Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
TU Wien English scores for master's programmes
From TU Wien's competence in English page for applicants with a bachelor's degree from outside TU Wien. It applies to English-taught master's programmes only.
| Proof | Minimum (B2) | Valid for |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or Academic Online | 6.5 overall | Two years from issue |
| TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition | 87 (4.5 on the scale used since 21 Jan 2026) | Two years from issue |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 160 points | Two years from issue |
| Cambridge B2 First | Grade C (160 points) | Two years from issue |
| University language centre exam (EU/EEA, CH, UK, US, CA, AU, NZ) | B2 | Two years from issue |
Degree or school in English
A degree of at least three years taught in English counts without a test, but only if it is from a recognised institution in the EU/EEA, Switzerland, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. TU Wien says English-taught degrees from other countries are not accepted, so a bachelor's from India, Pakistan, Nigeria or Bangladesh does not replace the test even if it was taught in English.
A school-leaving certificate with English from a school in the same countries also counts, as does an IB Diploma with grade 5 or above. Nationality alone is not accepted as proof.
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German-taught programmes and doctoral study
German-taught master's programmes do not need English B2; they need German at A2 or C1 instead. TU Wien says doctoral programmes generally do not require proof of English.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TU Wien programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where TU Wien (Vienna 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does TU Wien need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall for English-taught master's programmes. TU Wien sets no individual band minimums.
Does TU Wien accept PTE or Duolingo?+
Neither is on TU Wien's list. It accepts IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge C1 Advanced or B2 First, and some university language centre exams.
Does TU Wien accept a medium of instruction certificate from India?+
No. Only English-taught degrees from the EU/EEA, Switzerland, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand are accepted in place of a test.
How old can my IELTS be for TU Wien?+
English test certificates are accepted for two years from the date of issue.
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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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