Note: This is a news update that was published on an earlier date.
The Home Office suspended accepting ETS tests, including TOEFL exams, as evidence of English language ability from new visa applicants last year after BBC uncovered the fraud.
ETS has made the decision not to extend the Secure English-language Testing (SELT) license with the Home Office. As a result, TOEIC and TOEFL iBT testing are still not offered for UK visa-granting purposes, even after a year.
This change and suspension only affect visa applications. Since higher education institutions choose their own method of assessing English language ability, they may continue to accept TOEFL as evidence of competence in English. The requirement of TOEFL as a language proficiency test is dependent on the college. International students are advised to check with colleges directly. So your TOEFL scores may be accepted by the college, but ultimately your student visa application may get rejected.
The application process at the University of Manchester can change depending on course chosen and level of study. The steps to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the university are given as follows:
UG Application Process:
- Student must apply through the UCAS common application portal.
- They can go to the website and select the course that they are interested in.
- Students are required to meet the eligibility requirements (Academic qualifications, English proficiency, etc.
- Once they have decided on the course, the important documents are to be submitted such as SOP, Transcripts and personal statements.
- You can track the application's progress through your given credentials by UCAS.
- Once the applicant submits the application to UCAS, it forwards to the University, and the admission teams carefully analyse the application document.
- The university will send you an offer letter once selected. Hence keep checking your UCAS portal for your application status.
Check out: tips to improve your SOP.
PG application process:
- Select the postgraduate course you are interested in from the University of Manchester.\
- Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the chosen program, as they vary depending on the course.
- Complete the online application by providing your personal information.
- Upload the required documents, such as Academic transcripts and proof of English language proficiency ( TOEFL/ IELTS). experience in your fields and references (depending on the course). You also may require Two LORs depending on the course.
- If your application is successful, you will receive an offer from the University of Manchester.
To make your admission better, check out the following: How Admission Officers Evaluate your application.
The University of the West of Scotland has five modern and diverse campuses in United Kingdom. The University has welcomed more than 3,000 international students which are representing 1/3 of the globe. They also have 130 European partners who are actively in global study and exchange options through the Commonwealth universities programmes. The University also offers study abroad opportunities for UWS who are eligible for the same and also have more than 20 transnational education partners worldwide which helps them deliver UWS Bachelors and Masters Degrees around the world.
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The registration fee for the TOEFL in India is INR 16,900. Candidates should note that additional fees will apply for late registration, rescheduling, or score review. For the latest fee structure and details, candidates can check the official website of TOEFL.