Studying in the UK without IELTS is no longer rare—it’s becoming mainstream. Many UK universities now accept alternatives like a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate, Class 12 English marks, or other recognized tests such as TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo instead of IELTS. According to GOV.UK, students must still prove their English skills to a certain CEFR level, but universities have the flexibility to decide which evidence they’ll accept. This means if your previous education was in English, or you hold valid test results other than IELTS, you can still secure admission and even meet visa requirements through your university’s CAS approval.