Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Wittenborg English scores by level
From Wittenborg's entrance criteria page for bachelor's and master's programmes. Only overall scores are given.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degrees | 6.0 overall | TOEFL equivalent (institution code 4889) |
| Master of Business Management (MSc) | 6.5 overall | TOEFL equivalent |
| MBA | 6.5 overall | TOEFL equivalent |
Exemptions and equivalents
Students whose complete previous education was in English, and who can verify it, may be considered for an exemption. The admissions team decides each case and asks you to contact them at admission@wittenborg.eu.
The page does not print numeric TOEFL equivalents. It links to a separate score-equivalence overview, and it mentions a separate IELTS exemption document for EU students. The TOEFL institution code 4889 is an ETS code for TOEFL, not for PTE.
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Pre-master and English preparation routes
The page lists a Pre-Master, a Foundation (Pre-Bachelor and Pre-Master) and 6-month and 1-year English and Business Preparation Programmes for applicants who fall short. It gives no English scores for those routes, so ask the admissions team what each one requires.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Wittenborg programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences 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 Wittenborg need for a bachelor's?+
An IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0, or a TOEFL equivalent.
What IELTS does Wittenborg need for the MBA?+
An overall score of 6.5, the same as the Master of Business Management (MSc).
Does Wittenborg set IELTS band minimums?+
Its entrance criteria page gives only overall scores, with no minimum per skill.
Can I skip IELTS at Wittenborg?+
Possibly, if all your earlier education was in English and you can verify it. The admissions team decides.
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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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