Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
University of Innsbruck English scores
From Innsbruck's language certificates for admission page, based on a Rectorate decision of 18 March 2026. The page gives an overall IELTS score only, with no band minimums.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| English-taught programmes (B2) | 6.5 overall | TOEFL iBT 87 (4.5 new scale), PTE Academic 62, Cambridge B2 First |
| MA English and American Studies | C1 required (no score listed) | Check the programme page |
| German-taught programmes | Not applicable | German A2 at application, B2 at admission |
Proofs that never expire, and who they cover
Some proofs have unlimited validity: a school-leaving exam passed in English in the EU, EEA, Switzerland, the UK, the US, Australia, New Zealand or Canada; an IB Diploma with English; or a full-time degree of at least two years taught entirely in English at a university in one of those same countries. A degree from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Nigeria is not on that list, so plan on a test score.
Duolingo is not on Innsbruck's list of accepted English certificates.
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Most programmes at Innsbruck are taught in German
Innsbruck's page says all bachelor's and diploma programmes, and most master's and doctoral programmes, are taught in German. Only selected programmes run in English, so confirm the language of instruction before you plan around the IELTS score.
For a German-taught programme you need German at A2 when you apply and B2 at admission, which you can reach through the University Preparation Programme.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Innsbruck programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck need?+
IELTS 6.5 overall for English-taught programmes at B2, under the rules decided on 18 March 2026.
Does Innsbruck accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 62 is accepted as B2 proof.
Does Innsbruck accept an English-medium degree from India?+
Not on its own. The degree exemption covers English-taught degrees from the EU, EEA, Switzerland, the UK, the US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada only.
How old can my IELTS be for Innsbruck?+
No more than two years old, counted from the date of the exam.
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Guide updated on 30 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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