Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Kufstein accepted English certificates
From HOK's proof of English language proficiency sheet, dated October 2025. It covers English-language bachelor's and master's programmes at level B2.
| Test | Minimum score (B2) |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT or Home Edition | 72 |
| PTE Academic | 60 |
| LanguageCert Academic | Accepted, no score printed |
| Cambridge English exams | Accepted, no score printed |
Exceptions and what is not accepted
No certificate is needed for citizens of the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand (passport or ID as evidence), International Baccalaureate graduates (IB diploma), and graduates of a European high school, university or university of applied sciences whose official document clearly shows B2 or higher.
Medium-of-instruction letters from non-European universities are not recognised, and neither are certificates from platforms such as Duolingo, Babbel or OLS. For applicants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal or Nigeria that makes a test certificate the standard route. If your proof is not ready when you apply, you can email it to the admissions team by the start of the programme at the latest.
Free test: are you at HOK's score yet?
Take a free AI-scored IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill, so you know how far you are from the requirement before you book the real test. Free account, no card.
Take a free mock →Practise before you book: free IELTS mock test, IELTS reading practice, IELTS listening practice and IELTS speaking predictions.
Master's example and how to check
The full-time International Business Management master's is taught 100% in English, leads to a Master of Arts in Business and runs for four semesters of 30 ECTS each. The page lists a non-EU tuition fee of EUR 726.72 per semester and links to the language certificate sheet rather than printing a score.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Kufstein programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol (HOK) 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 Kufstein need?+
IELTS Academic 6.0, which HOK treats as CEFR level B2, for its English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes.
Does Kufstein accept PTE Academic?+
Yes. The minimum score is 60 for PTE Academic.
Does Kufstein accept Duolingo?+
No. Certificates from platforms such as Duolingo, Babbel or OLS are not recognised.
Does Kufstein accept a medium of instruction letter?+
Not from a non-European university. Graduates of European institutions can use an official document showing B2 or higher.
Can I send my English certificate after applying?+
Yes, if it is not available when you apply you must submit it by email by the start of the programme at the latest.
Keep reading
Related
- IMC Krems IELTS requirement
- MCI Innsbruck IELTS requirement
- Modul University Vienna IELTS requirement
- Duolingo vs IELTS for universities
- All 5669 guides
Guide updated on 4 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
© 2026 BandLadder. Written and checked by the BandLadder team. You may quote or cite this page with credit to BandLadder and a link to it; republishing it in full needs our written permission. Content use policy