University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for Stockholm University?

Stockholm University requires English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6 for its courses and programmes. On the national scale that means IELTS Academic 6.5 with no section below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5 or 90, or PTE Academic 62 with 61 in writing. Some English department master's ask IELTS 7.5. Duolingo is not accepted, and late test results are not considered.
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English 6 and how to meet it

Stockholm University's admissions FAQ says a very good command of English equivalent to English 6/B is required, and that you meet it through certain upper secondary or university studies or an internationally recognised test. The Stockholm Business School master's page gives the example of IELTS 6.5 with no part under 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 90. These are the scores on Universityadmissions.se, which handles applications:

TestEnglish 6 (most programmes)English 7 (where required)
IELTS Academic (incl. Online, UKVI Academic, One Skill Retake)6.5, no section below 5.57.0, no section below 6
TOEFL iBT, results from 21 Jan 20264.5, no section below 45, no section below 4.5
TOEFL iBT, results to 20 Jan 202690, written test 20100, written test 20
PTE Academic / PTE Academic Online62, writing 6168, writing 61
CambridgeC1 Advanced 180C2 Proficiency 200
Duolingo English TestNot acceptedNot accepted

English department master's ask more

Stockholm University warns that some programmes, for example some offered by the Department of English, have compulsory tests with higher scores than the general requirement.

The Master's Programme in English Language and Linguistics asks for C1 level: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online or UKVI 7.5 with 7.0 in writing, TOEFL iBT 5 in all sections and 5.5 in writing (or 102 with 27 in writing), PTE Academic 76 with 82 in writing, or Cambridge C1 Advanced grade B. The English-language Literature specialisation of the Master's Programme in Literature asks IELTS 7.5 with no module under 7, and says the usual Universityadmissions.se exemptions do not apply.

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Deadlines, validity and exemptions

Stockholm University does not accept late documents or test results: your proof of English must reach University Admissions by the supporting-documents deadline. It also says it does not offer preparatory English courses.

University Admissions verifies IELTS online through the TRF number and can accept results older than two years if they can still be verified; TOEFL can be verified for up to two years after the test date. For PTE, assign your result to "University Admissions in Sweden". You can also meet English 6 with 60 ECTS taught in English in the EU/EEA, Switzerland or listed English-speaking countries, or a bachelor's from listed African countries such as Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria.

Stockholm University's English pages we read do not set a separate English score for the student residence permit. Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Stockholm University programme page and in your admission decision, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

Does Stockholm University accept PTE?+

Yes, through University Admissions in Sweden: PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online 62 with 61 in writing for English 6. The English Language and Linguistics master's asks 76 with 82 in writing.

Does Stockholm University accept Duolingo?+

No. Its admissions FAQ says Duolingo is not one of the tests you can use to show eligibility.

Can I send my IELTS result after the deadline?+

No. Stockholm University does not accept late documents or test results, and it does not admit applicants who do not meet the English requirement.

Does Stockholm University accept IELTS One Skill Retake?+

University Admissions accepts IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic), IELTS Online and IELTS UKVI (Academic), but not General Training or IELTS Indicator.

Is IELTS 6.5 enough for Stockholm University?+

For English 6, yes, with no section below 5.5. English department master's such as English Language and Linguistics need 7.5.

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