Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Reykjavik University English scores
From Reykjavik University's international admissions page. No IELTS band minimums are given.
| Proof | Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 91 | 91 |
| TOEFL paper-based | 577 | Not listed |
| DAAD language certificate | B2 | B2 |
| Cambridge certificate | B2 | B2 |
Exemptions and waivers
Citizens of listed countries who completed secondary school at home are exempt. The list includes the UK, the USA, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada (except Quebec) and several Caribbean states. India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Bangladesh are not on it.
If you want a waiver of the test, you upload a letter with your application explaining why you should be exempted. PTE and Duolingo are not listed.
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Deadlines
Non-EU/EEA students are admitted only for the autumn semester. Applications open on 5 October and close on 31 January. EU/EEA residents apply by 30 April for autumn or 5 December for spring. Master's programmes also set a minimum GPA by department, for example 7.0 for Computer Science and Engineering.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Reykjavik University programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Reykjavik 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.
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 Reykjavik University need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
What TOEFL does Reykjavik University need?+
TOEFL iBT 91.
Can Reykjavik University waive IELTS?+
You can request a waiver by uploading a letter with your application. Native speakers from listed countries who finished school there are exempt.
When is the Reykjavik University deadline for non-EU students?+
31 January, for the autumn semester only. Applications open on 5 October.
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