University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for Jagiellonian University?

Jagiellonian University requires English at CEFR B2 or higher to begin a programme taught in English. Its list of accepted certificates sets IELTS at 5.5, TOEFL iBT at 72 and PTE Academic at 59. The Medicine and Dentistry programmes in English ask for more: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 87, unless your secondary school taught in English.
  • Checked against official sources · 13 October 2026
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Jagiellonian English certificate minimums

From Jagiellonian's knowledge of language page for candidates without Polish citizenship, which follows the Polish science ministry's 2025 regulation on language documents. Programme pages in the IRK system can add requirements.

TestB2 minimum (all programmes)Medicine and Dentistry in English
IELTS5.56.5
TOEFL iBT7287
PTE Academic59Not listed
TOEIC785 Listening and Reading, 150 Speaking, 160 WritingNot listed
CambridgeB2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 ProficiencyNot listed

A degree taught in English also counts

Besides tests, Jagiellonian's list accepts a bachelor's, master's or long-cycle master's diploma, from Poland or abroad, that states the language of instruction, or comes with a supplement or certificate that does. So an English-medium degree from India, Nepal or Pakistan should be able to confirm B2 English for a master's, if the language of instruction is documented; check your programme page in IRK for any extra rule.

The IB Diploma and European Baccalaureate count for their main language, and LanguageCert, Trinity, telc and LCCI certificates are listed at B2 level. Every certificate must cover listening, reading, speaking and writing, and a certificate does not exempt you from the admission interview. Duolingo is not on the list.

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Medicine and Dentistry in English

For Medicine, Program in English, you need confirmation that your secondary school taught in English; otherwise, IELTS of at least 6.5 or TOEFL iBT of at least 87. The Dentistry admission criteria give the same two scores, with a school confirmation of English-medium secondary education as the alternative.

Applicants from Scandinavian countries can use the English grade on their school-leaving certificate instead, at minimum grades the programme lists by country.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Jagiellonian programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.

Minimum vs competitive score

Where Jagiellonian 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What IELTS does Jagiellonian University need?+

At least 5.5 for B2 English, the minimum for programmes taught in English. Medicine and Dentistry in English need 6.5.

Does Jagiellonian accept PTE?+

Yes. PTE Academic with at least 59 points is on its list of B2 certificates.

Can I use my English-medium degree instead of IELTS?+

Yes, if your diploma or a supplement states English as the language of instruction. The list accepts such diplomas from Polish and foreign universities.

Does Jagiellonian accept Duolingo?+

Duolingo is not on Jagiellonian's list of accepted English certificates.

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