Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Accepted tests
From the EDISS admission requirements.
| Test | Minimum | Not accepted |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5, no individual score below 6 | Online version |
| TOEFL iBT, taken before 21 January 2026 | 93 | Home Edition |
| TOEFL iBT, taken after 21 January 2026 | 4.5, no band below 4 | Home Edition |
Exemptions
You do not need a test if you had secondary education in English, or completed a bachelor's or master's taught in English (stated on the diploma) in a listed country such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Switzerland or an EU/EEA country. Distance and offshore-campus degrees do not count. Current degree students at the four partner universities are also exempt.
The page adds that an English-taught bachelor's from elsewhere does not replace the test.
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Sending the score
Give the IELTS TRF number or TOEFL registration number in the application. The TOEFL code for Åbo Akademi University is 9880, and for IELTS you should choose Åbo Akademi University for results where possible. The page says no other tests are accepted.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the EDISS Erasmus Mundus master's 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
Does EDISS accept PTE or Duolingo?+
No. The page says it only accepts TOEFL and IELTS.
Is IELTS Online accepted?+
No. The online version is not accepted.
Does an English-taught degree from India exempt me?+
Not under the listed rule, which needs on-site study in listed countries such as the UK, USA, Canada or an EU/EEA country.
Is EDISS an Erasmus Mundus programme?+
Yes. The EACEA catalogue lists it as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master.
Keep reading
Related
- Åbo Akademi University IELTS requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
- Erasmus Mundus IELTS requirement
- All 3605 guides
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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