Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Åbo Akademi English scores
From Åbo Akademi's language requirements page.
| Test | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or IELTS Online | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | One Skill Retake accepted; General Training not |
| TOEFL iBT (before 21 Jan 2026) | 92 | Home Edition accepted |
| TOEFL iBT (after 21 Jan 2026) | 4.5, no band below 4 | Institution code 9880 |
| PTE Academic or Online | 68, Writing 61 | |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | Grade C / C1 |
Degree taught in English
A bachelor's (or higher) degree in an English-language programme counts if it is from the EU/EEA, Switzerland or a listed country. The list includes India, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, the Philippines and Singapore; Pakistan and Bangladesh are not on it.
Duolingo is not among the accepted proofs.
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Validity
IELTS, TOEFL and PTE scores are valid for two years, and Åbo Akademi says your score must be valid throughout the application period, so it must not expire before the deadline. Results are verified with the test organiser.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Åbo Akademi programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Åbo Akademi University publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Åbo Akademi University need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
Do Nigerian students need IELTS for Åbo Akademi?+
Not if they completed a bachelor's degree in an English-language programme in Nigeria, which is on the accepted list.
Does Åbo Akademi accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online with 68 overall and 61 in Writing.
Does Åbo Akademi accept IELTS One Skill Retake?+
Yes. One Skill Retake is accepted; IELTS General Training is not.
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