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Sayantani Barman

Experta en el extranjero | Updated On - Dec 7, 2023

Most European universities do not require GRE scores for admissions. GRE score is considered a crucial entrance for pursuing a master's or doctoral, but these European universities that do not require GRE sometimes make the score additional, or waive-off the GRE score if they notice a high GPA.

Why Study in Europe?

It is no surprise that Europe is considered the hub of education as well as culture. Europe offers high-class education and there are top universities of Europe that charge relatively lesser tuition fees.

  • European government sponsor the graduate student’s fees;
  • Numerous scholarships and grants are offered like Swedish Institute Study Scholarships, Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program and more;
  • Laboratories are designed with the most developed technologies and systems;
  • Scholars and experts from all over the world are faculties here.

European Universities Not Requiring GRE Score

There are many European universities which accept GRE score as their requirements but few of them have different entry requirements based on the field of study. We have curated a list of European Universities without GRE along with their field of study.

Oxford University

Ranked 4th in the QS world ranking, Oxford University is a dream university of many students.

Students pursuing the following subjects will not require GRE:

  • MSc in Computer Science;
  • MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing
  • Mathematical and Computational Finance
  • Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science
  • Mathematical and Theoretical Physics

The entry requirements are:

  • Either a professional bachelor’s degree of 4 years from a recognized institute with an overall 65%;
  • Or, a standard bachelor’s degree of 3 years from a recognized institute with an overall 70%

Cambridge University

Ranked 7th in the QS world ranking, Cambridge University does not require GRE scores if you are applying for the following courses:

MASt in

  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Pure Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics

MPhil in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

The entry requirements are:

  • Professional bachelor’s degree (4 years) or bachelors of arts/commerce/science (3-4 years) from a recognised institute with a CGPA of 7.3+ or overall grade of 70%.

Imperial College, London

Ranked 9th in the QS world ranking, Imperial College, London is famous for its development in science, engineering, business and medicine. It doesn’t require GRE for:

MSc in

  • Pure Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Finance
  • Statistics

The entry requirements are:

  • Have either completed a 4 years bachelors from a recognized university with a 75% marks or CGPA 8.5+;
  • If candidates have completed their undergraduate from one of the renowned Indian Institute of Technology then the required CGPA is 7+.

London School of Economics and Political Science

Ranked 44th in the QS world ranking, London School of Economics and Political science doesn’t require GRE for:

MSc in

  • Statistics
  • Statistics (Financial Statistics)
  • Statistics (Social Statistics)

The entry requirements are:

  • 3 years undergraduate degree with cumulative CGPA of 5.5/7, 6.5/8, 7.5/9 or 8.5/10 or 65%

Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands is ranked 115th in the QS world ranking and if you are applying for the following subject, GRE is not required:

  • MSc in Biotechnology

The entry requirements are:

  • 70% grade

University of Manchester

Ranked 27th in QS world ranking, University of Manchester doesn’t require GRE for pursuing:

MSc in

  • Electrical Power Systems Engineering
  • Advanced Electrical Power Systems Engineering
  • Mechanical engineering design

The entry requirement is:

  • Upper second class UK degree equivalent

Suitable Profile for a Grad Student

As already noticed, GRE scores are not mandatory for all the fields of study in the European Universities. European universities without GRE score generally focus more on the CGPA, academic transcripts, and interviews too. The following list of requirements will be helpful for the candidates to know about:

  1. UG Degree: An undergraduate degree from a recognized institute with a high CGPA is a prerequisite;
  2. Standardized Test Results like TOEFL, IELTS, and GMAT (for business schools) are necessary to be submitted with proper marks;
  3. Research experience is a factor that is not mentioned in many requirements but can instantly boost your application. A summer internship from renowned labs or research published in a journal are few ways;
  4. Resume, letter of recommendations and statement of purposes are three very crucial documents studying which the university will assess the candidate.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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Arvind Verma

30 Jun 22

ISB Hyderabad accepts both examination scores. So, you can opt for either of GMAT or GRE. Your chances of selection or rejection will remain the same. Go through the examination pattern and syllabus and choose the one in which you feel that you will be able to score better. Ultimately having a good score is what matters during admission. As per the recent trends, ISB Hyderabad cutoff for GMAT is 600, while for GRE it is 311. 

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Suranjana Ghosh

14 Aug 20

There are a few institutes that offer classroom coaching for GRE preparation in Bhubaneswar. Given below are information about a few such institutes:

Offshore Education Academy

This institute is a one-stop point for good counseling and preparation of GRE exams in Bhubaneswar. Merit scholarships are given to students who perform well in the online admission test. The minimum time to be devoted will be 4 months although it can be extended to 5 months in case an individual wants more time to prepare.

Prajna Prep

Prajna Prep offers comprehensive class sessions on Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Writing. You can also take GRE Practice Tests to improve your preparation.

Manya-The Princeton Review

Manya-The Princeton Review is another excellent choice for GRE preparation. This institute offers different types of GRE courses and you can choose the one which suits you best. There is also an option for learning in groups or in one on one sessions.

Besides classroom coaching, self-preparation is also a good option if your current academics are above average.

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Dhwani

30 Jan 23

Of the two entrance exams, GMAT and GRE, the former is a better option. ISB Hyderabad has recently started accepting GRE scores. This doesn’t mean that taking the GRE is a bad idea. Many business schools apart from ISB are now accepting GRE scores. The best part is that ISB won’t be converting your GRE scores to GMAT for comparison during the MBA admissions.

  • GRE is suitable for students who are considering other PG options apart from MBA like MS or MA. 
  • For someone who is sure of their career in an MBA, the GMAT is a better choice because GRE is much more dynamic. GMAT shows your commitment to MBA and thereby increases your chances of admission in comparison to GRE which shows that you are open to various options.
  • ISB Hyderabad prefers GMAT over GRE also because the former is a more quantitatively challenging exam than the latter. 
  • Certain firms may ask for your GMAT score before shortlisting you for your interview. These include the biggest firms in the corporate world like McKinsey

So from these points, we can safely conclude that GMAT is a better option for MBA students provided that you are sure of your course.

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Akanksha Sharma

30 Jan 23

In case you are enquiring about the CAT percentile let me clarify that ISB Hyderabad does not take into consideration CAT scores. It accepts GMAT/GRE scores only. Most importantly, the ISB Shortlisting process is profile-based. This means even with a lower percentile you can manage to get shortlisted provided you have an excellent profile.

There is no fixed cutoff for GMAT. However, a 700+ GMAT score isn't a must-have for ISB if your application is strong in other areas. According to an ISB spokesperson, candidates were admitted to the 2021 cohort with scores as low as 580, and as high as 780. So the GMAT score range for ISB is 580-780.

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Deepak Mehta

12 Dec 22

Firstly, GRE scores are not accepted for the PGP MBA program. Only CAT/GMAT scores are accepted. To apply through the GMAT route you need sufficient work experience in a foreign country.

For the FPM program, like any other doctoral program, the quality of the application matters the most and there is no cut-off for the GRE scores. Other factors that are actually considered are

  • Profile

  • Past research

  • Publications

There is no specific GRE score that would guarantee a call-up from IIM Ahmedabad.

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