Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
MA European Union Studies English scores
From the admission page of the Salzburg Centre of European Union Studies. Applicants who provide one of these certificates get priority in selection.
| Test | Minimum score (C1) |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 95 |
| PTE Academic | 76 |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) | Grade A, B or C, or scale score 180 or higher |
Alternatives and general rules
Without a certificate, the EU Studies page lets you provide proof of a full bachelor's or master's of at least four semesters taught in English with university confirmation, or a University of Salzburg language department certificate: Advanced English III with at least "Good", or Advanced English IV with "Passed". It also suggests taking an online test such as Duolingo.
The university's master's admission page says applicants to English-taught master's programmes must submit an accredited language certificate, and that a C1 or higher level on a secondary school certificate also counts. It points to a separate PDF for the accepted-certificates list, so check it for programmes other than EU Studies.
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Deadlines and how to check
The EU Studies page says applications were closed when it was read. The next call opens on 1 December 2026 for the 2027/28 study year, and formal admission must be confirmed by the beginning of October. Deadlines differ for EU and non-EU citizens and are published by the Admissions Department.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Salzburg programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Salzburg 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 Salzburg MA European Union Studies need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5, which meets the C1 requirement. TOEFL iBT 95, PTE Academic 76 and Cambridge C1 Advanced are also listed.
Does Salzburg accept PTE Academic?+
For European Union Studies, yes: PTE Academic 76 is listed.
Can an English-taught degree replace IELTS at Salzburg?+
For European Union Studies, yes, if it was a full bachelor's or master's of at least four semesters taught in English, with university confirmation.
When does Salzburg European Union Studies open applications?+
The next call opens on 1 December 2026 for the 2027/28 study year.
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