EU Business School minimum scores
From the program-by-program requirements on EU Business School's admissions page. TOEFL figures are marked "as of Jan 2026" and give both scales. Being a native English speaker, or an equivalent qualification, also counts.
| Program | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Cambridge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Foundation | 5.0 | 59 / 3 | 40 | B1, 154 |
| Business Bridging and bachelor's | 6.0 | 79 / 4 | 59 | B2, 169 |
| BA (Hons) in Business Management | 6.0, 5.5 in each component | Ask Barcelona admissions | Ask Barcelona admissions | Ask Barcelona admissions |
| Master's and MBA | 6.5 | 93 / 4.5 | 59 | C1, 176 |
| MSc | 6.5, 5.5 in each section | 93 / 4.5 | 59 | C1, 176 |
How admission works
After you apply you have a one-to-one assessment with an admissions advisor and then submit documents with a non-refundable application fee of 200 euros or Swiss francs; EU says decisions come within a week. Master's applicants also need a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, a satisfactory GMAT or GRE score, or an interview with the academic dean.
The English Foundation is the route if your score is below the bachelor's or master's level; EU says completing its preparatory courses leads to automatic admission to the bachelor's if you meet the other requirements. Duolingo is not listed.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your EU Business School programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
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Minimum vs competitive score
Where EU Business School 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 EU Business School need?+
IELTS 6.0 for bachelor's programmes and 6.5 for master's, MSc and MBA programmes. The English Foundation programme asks for 5.0.
Does EU Business School accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 59 for bachelor's, master's and MBA programmes, and 40 for the English Foundation.
Is there a band minimum at EU Business School?+
Yes for some programmes: the BA (Hons) in Business Management asks for 5.5 in each IELTS component, and the MSc for 5.5 in each section.
Does EU Business School accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not on its admissions page. It lists TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge and PTE Academic.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 14 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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