Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
ECNU English scores
From ECNU's graduate programme admissions page and the Asia Europe Business School International Business master's page.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Master's and doctoral, taught in English | 6.0 | TOEFL 80; Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 |
| International Business master's (AEBS) | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 90 |
English-medium certificate and exemptions
Applicants whose entire undergraduate or master's programme was taught and assessed in English may submit a Certificate of English-Medium Instruction on official letterhead from the registrar or graduate office. After verification and approval, ECNU may exempt them from a test certificate. Native English speakers are exempt. PTE and Duolingo are not named.
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Deadlines
For 2026 entry, self-financed applications closed on 1 June 2026. Chinese Government Scholarship Type B batches closed on 31 December 2025 and 1 March 2026, and Shanghai Government Scholarship batches on 1 March and 30 April 2026. The AEBS master's charges an 800 RMB application fee.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your ECNU programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where East China Normal University (ECNU) 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 East China Normal University need?+
IELTS 6.0 for English-taught master's and doctoral programmes.
What IELTS does ECNU's Asia Europe Business School need?+
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90 for its International Business master's.
Does ECNU accept a medium of instruction certificate?+
Yes, if your entire degree was taught and assessed in English. ECNU may then exempt you from a test after verification.
How long is an English score valid for ECNU?+
Two years.
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Guide updated on 31 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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