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Admissions Standards

English Language Requirements

Academic English evidence and pathway evaluation for Imperial University in Cairo.

As a British higher education institution, Imperial University in Cairo primarily delivers instruction and academic assessment in English across all degree programmes, while providing comprehensive bilingual administrative and student advisory support in Arabic and English.

Applicants may demonstrate English proficiency through international examinations (such as IELTS or TOEFL), completion of previous secondary or university degrees taught in English, or our internal admissions assessment.

Recognised Test Scores

IELTS Academic (minimum 6.0 for Undergraduate; 6.5 for Master's/Doctorate), TOEFL iBT, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson PTE Academic.

Previous English-Medium Study

Graduates of schools or universities where the medium of instruction was verified as English (e.g., IGCSE, American Diploma, or English-taught degrees) are eligible for an automatic waiver.

Bilingual Student Support

While lectures, academic readings, and dissertations are conducted in English, academic advisors and pastoral mentors provide full bilingual support.

Admissions Review & Conditional Offers

If additional proficiency evidence is needed, the admissions committee may issue a conditional offer accompanied by access to IUC pre-sessional preparation modules.

Apply with English evidence

English Language Requirements | Imperial University in Cairo