YukonU minimum scores by program group
From YukonU's international admission requirements, which list scores program by program. The 6.5 group covers the Bachelor of Business Administration and certificates or diplomas in Business Administration, Aviation Management, Early Learning, Earth Sciences, Liberal Arts, Northern Studies, Visual Arts and the northern science and environmental programs. The eligibility page lists TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo, PTE Academic and ILAC as the accepted routes for international applicants.
| Level | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree and most diplomas and certificates | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | 87, 20 in each section | 59, 53 in each section | 120; Literacy 125, Comprehension 135, Conversation 120, Production 105 |
| Multimedia Communication | 6.0, no band below 5.5 | 79 | 53, 41 in each section | 105; Literacy 110, Comprehension 115, Conversation 100, Production 90 |
| Culinary Arts, Office Administration | 5.5, no band below 5.0 | 59 | 41, 32 in each section | 95; Literacy 100, Comprehension 105, Conversation 90, Production 80 |
| University Access Pathways, Advanced ESL | 5.0, no band below 5.0 | 45 | 32, 29 in each section | 85; Literacy 90, Comprehension 95, Conversation 80, Production 70 |
Who is exempt, and the ILAC route
If you graduated high school in Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the USA or the UK, an official transcript confirms your English. Everyone else, including applicants from India, Pakistan and Nigeria, submits a test score. The other route is the ILAC University Pathway Program at the level each program names: PW 3.3 for the 6.5 group, PW 3.2 for Multimedia Communication.
Foreign transcripts for applicants educated outside those countries should be evaluated by ICES, IQAS or WES (WES for post-secondary credentials only).
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Application windows
YukonU's application page lists Spring 2027 applications closing on 1 December 2026 and Fall 2027 applications open from 1 October 2026 to 1 April 2027.
Study permit and PGWP: separate rules
YukonU's scores decide admission only. IRCC sets no minimum English score for a study permit; any language condition is written into your letter of acceptance (see IELTS for a Canada study permit). The Post-Graduation Work Permit is a separate test again. IRCC's PGWP eligibility page asks for CLB 7 in all four skills if you graduate with a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, and CLB 7 too if you graduate from any other university program, which must also be in an eligible field of study if you applied for your study permit on or after 1 November 2024. The lower CLB 5 applies only to college, polytechnic and other non-university programs. On IELTS General Training, CLB 7 is 6.0 in each skill (IRCC score table). The PGWP takes IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General or PTE Core, not IELTS Academic (see IELTS for the PGWP).
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Yukon University 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 Yukon University need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for the business degree and most certificates and diplomas. Multimedia Communication asks 6.0 with 5.5, and Culinary Arts and Office Administration 5.5 with 5.0.
Does Yukon University accept Duolingo?+
Yes. 120 overall for most programs, with subscores of at least 125 in Literacy, 135 in Comprehension, 120 in Conversation and 105 in Production.
Does Yukon University accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 59 with at least 53 in each section for the 6.5 programs.
Do Indian students need IELTS for Yukon University?+
Yes, or another listed test. Only high school graduates from Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the USA or the UK can use a transcript instead.
Does the Yukon University IELTS score count for the PGWP?+
No. The university's score is an admission rule on IELTS Academic. For the PGWP, IRCC asks university graduates, of degree and other university programs alike, for CLB 7 in every skill, proved with IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General or PTE Core.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 13 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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