Curtin Dubai IELTS by course
Curtin Dubai has no central English page; these course pages were read on 8 October 2026. Each says IELTS "or equivalent" without naming other tests, so PTE, TOEFL and Duolingo scores are not stated by Curtin Dubai. Its application page asks for certified copies of IELTS or TOEFL where applicable. Curtin Dubai is itself a paper-based IELTS test centre in partnership with IDP.
| Course | Level | IELTS |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 6.0, minimum 6.0 in each band |
| Bachelor of Science, Information Technology | Undergraduate | 6.0, no band less than 6.0 |
| BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering | Undergraduate | 6.0, no band less than 6.0 |
| BSc Psychological Science | Undergraduate | 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each band |
| MBA in International Business | Postgraduate | 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each band |
| Master of Artificial Intelligence | Postgraduate | 6.0, minimum 6.0 in each band |
| Master of Cyber Security | Postgraduate | 6.0, minimum 6.0 in each band |
CBSE, Pakistani grades and the Foundation Program
The IT and Mechanical Engineering pages list "12th CBSE – 60%" among their English language requirements, alongside IGCSE English C and IBDP 4. They do not say whether 60% is in English or overall, and the BBA and psychology pages list IELTS only, so confirm with admissions. Academically, most pages ask for CBSE/ICSE 60% or HSC 65%; the BBA page adds Pakistan 75%.
The Foundation Program runs two trimesters (8 months) with January, May or September intakes, from Grade 11 or five IGCSE/O-levels at C.
| Foundation route | Curtin Dubai English requirement |
|---|---|
| Business, IT or Engineering pathways | IELTS 5.5, no band lower than 5.0, or equivalent |
| Media and Arts pathways | IELTS 6.0, minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent |
| IGCSE or O-level English | Grade C or higher |
| SAT | 1000, no band less than 400 |
| IB English | Score of 4 |
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Curtin Dubai's CAA page says the CAA of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research granted it institutional accreditation on 9 January 2025. A CAA or EmSAT English minimum is not stated by Curtin Dubai. Its student support page says students on university-provided visas must take at least 75 credit points each trimester.
In the UAE, the student residence visa is sponsored by the university. Curtin Dubai's visa page sets no English score for it; the English bar is the admission requirement above.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Curtin Dubai programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does Curtin Dubai need?+
6.0 with 6.0 in each band for business, IT, engineering, AI and cyber security; 6.5 with 6.0 for psychology and the MBA; 5.5 (5.0) for most foundation pathways.
Does Curtin Dubai accept PTE or Duolingo?+
PTE and Duolingo scores are not stated by Curtin Dubai. Course pages say IELTS "or equivalent", and the application page mentions IELTS or TOEFL.
Can CBSE students skip IELTS at Curtin Dubai?+
The IT and Mechanical Engineering pages list "12th CBSE – 60%" under English requirements. Other pages list IELTS only, so confirm with admissions.
Can I take IELTS at Curtin Dubai?+
Yes. Curtin University Dubai is an official IELTS test centre in partnership with IDP, offering paper-based exams on its campus.
Is Curtin Dubai CAA accredited?+
Curtin Dubai says the CAA granted institutional accreditation on 9 January 2025. It does not state a CAA or EmSAT English minimum.
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