Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
MATE accepted certificates
From MATE's language certificates page, last modified 5 February 2026.
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 |
| TOEFL | iBT 72; PBT 550 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Cambridge First | Grade C (B2) or 160 |
| TOEIC | Listening 400, Reading 385, Speaking 160, Writing 150 |
| Oxford Test of English | 110 to 140 in each skill (B2) |
| Duolingo, EF SET | Not acceptable |
Other ways to prove English
MATE also accepts B2 from Euroexam, ECL, TELC, LanguageCert ESOL, LCCI level 2, Trinity ISE II and BEC Vantage; online TELC and Euroexam at B2 are listed too. Secondary education completed in English may be taken into account, and bachelor's degrees from English-speaking countries are acceptable.
A medium of instruction certificate is accepted where applicable, but it must be an official document, signed and stamped by your institution.
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Programme pages and how to check
Individual programme pages on MATE's application portal can set their own scores, so check the course you are applying to as well as the general list. Questions go to apply@uni-mate.hu.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your MATE programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) 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 MATE Hungary need?+
MATE's general list accepts IELTS 5.5. Some programme pages may ask for more, so check your course.
Does MATE accept Duolingo?+
No. MATE lists Duolingo (DET) and EF SET as not acceptable.
Does MATE accept a medium of instruction certificate?+
Yes, if it is an official document signed and stamped by your institution.
Does MATE accept PTE?+
Yes, PTE Academic with a minimum of 59.
Keep reading
Related
- IELTS for Hungary
- University of Debrecen IELTS requirement
- University of Szeged IELTS requirement
- Duolingo vs IELTS for universities
- 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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