Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Frederick English scores
From Frederick's admissions guide, the MSc in Web and Smart Systems page and the PhD in Art and Design Practices page.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate and postgraduate (admissions guide) | 5 | TOEFL iBT 71, PTE Academic 58, B2 First, Password Skills Plus 5.5 |
| MSc in Web and Smart Systems | 6+ | TOEFL 70+ or GCE |
| PhD in Art and Design Practices | 6.5 | TOEFL 90 |
School qualifications and the Password test
The guide also accepts IGCSE/GCSE English as a second language at grade D or English as a first language at grade E, GCE English at grade D, IB English B (SL 5, HL 4), SAT EBRW 530 and Michigan ECCE.
Certificates must come from bodies approved by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Migration Department, or the student visa will not be issued. Without one, you can take the Password test, which Frederick administers. For postgraduate and PhD study, a prior degree taught in English meets the requirement, per its entry requirements page.
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Deadlines
International applicants apply by late July for the autumn semester and late November for spring. Duolingo is not on the list.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Frederick programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Frederick 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 does Frederick University need?+
IELTS 5 in the admissions guide. Some programmes ask more, such as IELTS 6 for the MSc in Web and Smart Systems.
Does Frederick University accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 58.
Can I study at Frederick without IELTS?+
Yes. You can sit Frederick's Password test, and postgraduates with an English-taught degree meet the requirement.
Does Frederick accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not on the list in the admissions guide.
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Related
- IELTS for Cyprus
- University of Nicosia IELTS requirement
- Cyprus University of Technology IELTS requirement
- European University Cyprus IELTS requirement
- All 3112 guides
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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