Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
JYU English scores for master's
From JYU's how to prove your English skills page for 2027 admission.
| Test | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic, UKVI or Online | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | One Skill Retake accepted |
| TOEFL iBT (before 21 Jan 2026) | 92 | MyBest Scores accepted |
| TOEFL iBT (from 21 Jan 2026) | 4.5, no section below 4 | |
| PTE Academic or Online | 68, Writing 61 | PTE Core not accepted |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | Grade C / C1 level | Taken in 2005 or later |
Degree in English and GMAT/GRE
A bachelor's or higher degree completed in English counts if it is from the EU/EEA or a listed country. The list includes India, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, the Philippines and Singapore; Pakistan and Bangladesh are not on it. Some programmes also accept GMAT or GRE as proof.
The master's programmes in Nanoscience, Responsible Management and Business of Sport use JYU's Academic Readiness Screening (ACRES) instead, so the scores above do not apply to them. Duolingo is not listed.
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Deadlines for 2027 admission
The application period ends on 21 January 2027, and your test report must be uploaded by 28 January 2027 at 3 pm (UTC+2). The result must be valid at least until the end of the application period. JYU says it does not grant waivers, and a score below the minimum means the application is rejected.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your JYU programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Jyväskylä 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 Jyväskylä need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 for English-taught master's programmes.
Does JYU accept an Indian bachelor's instead of IELTS?+
Yes, if the degree was completed in English. India is on JYU's list of accepted countries.
Does JYU accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online with 68 overall and 61 in Writing.
Can JYU waive the English requirement?+
No. JYU says it does not grant waivers; you must meet one of the listed routes.
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