Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
ULiège English scores for non-EU master's applicants
From ULiège's access conditions to the master outside the EU. The general rule is B2 in the language of instruction when a programme requires proof.
| Programme | Level | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEC Liège (English programmes) | Not stated | Minimum 6 | TOEFL iBT 83 (4.5 on the new scale); Cambridge FCE 173; CAE 180 |
| Sociology, Migration and Ethnic Studies (full English) | B2 | 5.5 to 6.5 (a range) | TOEFL iBT 72 to 95; FCE 160; CAE 180 |
| Human Resources Management (Social Sciences) | B1 | 4.0 to 5.0 (a range) | TOEFL iBT 42 to 71 |
Exemptions and test age
Native speakers, nationals of a country where the language is official, and those with a degree or a year of higher education in that language are exempt. HEC Liège exempts applicants whose secondary education, or at least one year of higher education, was in English, and accepts only the listed tests.
Only tests that carry a photo and are less than 2 years old are accepted. For Applied Sciences the page asks for a standardised B2 test without giving a score, and the Environmental Management joint degree with Luxembourg is listed at B2 with no score.
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How to find your programme's score
Because the page uses ranges for two programmes, treat the top of the range as the safe target unless your programme page names a figure. Medicine, Architecture, Veterinary Medicine, Law, Gembloux and Psychology list no English requirement beyond the general B2 rule.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your ULiège programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Liège (ULiège) 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 HEC Liège need?+
A minimum of IELTS 6, or TOEFL iBT 83, Cambridge FCE 173 or CAE 180, unless you are exempt.
Does ULiège exempt English-medium schooling?+
HEC Liège exempts applicants whose secondary education or at least one year of higher education was in English. The general rule also exempts a degree or year of higher education in the language.
How old can an IELTS result be at ULiège?+
Tests must carry a photo and be less than 2 years old.
What IELTS does Sociology, Migration and Ethnic Studies need?+
The page lists B2 and an IELTS range of 5.5 to 6.5 rather than one minimum, so confirm your exact score with the programme.
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Guide updated on 4 November 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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