Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
HELP University English scores
From HELP's programme pages for the Diploma in Business, Bachelor in International Business, Bachelor of Business (Finance) and MBA.
| Programme | IELTS (international students) | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Business | 5.0 | Equivalent international English qualification |
| Bachelor in International Business (Hons) | 5.5 | Equivalent international English qualification |
| Bachelor of Business (Finance) (Hons) | 6.0 | Equivalent international English qualification |
| Master of Business Administration | 6.0 | Equivalent |
The MBA page shows two numbers
The MBA page says international applicants need IELTS 6.0, but a table further down the same page lists IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 550 paper-based (80 internet-based) and MUET Band 5, next to a note about the Department of Psychology. Plan on 6.0 for the MBA and ask HELP admissions to confirm. PTE and Duolingo are not named on these pages.
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How to check your programme
HELP's bachelor's pages also ask Malaysian-system applicants for a pass in English at SPM level and refer you to the faculty for English and Mathematics rules. Because each programme sets its own IELTS, read the requirement on your programme page rather than relying on a general figure.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your HELP University programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where HELP 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 HELP University need?+
It depends on the programme: 5.0 for the Diploma in Business, 5.5 or 6.0 for bachelor's degrees and 6.0 for the MBA.
What IELTS does the HELP MBA need?+
The page states 6.0 for international applicants, though a table on the same page shows 5.5, so confirm with admissions.
Does HELP University accept TOEFL?+
The MBA page lists TOEFL 550 paper-based (80 internet-based). Other pages accept an equivalent international English qualification.
Does HELP University accept PTE or Duolingo?+
Neither is named on the programme pages checked; they say an equivalent international English qualification is accepted.
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