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SETU Waterford offers a broad range of academic programmes from levels 6 to 10 on the national framework of qualifications across Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science and Computing.

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SETU Waterford offers a broad range of academic programmes from levels 6 to 10 on the national framework of qualifications across Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science and Computing.

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The Office for International Relations co-ordinates the admission, administration and support for international students throughout the course of their studies at SETU Waterford.

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SETU Waterfordis recognised as the leading research performer in the institute of technology sector with research activities that are internationally benchmarked, strategic, and economically relevant. Find out about the amazing multi disciplinary research under way

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Minimum Standard for Undergraduate entry
 

Examining Body/Framework

Minimum standard

IELTS

5.5 IELTS

(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)

TOEFL – Computer Based Test

196 (min score of 15 in each component)

TOEFL – Internet Based Test

70 (min score of 15 in each component)

TOEFL – Paper Based Test

550

GCE O-Level English Language

Grade C

GCSE English

Grade C

TIE

B2+

TOEIC

605

Trinity College London

Trinity GESE 8 or ISE II

Cambridge Exams

FCE (High Grade C)

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English

Grade C

South East Technological University (Certificate in English for Academic Study or the Certificate in Academic English)

Overall Pass

CEFR

B2

ETAPP

B2+

PTE (Academic)

50

QQI FET

Pass

Duolingo English Test

90

Oxford Test of English

111 (with a minimum of 100 in each component)

Irish Leaving Certificate

Ordinary Level O6

Language Cert 

B2 Communicator (with a minimum average of 25)

 

Please note: Other examinations and qualifications may be deemed equivalent and are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

If an applicant/student has completed a qualifying major award (e.g. Level 8 or Masters) in a country where the principal language is English, then they do not need to meet the English language requirements outlined above.

*Requirements for Culinary Arts programmes SE938 and SE923: 5.5 IELTS (minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)

Minimum Standard for Postgraduate (taught and research) entry

 

Examining Body/Framework

Minimum standard

IELTS

6 IELTS

TOEFL – Computer Based Test

213

TOEFL – Internet Based Test

80

TOEFL – Paper Based Test

575

TIE

C1

TOEIC

660

Trinity College London

Trinity GESE 9 or ISE II

Cambridge Exams

FCE (Grade B)

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English

Grade C

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English

Grade B

CEFR

Low C1

ETAPP

C1

PTE (Academic)

55

QQI FET

Merit

Duolingo English Test

100

Oxford Test of English

125 (with a minimum of 100 in each component)

Language Cert 

B2 Communicator (with a minimum average of 33)


Please note: Other examinations and qualifications may be deemed equivalent and are considered on a case-by-case basis.

If an applicant/student has completed a qualifying major award (e.g. Level 8 or Masters) in a country where the principal language is English, then they do not need to meet the English language requirements outlined above.

Minimum Standard for Foundation entry

Examining Body/Framework

Minimum standard

IELTS

4.5 IELTS

TOEFL – Internet Based Test

50

TOEFL – Paper Based Test

475

TOEIC

480

Cambridge Exams

PET (Pass with Merit)

CEFR

B1

Duolingo English Test

70

IELTS Indicator

4.5 IELTS

Oxford Test of English

90

Please note:  Other examinations and qualifications may be deemed equivalent and are considered on a case-by-case basis.

If an applicant/student has completed a qualifying major award (e.g. Level 8 or Masters) in a country where the principal language is English, then they do not need to meet the English language requirements outlined above.