council/University of Cambridge Local Syndicate's test of Academic English, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a composite score in the range of 6-6.5 and not less than 6 in any one component, for entry to degree programmes in the Faculty of Science & Engineering and a composite score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6 in any one component, for entry to programmes in the Faculties of Business, Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and Education & Health Sciences.
Leaving Certificate English at Grade D Ordinary Level or above
University of Dublin (Trinity College) English Composition (not English Literature) at Pass Level or above
GCE O Level English Language at Grade C or above
GCSE English language at Grade C or above
CSE Grade 1 Pass in English
Hong Kong Certificate of Education, English Language Syllabus B, Grade C or better
The following standard in English Language examinations set by certain GCE Examination Boards - any one of
PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC) - PTE ACADEMIC a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)