English B and English A test scores
These scores are on UCPH's language requirements page for master's programmes. Sub-score minimums for TOEFL and IELTS were introduced for both levels for study start on 1 September 2026.
| Test | English B | English A |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online | 6.5, at least 6 in each part | 7.0, at least 6 in each part |
| TOEFL iBT, new scale | 4.5, at least 4.5 in each part | 5.5, at least 4.5 in each part |
| TOEFL iBT, old scale | 83, at least 20 in each part | 100, at least 20 in each part |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | 180 | 180 |
| PTE Academic / Duolingo | Not accepted | Not accepted |
Which level your programme needs
Each programme page states whether you need English B or English A. The MSc in Global Health, for example, asks for English B. If you meet English A, you also meet English B.
You must document the requirement by the application deadline. A test passed after the deadline is rejected, so UCPH advises checking how long your results take to arrive.
IELTS One Skill Retake and TOEFL MyBest scores are not accepted. IELTS and TOEFL results may not be older than two years at study start (1 September or 1 February); Cambridge CAE and CPE results do not expire.
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UCPH says all applicants must document the requirement, native speakers included, and that it offers no waivers. It does not accept being a native speaker, a diploma from upper secondary, bachelor's or master's studies taught in English, statements from a university or teacher, or other tests.
Besides the tests, you can meet English B or A with Danish upper secondary English, or with listed English courses from Nordic or EU upper secondary schools, the IB or the EB.
On bachelor's study, UCPH's international programmes page lists 58 English-language master's programmes, and the Faculty of Humanities says all its bachelor's programmes are taught in Danish. UCPH states no IELTS score for bachelor's entry. UCPH's English pages we read do not set a separate English score for the student residence permit or visa.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UCPH programme page and in your admission decision, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does the University of Copenhagen accept PTE?+
No. UCPH lists only TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic/Online and Cambridge CAE/CPE, and says language tests other than those stated are not accepted.
Does the University of Copenhagen accept Duolingo?+
No. Duolingo is not among the tests UCPH lists, and other tests are not accepted.
Is IELTS 6.5 enough for the University of Copenhagen?+
For English B, yes, with at least 6 in each part. Programmes that require English A need IELTS 7.0 with at least 6 in each part.
Can native speakers skip the test at UCPH?+
No. UCPH says all applicants, including native speakers, must document the requirement, and it does not accept an English-taught degree as proof.
How old can my IELTS be for UCPH?+
It may not be older than two years at study start on 1 September or 1 February. Cambridge CAE and CPE results do not expire.
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