Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Bergamo B2 scores
From the University of Bergamo's application pages for the MA in Intercultural Studies in Languages and Literatures and the Medical Engineering master's, which list the same certificates.
| Test | B2 range accepted |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5–6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79–95 |
| TOEFL ITP | 543–600 |
| PTE Academic | 46–64 |
| Cambridge | First Certificate, grades B and C |
| Other | Trinity ISE II, PTE General Level 3, BEC Vantage |
Medium of instruction certificate
Bergamo accepts a medium of instruction certificate, issued by your home university's registry or international office, stating your degree was taught entirely in English. This helps graduates from India, Pakistan, Nigeria and other countries where degrees are taught in English. Duolingo is not on the list.
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Application windows
For 2027/28, the course pages show one window from 26 November 2026 to 15 January 2027 and another from 1 January to 31 January 2027, depending on your applicant category. Pick your category on the page to see which applies.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Bergamo programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Bergamo 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 the University of Bergamo need?+
IELTS 5.5, the bottom of the 5.5 to 6.5 range Bergamo accepts as B2.
Does Bergamo accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 46 to 64 counts as B2.
Can I use a medium of instruction letter at Bergamo?+
Yes. A certificate from your university saying your degree was taught entirely in English is accepted.
Does Bergamo accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not on the list of accepted certificates on the course pages.
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