Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
English 6 test scores
Gothenburg's apply for master's page sets English 6 (English Level 2) for most programmes and links to the national English language requirements, where these scores are published.
| Test | Minimum for English 6 |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (incl. Online, UKVI, One Skill Retake) | 6.5 overall, no section below 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT (from 21 Jan 2026) | 4.5, no section below 4 |
| TOEFL iBT (up to 20 Jan 2026) | 90, with 20 in the written test |
| PTE Academic / PTE Academic Online | 62 (Writing 61) |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | Overall score 180 |
Studies that replace a test
University Admissions in Sweden lists other ways to meet English 6: a bachelor's degree with English as the main subject; 60 ECTS credits taught in English in the EU/EEA, Switzerland or a listed English-speaking country such as the UK, USA or Australia; or a bachelor's degree from a listed African country, including Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are not on these lists, so applicants from there normally need a test. Duolingo is not on the list of tests.
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Programme-specific requirements
Gothenburg says programme-specific entry requirements, including any different English level, are always listed on the programme page under Entry requirements. You apply through universityadmissions.se, which checks the English requirement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your University of Gothenburg programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Gothenburg 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 the University of Gothenburg need?+
For most master's programmes, IELTS Academic 6.5 with no section below 5.5, the English 6 level.
Does Gothenburg accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 62 with Writing 61 meets English 6.
Do Nigerian students need IELTS for Gothenburg?+
Not if they hold a bachelor's degree from Nigeria, which is on the national list of countries whose degrees meet English 6.
Does Gothenburg accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not on the list of tests published by University Admissions in Sweden.
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