Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Turiba English scores
From Turiba's admission page. It lists minimum scores only, without band minimums, and does not say which programmes are taught in English, so check the study programmes page for that.
| Test | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 | No band minimum listed |
| TOEFL iBT / PBT | 72 / 513 | Also TOEIC 605 |
| PTE Academic | 51 | Listed on the page |
| Cambridge (FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC Vantage, Linguaskill) | 160 | LanguageCert International ESOL at B2 also listed |
| Duolingo | 100 | Accepted only exceptionally, plus an internal English check |
Turiba's own English test
The page says the English test is mandatory for all students at all study levels, except those who hold one of the listed certificates. Applicants whose previous education was taught in English must pass the university's online English test, and a link is sent after registration. The test takes 150 minutes and shows results immediately.
A valid language certificate or a letter confirming English as the medium of instruction must be provided with the application.
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Intakes, payment and how to check
The autumn intake starts at the end of September, with applications from 1 February to 1 August. The winter intake starts in February, with applications from 2 August to 1 December. The page says full tuition payment and the required deposit must be credited before the visa process can start. Amounts are on Turiba's tuition fees page, which the admission page links.
Turiba also runs an English Foundation Program, but the admission page gives no entry requirements for it.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Turiba programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Turiba 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 score does Turiba University need?+
IELTS 5.5, with no band minimum listed on the admission page.
Does Turiba accept PTE and TOEFL?+
Yes. PTE Academic 51 and TOEFL iBT 72 (paper-based 513) are listed.
Does Turiba accept Duolingo?+
Only exceptionally. The page lists 100 and says an additional internal English requirement must also be met.
What if I studied in English and have no certificate?+
You must pass Turiba's online English test. A link arrives after registration and the test takes 150 minutes.
When can I apply to Turiba?+
For the autumn intake, from 1 February to 1 August. For the winter intake, from 2 August to 1 December.
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