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English test waivers

English tests and the GRE

Some universities waive the English test if your previous degree was taught in English. This is more likely if you studied in certain countries, or can provide a letter, a letter from your university confirming your teaching was in English.

Rules are specific to each university and sometimes to your country. A waiver for admission does not always satisfy visa rules or scholarship requirements, because differs between them. Read the programme's English requirements page.

If unsure, ask the admissions office in writing and keep the reply. An English test waiver saves money, but a good score can still help scholarship applications.

Common traprelying on a waiver one university grants and assuming every other university, and the , will accept the same letter.

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