Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
TU Graz English scores
From TU Graz's proof of English language competence page. No IELTS band minimums are given.
| Test | Bachelor's (B2) | Master's (C1) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 72 (4 on the new scale) | 95 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | 76 |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 160 / Grade C | 180 / Grade C |
| Certificate age at application | Up to five years | Up to two years |
Which bachelor's programmes, and exemptions
The B2 level applies to the English-taught bachelor's programmes in Acoustics, Music and Information Engineering; Computer Science; Software Engineering and Management; Information and Computer Engineering; and Chemical Process Engineering.
You need no test if you passed an English school-leaving exam in the EU/EEA, or completed a degree of at least two years in English in the EU/EEA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, the UK or the US. An English-medium degree from India, Pakistan, Nigeria or Bangladesh is not on that list. Duolingo is not mentioned.
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If you cannot prove the level when you apply
TU Graz says it may require you, in your letter of admission, to pass the Supplementary Examination in English at the University Preparation Programme Graz before the bachelor's programme starts.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TU Graz programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where TU Graz (Graz University of Technology) 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 TU Graz need for a master's?+
IELTS Academic 7.0 overall for English-taught master's programmes, which TU Graz treats as C1.
Does TU Graz accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 76 for master's programmes and 59 for the English-taught bachelor's programmes.
How old can my test be for TU Graz?+
C1 certificates for master's can be up to two years old at application; B2 certificates for bachelor's up to five years.
Does TU Graz accept an English-medium degree from India?+
No. Only English-taught degrees from the EU/EEA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, the UK or the US count.
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Guide updated on 29 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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