IELTS Practice Tests for the University of Cambridge
Pick any of the free, full IELTS Academic tests below to start practicing.
IELTS Academic Reading Tests
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 1
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 1
IELTS Academic Listening Tests
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Listening Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Listening Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Listening Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Listening Test 1
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 1
IELTS Academic Writing Tests
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Writing Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Writing Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Writing Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Writing Test 1
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Writing Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Writing Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Writing Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Writing Test 1
IELTS Academic Speaking Tests
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Speaking Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Speaking Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Speaking Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Speaking Test 1
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Speaking Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Speaking Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Speaking Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Speaking Test 1
Which IELTS test to practice
For postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge, practice IELTS Academic. Cambridge accepts IELTS (Academic), IELTS for UKVI Academic, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Online. Your result must be dated no more than 2 years before your course starts. You cannot combine scores from different test certificates. LLM and MCL applicants must send evidence when they apply.
The score to aim for
| Applies to | IELTS overall band | IELTS band in each skill |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate: MPhil in Advanced Computer Science, American History, African Studies, or Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Postgraduate: MPhil in Advanced Chemical Engineering | 7.0 | Reading 6.5, 7.0 in the others |
| Any other postgraduate course | Set on the course page | Set on the course page |
Before you book the real test
Cambridge sets the scores course by course and can change them. Check your course page before you book: English language requirements.