Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Augsburg English requirements
From Augsburg's first-year international admissions page and its international application process page.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| International applicants | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 4 with 4 in writing and speaking, TOEFL Essentials 8.5, PTE Academic 55, Duolingo 105 |
Waivers
Augsburg lists waivers for a previous high school diploma or degree from an English-speaking country or English-medium institution outside the US; SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 570 or ACT English and Reading 22; a year of transferable college-level English in the US with B grades or higher; and set levels of the Minnesota English Language Program, among others.
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Scholarships and how to check
Score reports must be sent to Augsburg directly from the testing centre. Incoming first-year and transfer international undergraduates are automatically considered for a Regents Scholarship of $30,000 per year, subject to conditions on the page.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Augsburg programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Augsburg 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.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does Augsburg University require?+
An IELTS score report of 6.5.
Does Augsburg accept Duolingo?+
Yes, with a score of 105.
What PTE score does Augsburg need?+
PTE Academic 55.
Can SAT waive IELTS at Augsburg?+
Yes. SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing of 570, or ACT English and Reading of 22, is listed as a waiver.
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Guide updated on 30 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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