Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
MRU accepted certificates (B2)
From MRU's admission procedure page. The same list applies to bachelor's and master's.
| Test | B2 range |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5–6.5 |
| Duolingo (recommended by MRU) | 100–125 |
| TOEFL iBT | 72–94 (4–4.5) |
| PTE | 59–75 |
| Cambridge B2 First / C1 Advanced | 162 or above |
| IGCSE English First Language, GCE O Level / GCSE English | Grade E / 3 or above |
Exemptions and MRU's free test
A certificate is not required if your native language is English or your previous studies were conducted fully in English.
Without a certificate, you can choose MRU's online English level test in your application; it is free. Applicants below B2 can take MRU's Preparatory English Language Courses online before starting studies.
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Programme exceptions
MRU says the English for Specific Purposes and Interculturality programme has its own language requirements.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your MRU programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) 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 Mykolas Romeris University need?+
B2, which MRU lists as IELTS 5.5–6.5.
Does MRU accept Duolingo?+
Yes. MRU lists Duolingo 100–125 and marks it as recommended.
Can I apply to MRU without IELTS?+
Yes. You can take MRU's free online English test, or skip it if your previous studies were fully in English.
What if my English is below B2?+
MRU offers online Preparatory English Language Courses before your studies start.
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