Do you need to take the GRE test for UK universities?

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UK universities generally do not require the GRE for Master's degree admissions, with Oxford and Cambridge being notable exceptions. Admission is primarily based on meeting specific university requirements and the ability to pay tuition fees, as funding opportunities are limited. Most Master's programs are not oversubscribed, except in high-demand fields such as petroleum engineering. Prospective students should verify individual university admissions criteria for the most accurate information.

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Prospective Master's students, particularly those with a B.Sc in physics, and anyone considering studying in the UK or Australia without GRE requirements.

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So I'm thinking that after I get my B.Sc in physics from an American university, I will do my Master's degree in the UK (or maybe Australia), I heard they don't require GRE? Is it easier to get admitted there?
 
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I don't know of any UK universities that ask for the GRE for masters level courses with the possible exception of Oxford and Cambridge. Check the individual university admissions requirements. If you meet the admissions requirements and can afford the fee then you'll almost certainly be admitted in the UK since you're effectively funding yourself. There are almost no scholarships for masters courses! Furthermore, masters courses are rarely oversubscribed except in fields where the potential of getting a job is very high (like petroleum engineering).
 

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