Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
ISEG master's English requirement
From ISEG's master's applications page.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Master's taught in English or Portuguese | 6.5 (B2) | TOEFL 70 |
| International Development and Cooperation | See its selection criteria | See its selection criteria |
Optional certificate, required level
ISEG treats the language certificate as optional for most master's, but B2 in the teaching language remains the applicant's responsibility. A certificate is the clearest way to show that level. International Development and Cooperation is the exception and sets its language requirement in its own selection criteria.
Cambridge, PTE and Duolingo are not mentioned on the page.
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Fees at application
The application fee is 50 euros per course. Students from outside the EU pay a first instalment of 1,400 euros at registration, which is deducted from the first-year total.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your ISEG programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management 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 ISEG Lisbon need?+
ISEG lists IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 70 (B2) for master's courses.
Is an English certificate compulsory at ISEG?+
Not for most master's, but you must still have B2 in the teaching language.
Who is exempt at ISEG?+
Portuguese, PALOP and Brazilian applicants are exempt from the language certificate.
What is the ISEG application fee?+
50 euros per course.
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Guide updated on 29 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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