Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
ISM English minimums
From ISM's admission page for non-Lithuanian citizens.
| Test | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6 (overall) | 6.5 Academic, each section 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 60 | 79 |
| PTE Academic | 52 | 59 |
| Duolingo | 115 | 125 |
| Cambridge | B2 certificate, 169 | B2 First or C1 Advanced, 176 |
| ISM English test | 55 | 70 |
Exemptions
For both levels, education completed entirely in English may be accepted, subject to the admissions committee. Bachelor's applicants can also use an IB or European Baccalaureate diploma.
Master's applicants can also qualify with six months or more of Erasmus or exchange study with at least 30 ECTS in English, at least six months of work or an internship abroad in English, or a diploma from another ISM programme.
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How to check
ISM publishes separate admission regulations for bachelor's and master's each year. Read the current one for deadlines and how to book the ISM English test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your ISM programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where ISM University of Management and Economics 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 ISM University need?+
IELTS 6 for bachelor's, and IELTS Academic 6.5 with no section below 6.0 for master's.
Does ISM accept Duolingo?+
Yes: 115 for bachelor's and 125 for master's.
Does ISM have its own English test?+
Yes. The minimum is 55 for bachelor's and 70 for master's.
Can work experience replace IELTS for an ISM master's?+
Possibly. At least six months of work where English is the main language may be accepted, subject to the admissions committee.
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