TU/e's English requirement
TU/e's language proficiency requirements page, which applies to applications for 2027-2028, lists five accepted tests and says no other tests are accepted. All scores must come from one test date, and results must be no older than two years.
| Test | Minimum overall | Minimum per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (test centre only) | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT from 21 Jan 2026 (centre or Home Edition) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| TOEFL iBT before 21 Jan 2026 | 90 | 21 |
| PTE Academic (test centre only) | 61 | 46 |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 | 65 |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | 176 / 180 | 169 |
| Duolingo English Test | Not accepted | Not accepted |
Which test formats count
IELTS must be the Academic version; the IELTS online test and IELTS One Skill Retake are not accepted. TOEFL is the opposite: TU/e takes the TOEFL iBT at home or at a test centre, but not MyBest scores. Online PTE and online LanguageCert tests are not accepted.
You must upload your official score report in the application form, and TU/e verifies it using the IELTS TRF number, TOEFL appointment number, Cambridge verification number, PTE Score Report Code or LanguageCert candidate number. It must be able to verify the result before the final application deadline.
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TU/e exempts nationals of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. You are also exempt if you completed your whole bachelor's or the last three years of high school in one of those countries, completed Dutch VWO or a Flemish ASO diploma, or hold an IB or EB diploma taught solely in English (or with IB English A HL at 5, or EB English Language 1 or 2).
A full British curriculum (GCSE and A-levels) at a school outside the UK, an entire high school education at an accredited US high school abroad, or a four-year English-taught Dutch HBO bachelor's also count. TU/e says no other exemptions are possible. Students from India, Pakistan or Nigeria need a test.
TU/e's English pages we read do not set a separate English score for the Dutch student residence permit. For how the permit and English proof work in general, see IELTS for the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Does TU Eindhoven accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic at a test centre with 61 overall and at least 46 in each section. Online PTE tests are not accepted.
Does TU Eindhoven accept IELTS One Skill Retake?+
No. TU/e does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake or the IELTS online test.
Does TU Eindhoven accept Duolingo?+
No. TU/e accepts only TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Cambridge C1/C2, LanguageCert Academic and PTE Academic.
Is the TU/e requirement different for master's?+
No. The same scores apply to bachelor's and master's programmes for 2027-2028.
Am I exempt if my degree was taught in English in India?+
No. TU/e lists its exemptions and says no other exemptions are possible; English-taught degrees from India are not among them.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 9 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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